This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL25X240CA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL25X240CA 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 MAL25X240CA
The AirTAC Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X240CA is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø25mm bore and 240mm stroke, G1/8 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBL25X240CA, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ25 mm
- Stroke240 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL25X240CA
About the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X240CA
The AirTAC MAL25X240CA is a discontinued compact double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder with a 25mm bore and 240mm stroke. It delivers 245N push and 206N pull at 0.5 MPa, utilizing a PT threaded G1/8 port and an M10x1.25 rod end. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL25X240CA, which matches the bore, stroke, force, port size, and CA mounting exactly.
This legacy unit features a CA pivot clevis back cover designed to swing on a pin for arcing loads, while its threaded front and back covers differ from the riveted rolling-packed body of the modern MBL. Because this specific SKU lacks the -S magnet option, it cannot accept a position sensor. The internal piston relies on a heterogeneous two-way seal that retains grease, and the carbon-steel rod is protected by 20um hard-chrome plating.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X240CA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X240CA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL25X240CA |
| Bore size | Ø25 mm |
| Stroke | 240 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 MBL25X240CA 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 MBL25X240CA 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 MAL25X240CA
| MAL | Aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 25 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×240 | 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 MAL25X240CA Is Used
Textile Loom Guide
Actuates a 245N thread tensioning lever on a weaving loom, using the CA pivot to absorb the lateral arc of the moving carriage.
Package Flap Folder
Folds cardboard carton flaps along a 240mm travel path, where the compact 25mm bore fits neatly between conveyor rollers.
Pallet Tag Stamper
Drives a 50 kgf max force pneumatic marker to imprint batch codes on wooden pallets within tight packaging cell boundaries.
Replacing the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X240CA with MBL25X240CA
To replace the MAL25X240CA, order the MBL25X240CA and verify the CA pivot back cover is retained for your arcing load needs. If your application requires end-of-stroke sensing, you must step up to an MBL25X240CAS model, which transitions from the legacy CS1-M / DS1-M switches to the current CMSG / DMSG / EMSG sensor family. If you need adjustable air cushioning rather than the fixed rubber bumper found on this MAL, specify the MBLC variant.
For sizing flexibility, stepping down to the 20mm bore yields 157N push force at 0.5 MPa, while stepping up to the 32mm bore provides 402N push force. Because the stroke is 240mm, the 10mm rod is highly susceptible to bending under side loads; always use an external guide rail alongside the CA pivot to prevent premature seal failure. Note that this cylinder will drift and cannot hold a load if air pressure is lost.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL25X240CA (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 MBL25X240CA instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X240CA FAQ
Yes, the MAL25X240CA is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL25X240CA, which offers the same 25mm bore, 240mm stroke, 245N push force at 0.5 MPa, G1/8 port, and CA pivot mounting. The main upgrade is a riveted rolling-packed body replacing the original threaded covers.
At 0.5 MPa, the push force is 245N and pull is 206N. At 0.7 MPa, push is 343N, with a maximum theoretical force of 50 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Because this specific SKU lacks the -S magnet, it cannot accept a position sensor.
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