This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL25X210CA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL25X210CA 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 MAL25X210CA
The AirTAC Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X210CA is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø25mm bore and 210mm stroke, G1/8 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBL25X210CA, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ25 mm
- Stroke210 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL25X210CA
About the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X210CA
The AirTAC MAL25X210CA is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder with a 25mm bore and 210mm stroke. It delivers 245N of push force and 206N of pull force at 0.5MPa. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL25X210CA, which matches the bore, stroke, G1/8 port, and CA pivot cover. The legacy MAL features threaded front and back covers, whereas the current MBL uses a riveted rolling-packed body.
This specific SKU lacks a built-in magnet, so it cannot support a position sensor. It relies on a fixed rubber bumper to soften end-of-stroke impacts rather than an adjustable air cushion. The carbon-steel rod has a 20um hard-chrome plating and uses a heterogeneous two-way seal that retains grease for smooth operation.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X210CA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X210CA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL25X210CA |
| Bore size | Ø25 mm |
| Stroke | 210 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 MBL25X210CA 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 MBL25X210CA 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 MAL25X210CA
| MAL | Aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 25 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×210 | 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 MAL25X210CA Is Used
Pouch Packaging Diverter
Routes small retort pouches on a packaging line using 245N of push force at 0.5MPa, relying on the CA pivot to absorb angular misalignment during fast 210mm strokes.
PCB Router Gate
Shifts a pneumatic gate on a circuit board routing machine, where the compact 25mm bore fits tight cell constraints and the fixed bumper handles 800mm/s transit stops.
Carton Flap Breaker
Separates minor carton flaps on a case packer using 206N of pull force, benefiting from the grease-retaining two-way seal for millions of dry cycles.
Replacing the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X210CA with MBL25X210CA
To replace the MAL25X210CA, order the MBL25X210CA, ensuring you keep the PT thread and CA pivot back cover for your arcing loads. If you need position sensing, you must move to an -S magnet version, which changes the sensor family from the legacy CS1-M/DS1-M to the current CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches. If a cushion is required, the MBLC series offers an adjustable air cushion that this MAL lacks.
For sizing, stepping down to the 20mm bore yields 157N push at 0.5MPa, while stepping up to the 32mm bore provides 402N. At 210mm of stroke, the 10mm rod is vulnerable to side-load bending; use the CA pivot to absorb angular stress or add an external guide. A plain cylinder drifts when air is lost, so add a rod lock for held loads.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL25X210CA (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 MBL25X210CA instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X210CA FAQ
Yes, the MAL series is end-of-life. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL25X210CA, which matches the 25mm bore, 210mm stroke, G1/8 port, and CA pivot cover. The MBL upgrades the body to a riveted rolling-pack design.
At 0.5MPa, the 25mm bore provides 245N push and 206N pull. At 0.7MPa, push increases to 343N. The maximum theoretical force is 50kgf at 1.0MPa. This SKU has no magnet and cannot use a sensor.
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