This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL25X230SCA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL25X230SCA 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 MAL25X230SCA
The AirTAC Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X230SCA is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø25mm bore and 230mm stroke, G1/8 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBL25X230SCA, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ25 mm
- Stroke230 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL25X230SCA
About the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X230SCA
The AirTAC MAL25X230SCA is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder with a 25 mm bore and 230 mm stroke, delivering 245 N of push force at 0.5 MPa. AirTAC replaced this legacy unit with the MBL25X230SCA, a drop-in alternative that matches the exact bore, stroke, output force, G1/8 port size, and CA pivot mounting. You simply swap the cylinder without altering your existing pneumatic plumbing or fixture geometry.
This SKU includes a built-in magnet (-S) for position detection; the legacy MAL works with CS1-M / DS1-M reed switches, while the modern MBL replacement uses CMSG / DMSG / EMSG sensors. A key structural change occurred in the upgrade: the older MAL features threaded front and back covers, whereas the current MBL utilizes a riveted rolling-packed body. Both designs rely on a fixed rubber bumper rather than an adjustable cushion, and the carbon-steel rod is protected by a 20 um hard-chrome plating to resist premature wear.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X230SCA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X230SCA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL25X230SCA |
| Bore size | Ø25 mm |
| Stroke | 230 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 MBL25X230SCA 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 MBL25X230SCA 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 MAL25X230SCA
| MAL | Aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 25 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×230 | 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 MAL25X230SCA Is Used
Textile Loom Yarn Guide
Actuates a yarn guide arm across a weaving loom, using the 245 N push force and CA pivot to smoothly swing the thread path during high-speed bobbin changes.
Packaging Line Diverter
Pushes small cardboard cartons onto an auxiliary packing belt, where the 230 mm stroke provides the necessary reach and the fixed bumper absorbs the repetitive impact.
Bottle Sorting Gate
Pivots a sorting flap in a beverage bottling plant, relying on the -S magnet and CS1-M sensor to confirm the gate is fully open before bottles pass through.
Replacing the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X230SCA with MBL25X230SCA
To replace the MAL25X230SCA, order the MBL25X230SCA and verify your 25 mm bore, 230 mm stroke, PT tapered port thread, and CA pivot back cover. Because this SKU has the -S magnet, you must also upgrade your position sensing from the older CS1-M / DS1-M switches to the current CMSG / DMSG / EMSG family. If you need to adjust the bore size, stepping down to the 20 mm bore yields 157 N of push at 0.5 MPa, while stepping up to the 32 mm bore provides 402 N at 0.5 MPa.
With a 230 mm stroke, the 10 mm rod is susceptible to bending under lateral stress; the CA clevis back cover is specifically designed to swing on a pin and safely accommodate arcing loads. Note that the fixed rubber bumper only softens the end-of-stroke impact and does not lock the rod. If air pressure is lost, the cylinder will drift, so add an external pilot-operated check valve for position holding. If your application requires end-of-stroke deceleration beyond a rubber bumper, look at the MBLC variant on the current line for an adjustable air cushion.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL25X230SCA (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 MBL25X230SCA instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X230SCA FAQ
Yes, the MAL25X230SCA is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the AirTAC MBL25X230SCA, which offers the same 25 mm bore, 230 mm stroke, CA pivot mounting, G1/8 port, and 50 kgf maximum force. You will need to update your sensors, as the MAL -S magnet uses CS1-M / DS1-M switches while the MBL uses CMSG / DMSG / EMSG switches.
At 0.5 MPa, the push force is 245 N and the pull force is 206 N. At 0.7 MPa, the push force increases to 343 N. The theoretical maximum force is 50 kgf when operated at the 1.0 MPa pressure limit.
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