This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL25X210SCALB — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL25X210SCALB 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 MAL25X210SCALB
The AirTAC Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X210SCALB 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 MBL25X210SCALB, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ25 mm
- Stroke210 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL25X210SCALB
About the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X210SCALB
The AirTAC MAL25X210SCALB is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder engineered for compact spaces. At 0.5 MPa, this 25mm bore generates 245N of push force and 206N of pull, making it suitable for medium-duty positioning. AirTAC replaced this legacy unit with the MBL25X210SCALB, a drop-in alternative retaining the exact same 210mm stroke, G1/8 port, and LB foot mounting.
This SKU features a CA pivot back cover that swings on a pin to absorb arcing loads, paired with an LB foot bracket for rigid base mounting. The original MAL body uses threaded front and back covers, whereas the upgraded MBL utilizes a riveted rolling-packed body. Because this configuration includes an -S magnet, it originally paired with CS1-M or DS1-M switches; the MBL replacement requires the modern CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensor family.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X210SCALB Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X210SCALB |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL25X210SCALB |
| 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 MBL25X210SCALB 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 MBL25X210SCALB 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 MAL25X210SCALB
| 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 MAL25X210SCALB Is Used
Textile Loom Guide
Shifts a yarn guide carriage across a 210mm path; the 245N push force easily overcomes guide friction, while the CA clevis absorbs frame vibration.
Pouch Sealing Gate
Actuates a packaging lane diverter for small pouches; the LB foot mount provides a stable base, and the compact 25mm body fits narrow conveyor frames.
PCB Shuttle Ejector
Pushes populated circuit boards out of a test fixture; the -S magnet confirms ejection via a CS1-M sensor before the conveyor advances.
Replacing the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X210SCALB with MBL25X210SCALB
To replace the MAL25X210SCALB, order the MBL25X210SCALB, ensuring you match the PT thread, CA pivot cover, and LB foot bracket. If your application needs less force, step down to the 20mm bore (157N push at 0.5 MPa); if you need more power, step up to the 32mm bore (402N push at 0.5 MPa). The 210mm stroke exceeds 300mm? No, but at 210mm the 10mm carbon-steel rod still has limited side-load tolerance, so utilize the CA clevis to articulate and prevent rod bending. This cylinder uses a fixed rubber bumper, not an adjustable cushion; for end-of-stroke deceleration, consider the MBLC variant. A plain cylinder drifts when air is lost, so add an external rod lock for position holding.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL25X210SCALB (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 MBL25X210SCALB instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X210SCALB FAQ
Yes, the MAL25X210SCALB is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL25X210SCALB, which matches the 25mm bore, 210mm stroke, force, G1/8 port, CA pivot, and LB mount. You only need to update your sensors from the old CS1-M/DS1-M to the modern CMSG/DMSG/EMSG family.
At 0.5 MPa, it delivers 245N push and 206N pull; at 0.7 MPa, push is 343N. The theoretical maximum force is 50 kgf at 1.0 MPa. It features a 10mm carbon-steel rod with 20um hard chrome, a G1/8 port, M10x1.25 rod-end thread, and a fixed rubber bumper.
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