This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL25X20SCA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL25X20SCA 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 MAL25X20SCA
The AirTAC Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X20SCA is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø25mm bore and 20mm stroke, G1/8 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBL25X20SCA, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ25 mm
- Stroke20 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL25X20SCA
About the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X20SCA
The AirTAC MAL25X20SCA is a discontinued compact double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder with a 20mm stroke. Delivering 245 N of push force at 0.5 MPa, it features a built-in magnet and a CA pivot back cover. AirTAC ended this series, replacing it with the drop-in MBL25X20SCA, which matches the exact bore, stroke, force, G1/8 port, and mounting.
This legacy unit relies on threaded front and back covers, whereas the modern MBL uses a riveted rolling-packed body. Its carbon-steel rod has 20 um hard-chrome plating guided by a self-lubricating front-cover bearing, and the heterogeneous two-way seal retains grease for a long service life.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X20SCA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X20SCA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL25X20SCA |
| Bore size | Ø25 mm |
| Stroke | 20 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 MBL25X20SCA 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 MBL25X20SCA 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 MAL25X20SCA
| MAL | Aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 25 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×20 | 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 MAL25X20SCA Is Used
Pivot-Actuated Sorting Gates
Ideal for small package conveyors, the CA clevis allows the 245 N rod to swing diverter gates cleanly without binding.
PCB Probe Positioning
The 20mm stroke and built-in magnet provide precise, sensor-confirmed extension for testing electronic circuit boards.
Lab Vial Capping Heads
Compact aluminum body fits tightly around diagnostic machinery, applying just enough force to seal small glass vials.
Replacing the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X20SCA with MBL25X20SCA
To replace the MAL25X20SCA, order the MBL25X20SCA. Verify your PT port threads, the CA pivot clevis mounting for arcing loads, and the 10mm rod-end M10x1.25 thread. Because this SKU includes the -S magnet, note the sensor family changes: the older CS1-M / DS1-M switches are replaced by CMSG / DMSG / EMSG switches on the MBL.
For sizing flexibility, stepping down to the 20mm bore yields 157 N push at 0.5 MPa, while stepping up to the 32mm bore provides 402 N. This cylinder has a fixed rubber bumper, not an adjustable cushion; if end-of-stroke damping is critical, look at the MBLC variant. A plain bumper does not hold loads when air is lost, so add an external rod lock for position holding.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL25X20SCA (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 MBL25X20SCA instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X20SCA FAQ
Yes, the MAL25X20SCA is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL25X20SCA, offering the same 25mm bore, 20mm stroke, force, G1/8 port, and CA pivot mounting.
At 0.5 MPa it pushes 245 N and pulls 206 N; at 0.7 MPa it pushes 343 N, with a max theoretical force of 50 kgf at 1.0 MPa. The -S magnet works with legacy CS1-M / DS1-M switches; the MBL replacement requires CMSG / DMSG / EMSG sensors.
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