This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL25X300-CA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL25X300-CA 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 MAL25X300-CA
The AirTAC Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X300-CA is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø25mm bore and 300mm stroke, G1/8 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBL25X300-CA, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ25 mm
- Stroke300 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL25X300-CA
About the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X300-CA
The AirTAC MAL25X300-CA is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder with a 25mm bore and 300mm stroke, delivering 245N push and 206N pull force at 0.5 MPa. It is replaced directly by the MBL25X300-CA, a drop-in upgrade retaining the exact bore, stroke, port, and CA pivot mounting. The legacy MAL body used threaded front and back covers, whereas the current MBL features a riveted rolling-packed body for equally robust performance. Because this specific SKU lacks an -S magnet, it cannot support any position sensing.
The CA pivot back cover is specifically designed to swing on a pin, making it ideal for mechanisms with arcing or lateral movement. Internally, the piston relies on a heterogeneous two-way seal that retains grease, paired with a self-lubricating front-cover bearing guide. The 10mm carbon-steel rod features 20um hard-chrome plating to resist wear. This cylinder uses a fixed rubber bumper for end-of-stroke deceleration; if adjustable air cushioning is required, the modern MBLC variant must be specified instead.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X300-CA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X300-CA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL25X300-CA |
| Bore size | Ø25 mm |
| Stroke | 300 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 MBL25X300-CA 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 MBL25X300-CA 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 MAL25X300-CA
| MAL | Aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 25 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×300 | 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 MAL25X300-CA Is Used
Textile Loom Beat-Up
Drives the 300mm stroke beating mechanism on weaving looms, utilizing the CA pivot to safely absorb the arcing motion while providing 245N of push force at 0.5 MPa.
Pallet Transfer Diverter
Actuates a 300mm swing-arm diverter on packaging conveyor lines, where the CA clevis accommodates the lateral pivot and the compact 25mm body fits tight frame clearances.
Vertical Carton Flap Folder
Folds heavy cardboard flaps on automated case erectors, using the 206N pull force at 0.5 MPa to retract the 300mm rod reliably under continuous cycling.
Replacing the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X300-CA with MBL25X300-CA
To replace the MAL25X300-CA, order the MBL25X300-CA, ensuring you retain the default PT port thread and CA pivot back cover. Since this SKU has no magnet (-S), you cannot mount a sensor; if position detection is now needed, order the MBL25X300-S-CA and migrate to the current CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG switch family, as the older CS1-M/DS1-M sensors are obsolete. If your load drifts when air is lost, note that the rubber bumper is not a lock—you must add an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve.
For sizing flexibility, you can step down to the 20mm bore (offering 157N push at 0.5 MPa) for lighter duties, or step up to the 32mm bore (providing 402N push at 0.5 MPa) if your 25mm cylinder is stalling. Because the stroke is 300mm, the 10mm rod has low side-load tolerance; always use an external guide rail or rely on the CA pivot to absorb lateral forces and prevent rod bending.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL25X300-CA (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 MBL25X300-CA instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X300-CA FAQ
Yes, the MAL25X300-CA is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL25X300-CA, which matches the 25mm bore, 300mm stroke, G1/8 port, and CA pivot mounting. You simply order the MBL equivalent for seamless integration.
The 25mm bore generates 245N push and 206N pull at 0.5 MPa, 343N push at 0.7 MPa, and a maximum theoretical force of 50kgf at 1.0 MPa. Because this specific SKU lacks the -S magnet, it cannot accept a position sensor.
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