This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL25X325SCA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL25X325SCA 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 MAL25X325SCA
The AirTAC Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X325SCA 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 MBL25X325SCA, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ25 mm
- Stroke325 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL25X325SCA
About the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X325SCA
The AirTAC MAL25X325SCA is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder. It delivers 245 N of push force and 206 N of pull force at 0.5 MPa from a 25 mm bore. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL25X325SCA, matching the 325 mm stroke, G1/8 port, and CA pivot back cover.
This legacy SKU includes a built-in magnet (-S) for position sensing. The older MAL body used threaded front and back covers, whereas the current MBL uses a riveted rolling-packed body. Additionally, the -S magnet on this MAL works with legacy CS1-M or DS1-M reed switches, but upgrading to the MBL requires switching to current CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensors.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X325SCA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X325SCA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL25X325SCA |
| 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 MBL25X325SCA 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 MBL25X325SCA 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 MAL25X325SCA
| 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 MAL25X325SCA Is Used
Textile Loom Guide
Drives a 325 mm yarn guide arm in a textile loom, using the 245 N push force and CA clevis to accommodate the pivot arc without binding the rod.
Pallet Divert Arm
Actuates a sorting arm on a small-parts conveyor, where the long 325 mm stroke reaches across the belt to push light plastic totes at 0.5 MPa.
Carton Flap Folder
Folds secondary cardboard flaps on a packaging line, relying on the fixed rubber bumper to soften the end of the 325 mm extension cycle.
Replacing the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X325SCA with MBL25X325SCA
To replace this MAL25X325SCA, order the MBL25X325SCA, ensuring you keep the CA pivot back cover for arcing loads and the default PT port thread. If you need less force, stepping down to the 20 mm bore yields 157 N push at 0.5 MPa; if you need more, stepping up to the 32 mm bore provides 402 N push. The 10 mm carbon-steel rod with 20 um hard chrome plating offers low side-load tolerance, so at 325 mm of stroke you must use the CA clevis to prevent rod bending or add an external guide. A plain cylinder drifts when air is lost, so use an external rod lock for position holding. The MAL uses a fixed rubber bumper; if end-of-stroke energy requires an adjustable air cushion, step up to the MBLC variant on the current line.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL25X325SCA (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 MBL25X325SCA instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X325SCA FAQ
Yes, the MAL25X325SCA is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL25X325SCA, which matches the 25 mm bore, 325 mm stroke, CA pivot cover, and G1/8 port. You must update your sensors because the MBL uses CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG switches instead of the older CS1-M or DS1-M reed sensors.
The 25 mm bore generates 245 N of push force and 206 N of pull force at 0.5 MPa. At 0.7 MPa, the push force is 343 N. The maximum theoretical force is 50 kgf at 1.0 MPa.
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