This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL25X220SCA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL25X220SCA 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 MAL25X220SCA
The AirTAC Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X220SCA is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø25mm bore and 220mm stroke, G1/8 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBL25X220SCA, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ25 mm
- Stroke220 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL25X220SCA
About the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X220SCA
The AirTAC MAL25X220SCA is a discontinued compact double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder with a 25mm bore and 220mm stroke. It delivers 245N of push force and 206N of pull force at 0.5 MPa. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL25X220SCA, matching the bore, stroke, force, G1/8 port, and CA pivot mounting.
This legacy unit features a CA pivot clevis back cover designed to swing on a pin for arcing loads, which is critical for a 220mm stroke where side-loading is a concern. The original MAL body uses threaded front and back covers, whereas the modern MBL replacement utilizes a riveted rolling-packed body. Additionally, this SKU includes a -S magnet for position sensing; the MAL works with older CS1-M or DS1-M switches, but the MBL replacement requires the current CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensor family.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X220SCA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X220SCA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL25X220SCA |
| Bore size | Ø25 mm |
| Stroke | 220 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 MBL25X220SCA 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 MBL25X220SCA 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 MAL25X220SCA
| MAL | Aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 25 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×220 | 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 MAL25X220SCA Is Used
Textile Loom Tensioning
Drives a 245N push at 0.5 MPa to maintain thread tension on a weaving loom, utilizing the CA pivot to absorb the angular fabric pull across the 220mm stroke.
Packaging Diverter Arm
Actuates a routing flap on a packaging conveyor where the 206N pull force retracts the gate, allowing the clevis mount to swing freely without binding.
Warehouse Carton Sorting
Pushes lightweight cardboard cartons at a sorting station, using the 343N push force at 0.7 MPa to reliably shove boxes into secondary chutes.
Replacing the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X220SCA with MBL25X220SCA
To replace the MAL25X220SCA, order the MBL25X220SCA. Verify your setup retains the G1/8 port, M10x1.25 rod-end thread, and CA pivot back cover. Because this SKU has the -S magnet, note that your existing CS1-M or DS1-M switches must be upgraded to CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensors to fit the MBL body. If you need to adjust force, stepping down to the 20mm bore yields 157N push at 0.5 MPa, while stepping up to the 32mm bore provides 402N push.
With a 220mm stroke, the 10mm rod is susceptible to bending under lateral stress; always use an external guide rail alongside the CA pivot to absorb radial loads. The MAL uses a fixed rubber bumper, so if your application requires adjustable end-of-stroke deceleration, specify the MBLC variant on the current line. Finally, a plain cylinder does not hold a load when air drops—add an external pilot-operated check valve for fail-safe position holding.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL25X220SCA (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 MBL25X220SCA instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X220SCA FAQ
Yes, the MAL25X220SCA is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL25X220SCA, which matches the 25mm bore, 220mm stroke, G1/8 port, and CA pivot mounting. You must upgrade your position sensors from the older CS1-M / DS1-M family to the CMSG / DMSG / EMSG family to fit the new MBL body.
At 0.5 MPa, the push force is 245N and the pull force is 206N. At 0.7 MPa, the push force is 343N. The maximum theoretical force is 50 kgf at 1.0 MPa. The cylinder operates at 30-800 mm/s with a fixed rubber bumper.
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