This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL25X280CA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL25X280CA 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 MAL25X280CA
The AirTAC Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X280CA is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø25mm bore and 280mm stroke, G1/8 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBL25X280CA, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ25 mm
- Stroke280 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL25X280CA
About the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X280CA
The AirTAC MAL25X280CA is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder with a 25 mm bore and 280 mm stroke. It delivers 245 N of push force at 0.5 MPa. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL25X280CA, which matches the original bore, stroke, output force, G1/8 port, and CA pivot mounting for a seamless upgrade.
This legacy unit features a carbon-steel rod with a 20 um hard-chrome plating and a self-lubricating front-cover bearing guide. Because this specific SKU lacks an -S magnet, it cannot support a position sensor. The original MAL uses a threaded front and back cover assembly, whereas the modern MBL replacement features a riveted rolling-packed body. Both designs share the same fixed rubber bumper, which absorbs end-of-stroke impact but does not lock the rod in place if air pressure is lost.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X280CA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X280CA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL25X280CA |
| Bore size | Ø25 mm |
| Stroke | 280 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 MBL25X280CA 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 MBL25X280CA 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 MAL25X280CA
| MAL | Aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 25 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×280 | 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 MAL25X280CA Is Used
Textile Loom Guide
Swings a yarn guide arm through a 280 mm arc using the CA pivot, providing 245 N of push force to thread heavy synthetic fibers without binding.
Package Sorting Diverter
Extends a pusher paddle to reroute small cardboard cartons on a packing line, relying on the fixed rubber bumper to soften the rapid end-of-stroke impact.
Stainless Tray Indexer
Advances lightweight metal trays into a washing station, where the self-lubricating bearing guide maintains smooth actuation despite humid operating conditions.
Replacing the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X280CA with MBL25X280CA
To replace the MAL25X280CA, order the MBL25X280CA. Verify your 10 mm rod-end thread (M10x1.25) and the PT port thread form. This SKU includes a CA pivot back cover, which swings on a pin to accommodate arcing loads—ideal for the 280 mm stroke. If your application requires an adjustable air cushion instead of the standard fixed rubber bumper, step up to the MBLC series. If you need position detection, note that this non-magnet version cannot accept a sensor; you must specify an -S model, which changes the sensor family from the legacy CS1-M / DS1-M to the current CMSG / DMSG / EMSG switches.
For sizing flexibility, stepping down to a 20 mm bore reduces the push force to 157 N at 0.5 MPa, while stepping up to a 32 mm bore increases it to 402 N. Because the stroke is 280 mm, the 10 mm rod has limited side-load tolerance; rely on the CA clevis to absorb angular movement or add an external guide to prevent rod bending. A plain MAL/MBL does not hold its load when air is lost—the rod will drift. Install an external rod lock or a pilot-operated check valve if you need position holding.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL25X280CA (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 MBL25X280CA instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X280CA FAQ
Yes, the MAL25X280CA is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL25X280CA. It provides identical bore, stroke, force, port, and CA pivot mounting. The main structural change is that the original threaded covers were replaced by a riveted rolling-packed body on the MBL.
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, with a maximum theoretical force of 50 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Because this specific SKU does not have a magnet, it cannot accept a position sensor.
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