This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL25X380CA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL25X380CA 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 MAL25X380CA
The AirTAC Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X380CA is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø25mm bore and 380mm stroke, G1/8 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBL25X380CA, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ25 mm
- Stroke380 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL25X380CA
About the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X380CA
The AirTAC MAL25X380CA is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder. It delivers a push force of 245 N and a pull force of 206 N at 0.5 MPa. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL25X380CA, which matches the 25 mm bore, 380 mm stroke, G1/8 port, and CA pivot mounting. The legacy MAL uses threaded front and back covers, whereas the current MBL features a riveted rolling-packed body for equally robust performance.
This specific SKU lacks a built-in magnet, meaning it cannot accept a position sensor. If sensing is required for the replacement, upgrading to an MBL25X380CAS allows the use of modern CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG switches. The internal piston relies on a heterogeneous two-way seal that retains grease, paired with a self-lubricating front-cover bearing guide to support the 10 mm carbon-steel hard-chrome plated rod.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X380CA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X380CA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL25X380CA |
| Bore size | Ø25 mm |
| Stroke | 380 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 MBL25X380CA 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 MBL25X380CA 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 MAL25X380CA
| MAL | Aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 25 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×380 | 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 MAL25X380CA Is Used
Textile Loom Let-off
Guides yarn tensioning arms over a 380 mm travel, where the 245 N push force at 0.5 MPa securely shifts the warp beam without overpowering delicate threads.
Pallet Divert Arm
Actuates a sweeping gate to redirect small packaged goods between merging lines, utilizing the CA pivot bracket to absorb lateral arc stress during the long extension.
Vertical Tray Ejector
Pushes stacked component trays out of a vertical magazine, relying on the 206 N pull force to retract the 10 mm rod quickly through the 380 mm cycle.
Replacing the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X380CA with MBL25X380CA
To replace the MAL25X380CA, order the MBL25X380CA. Confirm the 25 mm bore, 380 mm stroke, G1/8 port, and PT thread form are correct for your manifold. Because this SKU has no -S magnet, it cannot support a sensor; if you need end-of-stroke detection, specify the MBL25X380CAS and use CMSG or DMSG switches instead of the older CS1-M/DS1-M. The fixed rubber bumper softens end-of-stroke impacts, but for adjustable air cushioning, you must step up to the MBLC series.
When sizing, verify if 245 N push at 0.5 MPa is sufficient. Stepping down to a 20 mm bore drops the push force to 157 N, while stepping up to a 32 mm bore increases it to 402 N. Because the 380 mm stroke is relatively long for a 10 mm rod, side-load tolerance is low; an external guide rail is recommended to prevent rod bending. The CA pivot back cover is ideal for accommodating arcing loads, but note that a plain bumper does not hold the load if air pressure drops.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL25X380CA (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 MBL25X380CA instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X380CA FAQ
Yes, the MAL25X380CA is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL25X380CA, offering the same 25 mm bore, 380 mm stroke, 245 N push force, G1/8 port, and CA pivot mounting. The MBL upgrades the body to a riveted rolling-packed design.
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, with a maximum theoretical force of 50 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Because this specific SKU lacks a -S magnet, it cannot accept CS1-M or DS1-M position sensors.
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