This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL25X160-S-CA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL25X160-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 MAL25X160-S-CA
The AirTAC Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X160-S-CA is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø25mm bore and 160mm stroke, G1/8 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBL25X160-S-CA, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ25 mm
- Stroke160 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL25X160-S-CA
About the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X160-S-CA
The AirTAC MAL25X160-S-CA is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder. As a 25mm bore unit, it delivers a push force of 245 N and a pull force of 206 N at 0.5 MPa. It features a built-in magnet and a CA pivot back cover. AirTAC ended this series, replacing it with the MBL25X160-S-CA, a drop-in alternative retaining the same stroke, force, G1/8 port, and mounting interface.
This legacy SKU uses a Ø10mm carbon-steel rod with 20 um hard chrome plating and a heterogeneous two-way seal that retains grease. The original MAL body has threaded front and back covers, whereas the current MBL replacement features a riveted rolling-packed body. Because this is an -S magnet model, it originally paired with CS1-M or DS1-M switches; upgrading to the MBL requires switching to the current CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensor family.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X160-S-CA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X160-S-CA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL25X160-S-CA |
| Bore size | Ø25 mm |
| Stroke | 160 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 MBL25X160-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 MBL25X160-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 MAL25X160-S-CA
| MAL | Aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 25 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×160 | 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 MAL25X160-S-CA Is Used
Textile Loom Guide
Steers thread guides across a loom carriage using 245 N of push force, leveraging the CA pivot bracket to absorb the carriage's lateral arc without binding the 10mm rod.
Pouch Sealing Gate
Actuates a lightweight deflector flap on a vertical form-fill-seal machine, using the 160mm stroke to clear the packaging path before the sealing jaws close.
PCB Shuttle Transfer
Pushes populated circuit board trays out of a testing station into the downstream buffer, relying on the magnet position detection to confirm full retraction.
Replacing the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X160-S-CA with MBL25X160-S-CA
To replace this cylinder, order the MBL25X160-S-CA. Confirm your PT port thread and the CA pivot clevis pin diameter before swapping it out. If your application requires an adjustable air cushion rather than the fixed rubber bumper found on this MAL, step up to the MBLC variant on the current line. If you need to hold the load vertically when air is removed, add an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve, as the bumper is not a locking device.
For sizing flexibility, stepping down to the 20mm bore yields 157 N of push force at 0.5 MPa, while stepping up to the 32mm bore provides 402 N. At 160mm of stroke, the 10mm rod is susceptible to bending under off-center loads. Utilize the CA pivot mounting to absorb arcing movements, or install an external guide rail to prevent rod damage.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL25X160-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 MBL25X160-S-CA instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X160-S-CA FAQ
Yes, the MAL25X160-S-CA is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL25X160-S-CA, which matches the 25mm bore, 160mm stroke, force, G1/8 port, and CA pivot mounting. You must update your sensors: the old CS1-M/DS1-M switches are replaced by CMSG/DMSG/EMSG models on the MBL.
The port size is G1/8. At 0.5 MPa, the push force is 245 N and the pull force is 206 N. At 0.7 MPa, the push force is 343 N. The maximum theoretical force is 50 kgf at 1.0 MPa.
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