This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL25X325CA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL25X325CA 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 MAL25X325CA
The AirTAC Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X325CA is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø25mm bore and 325mm stroke, G1/8 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBL25X325CA, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ25 mm
- Stroke325 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL25X325CA
About the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X325CA
The AirTAC MAL25X325CA is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder delivering 245 N of push force at 0.5 MPa. It features a 25 mm bore, a 325 mm stroke, and a G1/8 port. AirTAC replaced this legacy unit with the MBL25X325CA, a drop-in alternative retaining the exact same dimensions, output, and mounting interface.
This SKU includes a CA pivot back cover designed to swing on a pin for arcing loads, which is critical for a 325 mm stroke where side-loading is a concern. The original MAL uses threaded front and back covers, whereas the MBL replacement features a riveted rolling-packed body. Because this specific configuration lacks the -S magnet option, it cannot accept a position sensor.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X325CA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X325CA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL25X325CA |
| Bore size | Ø25 mm |
| Stroke | 325 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 MBL25X325CA 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 MBL25X325CA 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 MAL25X325CA
| MAL | Aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 25 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×325 | 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 MAL25X325CA Is Used
Pallet Transfer Diverter
Pivots a CA clevis-mounted arm to deflect small product cartons between parallel conveyor belts using 245 N of push force at 0.5 MPa.
PCB Router Gate
Actuates a swinging safety guard on a circuit board routing machine, utilizing the 325 mm stroke to clear the work envelope for tool changes.
Carton Flap Folder
Sweeps corrugated box flaps prior to tape sealing in compact packaging lines where the 25 mm bore fits tight side frames.
Replacing the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X325CA with MBL25X325CA
To replace the MAL25X325CA, order the MBL25X325CA, confirming the 25 mm bore, 325 mm stroke, G1/8 port, and CA pivot cover. If your application requires a position sensor, you must step up to an -S designated SKU; note that the legacy MAL -S uses CS1-M/DS1-M switches, while the MBL -S uses CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches. If you need an adjustable air cushion to soften the end-of-stroke impact, look at the current MBLC line, as the MAL only has a fixed rubber bumper.
For sizing flexibility, stepping down to a 20 mm bore yields 157 N of push force at 0.5 MPa, while stepping up to a 32 mm bore provides 402 N. Because the 325 mm stroke creates a long lever arm on the 10 mm rod, side-load tolerance is low; always use an external guide or rely on the CA clevis to absorb arcing motion. A plain MAL/MBL does not hold its load when air is lost—the rod drifts—so add an external rod lock for vertical loads.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL25X325CA (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 MBL25X325CA instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X325CA FAQ
Yes, the MAL25X325CA is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL25X325CA, which matches the 25 mm bore, 325 mm stroke, G1/8 port, and CA pivot mounting. The MBL features a riveted body instead of threaded covers, but ratings remain identical.
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. The maximum theoretical force is 50 kgf at 1.0 MPa. This specific SKU lacks a magnet, so it cannot support position sensors.
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