This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL25X240SCA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL25X240SCA 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 MAL25X240SCA
The AirTAC Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X240SCA 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 MBL25X240SCA, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ25 mm
- Stroke240 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL25X240SCA
About the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X240SCA
The AirTAC MAL25X240SCA is a discontinued compact double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder. It delivers 245 N of push force and 206 N of pull force at 0.5 MPa, utilizing a 10 mm carbon-steel rod with 20 um hard chrome plating. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL25X240SCA, which matches the 25 mm bore, 240 mm stroke, G1/8 port, 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. The heterogeneous two-way seal retains grease for long-term functionality, and the fixed rubber bumper softens end-of-stroke impacts. Because the -S magnet is present, position detection relies on the older CS1-M or DS1-M switches, which must be upgraded to the CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG family when transitioning to the MBL equivalent.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X240SCA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X240SCA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL25X240SCA |
| 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 MBL25X240SCA 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 MBL25X240SCA 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 MAL25X240SCA
| 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 MAL25X240SCA Is Used
Textile Loom Guide
Drives a 245 N thread guide mechanism across a 240 mm span, where the CA pivot absorbs the slight arcing motion of the loom carriage.
Package Divert Arm
Pushes small cartons on a packaging line using 343 N at 0.7 MPa, swinging packages cleanly via the clevis mount without binding the rod.
Parts Ejection Chute
Executes a 240 mm sweep to clear molded plastic parts from a die bed, relying on the built-in magnet for end-position confirmation.
Replacing the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X240SCA with MBL25X240SCA
To replace the MAL25X240SCA, order the MBL25X240SCA, ensuring you keep the PT thread, CA pivot back cover, and S magnet. If you need to step down force, the 20 mm bore neighbor provides 157 N push at 0.5 MPa; if you need more power, stepping up to the 32 mm bore yields 402 N push. The 240 mm stroke on this 10 mm rod demands a side-load guide to prevent rod bending, so leverage the CA clevis for arcing alignment or consider the double-rod MBLD. A plain bumper does not hold loads during air loss, so add an external rod lock if position holding is critical. If adjustable end-cushioning is required, step up to the MBLC variant on the current line.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL25X240SCA (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 MBL25X240SCA instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X240SCA FAQ
Yes, the MAL25X240SCA is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL25X240SCA, offering the same 25 mm bore, 240 mm stroke, G1/8 port, and CA pivot mounting. You must upgrade your sensors from the old CS1-M/DS1-M to the CMSG/DMSG/EMSG family.
At 0.5 MPa, the push force is 245 N and the pull force is 206 N. At 0.7 MPa, the push force is 343 N. The maximum theoretical force is 50 kgf at the 1.0 MPa operating pressure limit.
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