This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL25X275CA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL25X275CA 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 MAL25X275CA
The AirTAC Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X275CA is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø25mm bore and 275mm stroke, G1/8 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBL25X275CA, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ25 mm
- Stroke275 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL25X275CA
About the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X275CA
The AirTAC MAL25X275CA is a discontinued compact double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder. Delivering 245 N of push force at 0.5 MPa (343 N at 0.7 MPa) over a 275 mm stroke, it features a 25 mm bore, G1/8 port, and a CA pivot back cover. AirTAC replaced this legacy unit with the MBL25X275CA, a drop-in alternative retaining the exact bore, stroke, output force, port size, and mounting interface.
This SKU lacks a built-in magnet, so it cannot accept a position sensor. The original MAL body uses threaded front and back covers, whereas the current MBL replacement features a riveted rolling-packed body. To absorb end-of-stroke impacts, the MAL relies on a fixed rubber bumper rather than an adjustable cushion. For applications needing precise end-deceleration, the current-line MBLC variant offers an adjustable air cushion.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X275CA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X275CA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL25X275CA |
| Bore size | Ø25 mm |
| Stroke | 275 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 MBL25X275CA 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 MBL25X275CA 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 MAL25X275CA
| MAL | Aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 25 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×275 | 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 MAL25X275CA Is Used
Pouch Pick-and-Place
Actuates a 275 mm travel arm to transfer sealed pouches between conveyor belts, using the 245 N push force to overcome gripper friction.
PCB Edge Trimming
Drives a cutting blade fixture along a 275 mm path, relying on the CA pivot to compensate for minor mounting misalignments.
Carton Flap Folder
Extends a mechanical finger to fold minor carton flaps during case packing, where the compact 25 mm body fits tight machine gaps.
Replacing the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X275CA with MBL25X275CA
To replace the MAL25X275CA, order the MBL25X275CA. Verify your plumbing matches the default PT tapered port thread and G1/8 size. The CA pivot back cover is essential here: it swings on a pin to accommodate arcing loads, which is critical for a 275 mm stroke. Because this SKU has no -S magnet, you cannot mount a sensor; if you need position detection, order the MBL25X275CAS and upgrade to CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG switches (the older CS1-M/DS1-M sensors are obsolete).
At 0.5 MPa, this 25 mm bore yields 245 N push and 206 N pull. If you need less force, step down to the 20 mm bore (157 N push); if your load is heavier, step up to the 32 mm bore (402 N push). A 275 mm stroke on a 10 mm rod demands careful side-load management. Use the CA clevis to prevent rod bending, or add an external guide rail. Remember, a plain MAL/MBL does not hold its load when air is lost; add an external rod lock for fail-safe positioning.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL25X275CA (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 MBL25X275CA instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X275CA FAQ
Yes, the MAL series is end-of-life. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL25X275CA, which matches the 25 mm bore, 275 mm stroke, G1/8 port, and CA pivot mounting. You simply order the MBL equivalent.
At 0.5 MPa it provides 245 N push and 206 N pull; at 0.7 MPa push is 343 N, with a theoretical max of 50 kgf at 1.0 MPa. This specific SKU lacks a magnet, so it cannot take a position sensor. If you need detection, the MBL replacement with an S suffix uses CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches.
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