This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL25X150-S-CA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL25X150-S-CA in place of this model. The MBL replacement upgrades to a riveted rolling-packed body and the current CMSG / DMSG / EMSG sensor switches (the MAL used CS1-M / DS1-M).
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X150-S-CA
The AirTAC Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X150-S-CA is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø25mm bore and 150mm stroke, G1/8 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBL25X150-S-CA, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ25 mm
- Stroke150 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL25X150-S-CA
About the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X150-S-CA
The AirTAC MAL25X150-S-CA is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder featuring a 25mm bore, 150mm stroke, a built-in -S magnet, and a CA pivot back cover. It delivers 245N of push force and 206N of pull force at 0.5 MPa. AirTAC replaced this legacy unit with the MBL25X150-S-CA, a drop-in alternative that matches the exact bore, stroke, output force, G1/8 port, and CA mounting accessory for a seamless swap.
This SKU includes a CA pivot clevis back cover designed to swing on a pin, which is critical for absorbing arcing loads over the 150mm travel. The original MAL body uses threaded front and back covers, whereas the MBL replacement features a riveted rolling-packed body. Additionally, the -S magnet on this unit pairs with older CS1-M and DS1-M switches; upgrading to the MBL requires migrating to the current CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensor family.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X150-S-CA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X150-S-CA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL25X150-S-CA |
| Bore size | Ø25 mm |
| Stroke | 150 mm |
| Acting type | Double acting |
| Port size | G1/8 |
| Rod thread | M10×1.25 |
| Fluid | Air (filtered by 40µm element) |
|---|---|
| Operating pressure | 0.1 – 1.0 MPa |
| Proof pressure | 1.5 MPa |
| Temperature | -20 to +70 °C |
| Speed range | 30 – 800 mm/s |
| Cushion | Fixed rubber bumper |
| Max standard stroke | Up to 500 mm |
Specifications follow the official AirTAC MAL datasheet (now discontinued). The MBL25X150-S-CA carries the same ratings. Confirm against the product label before installation. Thread options: PT / G / NPT.
Theoretical Output Force (Ø25mm)
| Pressure | Push force | Pull force |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 MPa | 245 N | 206 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 344 N | — |
| Max (@1.0 MPa) | 50 kgf | |
The MBL25X150-S-CA produces the same force from the same bore — a true drop-in on output. Actual usable force is lower than theoretical; size with a margin.
Model Code: Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X150-S-CA
| MAL | Aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 25 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×150 | Stroke length in mm. |
| S | Optional magnet for a CS1-M / DS1-M sensor (MBL uses CMSG/DMSG/EMSG). |
| CA / U / CM | Back cover: CA pivot, U flat-end or CM round-end. |
Replacement mapping: MAL → MBL, MSAL → MSBL, MTAL → MTBL, MALD → MBLD, MALJ → MBLJ.
Where the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X150-S-CA Is Used
Diverting Gate Actuator
Drives a swinging diverter arm on a packaging conveyor, where the CA pivot absorbs the angular momentum of the 150mm stroke while moving light boxes with 245N of push force.
PCB Probe Station
Lowers a testing probe array onto circuit boards, utilizing the 206N pull force to retract the tooling and the -S magnet to confirm retraction via a CS1-M switch.
Textile Yarn Guide
Shifts a yarn guide rail across a weaving machine, relying on the self-lubricating front-cover bearing guide to maintain smooth operation without frequent lubrication maintenance.
Replacing the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X150-S-CA with MBL25X150-S-CA
To replace this discontinued cylinder, order the MBL25X150-S-CA, ensuring you keep the PT thread form, G1/8 port, and CA pivot accessory. If you need to step down, the 20mm bore neighbor provides 157N of push at 0.5 MPa; if you need more force, the 32mm bore neighbor offers 402N. Because this is a 150mm stroke, the 10mm carbon-steel rod with 20um hard chrome plating has low side-load tolerance, so the CA pivot is essential to prevent rod bending.
If you need adjustable end-of-stroke cushioning, the MAL only has a fixed rubber bumper; you must step up to the current-line MBLC variant. Note that a plain cylinder does not hold its load when air is lost—the rod will drift—so install an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve for vertical loads.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL25X150-S-CA (same bore/stroke/force)
- ✓ Same G1/8 port and mounting accessories
- ✓ Sensor: swap CS1-M/DS1-M → CMSG/DMSG/EMSG
- ✓ Need a cushion? use MBLC (adjustable air cushion)
- ✓ Confirm back cover (CA / U) and thread (PT/NPT/G)
Installation & Maintenance Notes
- check Use clean air filtered to 40µm or finer.
- check Keep within 0.1 – 1.0 MPa operating pressure.
- check Avoid side load on the piston rod.
- check Front/rear covers are threaded — not intended for field disassembly.
- check Use the correct mounting accessory (LB / FA / SDB) and back cover (CA / U / CM).
- check For new builds, specify the MBL25X150-S-CA instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X150-S-CA FAQ
Yes, the MAL25X150-S-CA is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL25X150-S-CA, which offers the same 25mm bore, 150mm stroke, CA pivot back cover, G1/8 port, and 50 kgf maximum force. The main change is that the MBL uses a riveted rolling-packed body instead of threaded covers, and you must upgrade your sensors from CS1-M/DS1-M to CMSG/DMSG/EMSG.
The 25mm bore provides 245N of push force and 206N of pull force at 0.5 MPa. At 0.7 MPa, the push force is 343N, with a theoretical maximum of 50 kgf at 1.0 MPa. It uses a G1/8 port, a 10mm rod with an M10x1.25 rod-end thread, and operates at 0.1-1.0 MPa with a speed range of 30-800 mm/s.
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