This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL25X170SCA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL25X170SCA 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 MAL25X170SCA
The AirTAC Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X170SCA is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø25mm bore and 170mm stroke, G1/8 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBL25X170SCA, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ25 mm
- Stroke170 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL25X170SCA
About the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X170SCA
The AirTAC MAL25X170SCA is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder. It delivers 245 N of push force and 206 N of pull force at 0.5 MPa. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL25X170SCA, matching the 25 mm bore, 170 mm stroke, G1/8 port, and CA pivot back cover.
This legacy unit features a CA pivot clevis back cover designed to swing on a pin for arcing loads. The original MAL body uses threaded front and back covers, whereas the modern MBL replacement uses a riveted rolling-packed body. Because this SKU includes the -S magnet, it originally paired with CS1-M or DS1-M switches; upgrading to the MBL means switching to the current CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensor family.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X170SCA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X170SCA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL25X170SCA |
| Bore size | Ø25 mm |
| Stroke | 170 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 MBL25X170SCA 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 MBL25X170SCA 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 MAL25X170SCA
| MAL | Aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 25 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×170 | 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 MAL25X170SCA Is Used
Textile Loom Guide
Actuates a thread tensioning arm on a weaving loom, utilizing the 245 N push force at 0.5 MPa to maintain consistent yarn tension during high-speed operation.
Packaging Diverter
Swings a lightweight sorting gate on a packaging conveyor, where the CA pivot clevis accommodates the arcing motion needed to redirect small cartons.
PCB Shuttle Pusher
Indexes empty printed circuit board trays into a testing fixture, benefiting from the self-lubricating front-cover bearing guide for smooth repetitive motion.
Replacing the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X170SCA with MBL25X170SCA
To replace the MAL25X170SCA, order the MBL25X170SCA to retain the identical PT thread, CA pivot mounting, and magnet configuration. If you need less force, stepping down to the 20 mm bore yields 157 N of push at 0.5 MPa. If you need more power, stepping up to the 32 mm bore provides 402 N of push at 0.5 MPa.
With a 170 mm stroke, the 10 mm carbon-steel rod with 20 um hard chrome plating is susceptible to bending under side loads; use the CA clevis to allow arcing motion or add an external guide. This cylinder relies on a fixed rubber bumper, not an adjustable cushion; if end-of-stroke impact is an issue, specify the MBLC variant on the current line. A plain cylinder does not hold its load when air is lost, so add an external rod lock for vertical positioning.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL25X170SCA (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 MBL25X170SCA instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X170SCA FAQ
Yes, the MAL25X170SCA is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL25X170SCA, which matches the 25 mm bore, 170 mm stroke, G1/8 port, and CA pivot mounting. You simply order the MBL equivalent.
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, with a maximum theoretical force of 50 kgf at 1.0 MPa. The -S magnet on this legacy MAL works with CS1-M and DS1-M switches, while the MBL replacement requires CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensors.
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