This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL25X30SCA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL25X30SCA 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 MAL25X30SCA
The AirTAC Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X30SCA is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø25mm bore and 30mm stroke, G1/8 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBL25X30SCA, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ25 mm
- Stroke30 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL25X30SCA
About the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X30SCA
The AirTAC MAL25X30SCA 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 Ø10 mm carbon-steel rod with 20 µm hard chrome plating. Because the MAL line is end-of-life, AirTAC replaced it with the MBL25X30SCA. This drop-in upgrade maintains the exact same 25 mm bore, 30 mm stroke, G1/8 port, and CA pivot mounting for seamless integration.
The legacy MAL body uses threaded front and back covers, whereas the modern MBL features a riveted rolling-packed body. This specific SKU includes an -S magnet for position sensing; on the MAL it pairs with older CS1-M or DS1-M switches, but the MBL replacement requires current CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensors. The internal piston relies on a heterogeneous two-way seal that retains grease, working alongside a self-lubricating front-cover bearing guide.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X30SCA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X30SCA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL25X30SCA |
| Bore size | Ø25 mm |
| Stroke | 30 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 MBL25X30SCA 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 MBL25X30SCA 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 MAL25X30SCA
| MAL | Aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 25 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×30 | 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 MAL25X30SCA Is Used
Textile Loom Guide
Drives a 245 N push at 0.5 MPa to shift yarn guides on compact textile machinery, where the CA pivot absorbs the slight arcing motion of the linkage.
PCB Ejector Station
Probes and ejects populated circuit boards using a 30 mm stroke, relying on the -S magnet to trigger an end-of-stroke signal via a CS1-M sensor.
Pouch Sealing Arm
Actuates a lightweight sealing jaw on a vertical packaging conveyor, fitting into tight 25 mm bore spaces without needing ISO 6432 standards.
Replacing the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X30SCA with MBL25X30SCA
To replace the MAL25X30SCA, order the MBL25X30SCA. Confirm your 25 mm bore, 30 mm stroke, G1/8 port, and PT thread form. This unit features a CA pivot back cover, which swings on a pin to absorb arcing side-loads. If your application needs a rigid mount, consider the U flat-end variant instead. If a softer end-of-stroke stop is required, the MAL only offers a fixed rubber bumper; you must step up to the current-line MBLC for an adjustable air cushion.
For sizing flexibility, stepping down to the 20 mm bore drops the output to 157 N push at 0.5 MPa, while stepping up to the 32 mm bore increases it to 402 N. Note that a plain cylinder drifts when air is lost—the bumper is not a lock, so use an external rod lock for vertical loads. The 30 mm stroke is short enough to avoid rod bending, but the small 10 mm rod still demands minimal side-load tolerance.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL25X30SCA (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 MBL25X30SCA instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X30SCA FAQ
Yes, the MAL25X30SCA is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL25X30SCA, offering identical bore, stroke, force, port, and CA pivot mounting. You only need to update your sensor choice, as the MBL uses CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches instead of the older CS1-M/DS1-M.
The 25 mm bore provides 245 N push and 206 N pull at 0.5 MPa, 343 N push at 0.7 MPa, and a maximum theoretical force of 50 kgf at 1.0 MPa. The port size is G1/8.
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