This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL25X300CAH — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL25X300CAH 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 MAL25X300CAH
The AirTAC Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X300CAH 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 MBL25X300CAH, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ25 mm
- Stroke300 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL25X300CAH
About the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X300CAH
The AirTAC MAL25X300CAH is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder featuring a 25mm bore and 300mm stroke. It delivers 245N of push force and 206N of pull force at 0.5 MPa. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL25X300CAH, matching the bore, stroke, port, and mounting exactly.
This legacy unit relies on threaded front and back covers, whereas the modern MBL utilizes a riveted rolling-packed body. Because this specific SKU lacks an -S magnet, it cannot support any position sensing. The internal piston uses a heterogeneous two-way seal that retains grease for long-term lubrication.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X300CAH Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X300CAH |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL25X300CAH |
| 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 MBL25X300CAH 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 MBL25X300CAH 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 MAL25X300CAH
| 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 MAL25X300CAH Is Used
Textile Loom Guide
Drives a 300mm yarn guide arm across a knitting machine, relying on the 245N push force to maintain tension while the CA pivot absorbs the lateral swing.
Pouch Sealing Arm
Extends a sealing bar over a moving packaging conveyor, using the full 300mm travel to clear the film web before retraction.
Carton Flap Folder
Folds minor carton flaps during case packing, where the compact 25mm body fits tight side frames and the bumper absorbs the rapid 300mm snap.
Replacing the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X300CAH with MBL25X300CAH
To replace the MAL25X300CAH, order the MBL25X300CAH. Confirm your PT port thread, the CA pivot back cover, and the 300mm stroke. If you need to adjust force, stepping down to the 20mm bore yields 157N push at 0.5 MPa, while stepping up to the 32mm bore provides 402N push. At 300mm of stroke, the 10mm rod is highly susceptible to bending under side loads; you must use the CA pivot clevis to absorb arcing motion or add an external guide rail. The fixed rubber bumper only softens end-of-stroke impacts and will not hold the load if air pressure drops. For adjustable end-cushioning, look to the current MBLC variant.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL25X300CAH (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 MBL25X300CAH instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X300CAH FAQ
Yes, the MAL series is end-of-life. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL25X300CAH. It matches the 25mm bore, 300mm stroke, G1/8 port, and CA pivot mounting. The MBL upgrades the body to a riveted rolling-pack design, but the physical ratings remain identical.
The 25mm bore uses a G1/8 port and a 10mm rod. At 0.5 MPa it pushes with 245N and pulls with 206N. At 0.7 MPa the push force is 343N, and the maximum theoretical force is 50 kgf at 1.0 MPa.
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