This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL25X15SCA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL25X15SCA 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 MAL25X15SCA
The AirTAC Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X15SCA is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø25mm bore and 15mm stroke, G1/8 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBL25X15SCA, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ25 mm
- Stroke15 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL25X15SCA
About the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X15SCA
The AirTAC MAL25X15SCA is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder with a 25mm bore and 15mm stroke, delivering 245N of push force at 0.5 MPa. It features a G1/8 port, an M10x1.25 rod-end thread, and a CA pivot back cover designed to swing on a pin for arcing loads. AirTAC replaced this legacy unit with the MBL25X15SCA, a drop-in alternative retaining the exact same bore, stroke, output force, port size, and CA mounting interface.
This legacy MAL utilizes a threaded front and back cover assembly, whereas the modern MBL25X15SCA upgrade features a riveted rolling-packed body for enhanced structural rigidity. The -S magnet on this SKU supports position detection via older CS1-M or DS1-M switches; buyers upgrading to the MBL must switch to the current CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensor family. Internally, the piston relies on a heterogeneous two-way seal that retains grease, paired with a self-lubricating front-cover bearing guide and a carbon-steel rod plated with 20 um hard chrome for wear resistance.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X15SCA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X15SCA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL25X15SCA |
| Bore size | Ø25 mm |
| Stroke | 15 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 MBL25X15SCA 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 MBL25X15SCA 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 MAL25X15SCA
| MAL | Aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 25 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×15 | 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 MAL25X15SCA Is Used
PCB Depaneling Router
Actuates a short 15mm cutting blade push on an electronics depaneling machine, using the 245N thrust at 0.5 MPa to cleanly separate router boards without stressing the panel.
Small Parts Ejection
Ejects small plastic injection-molded clips from a die, where the CA pivot back cover accommodates slight arcing motion as the parts drop into a chute.
Connector Insertion
Pushes a delicate ribbon connector into an LCD socket on an assembly line, using the short stroke and 206N pull force to verify seating without crushing the glass.
Replacing the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X15SCA with MBL25X15SCA
To replace the MAL25X15SCA, order the MBL25X15SCA, ensuring you match the 25mm bore, 15mm stroke, G1/8 port, and CA pivot back cover. If your application requires less force, step down to the 20mm bore (157N push at 0.5 MPa); if you need more thrust, step up to the 32mm bore (402N push at 0.5 MPa). The 15mm stroke is highly compact, but the 10mm rod offers low side-load tolerance, so keep the load perfectly axial or rely on the CA clevis to absorb minor alignment deviations. This cylinder uses a fixed rubber bumper for end-of-stroke damping rather than an adjustable cushion; if your application demands precise end-stroke deceleration, look at the current MBLC line. Additionally, a plain MBL cannot hold a load if air pressure drops, so install an external pilot-operated check valve if position holding is critical.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL25X15SCA (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 MBL25X15SCA instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X15SCA FAQ
Yes, the MAL25X15SCA is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the AirTAC MBL25X15SCA, which matches the 25mm bore, 15mm stroke, 245N force, G1/8 port, and CA pivot mounting. Note that the -S magnet on the MAL works with older CS1-M/DS1-M switches, while the MBL replacement requires CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors.
The 25mm bore operates on a G1/8 port with a 10mm rod (M10x1.25 thread). At 0.5 MPa it provides 245N push and 206N pull force. At 0.7 MPa the push force is 343N, and the maximum theoretical force is 50 kgf at 1.0 MPa.
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