This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL25X380SCM — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL25X380SCM 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 MAL25X380SCM
The AirTAC Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X380SCM 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 MBL25X380SCM, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ25 mm
- Stroke380 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL25X380SCM
About the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X380SCM
The AirTAC MAL25X380SCM is a discontinued compact double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder with a 25mm bore and 380mm stroke. It delivers 245N push and 206N pull at 0.5 MPa, utilizing a G1/8 port and an M10x1.25 rod-end thread. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL25X380SCM, matching the bore, stroke, force, port, CM round-end back cover, and magnet configuration perfectly.
This legacy unit features a fixed rubber bumper and a heterogeneous two-way grease-retaining piston seal paired with a self-lubricating front-cover bearing guide. The original MAL body used threaded front and back covers, whereas the current MBL replacement features a riveted rolling-packed body for improved structural integrity. Because this SKU includes the -S magnet, it originally required CS1-M or DS1-M switches; upgrading to the MBL25X380SCM means transitioning to the modern CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensor family.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X380SCM Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X380SCM |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL25X380SCM |
| 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 MBL25X380SCM 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 MBL25X380SCM 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 MAL25X380SCM
| 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 MAL25X380SCM Is Used
Package Diverter Arm
Actuates a routing flap on a packaging line conveyor, using the 245N push force at 0.5 MPa to deflect cardboard cartons into secondary lanes.
Textile Loom Tensioner
Adjusts the tensioning roller position on a textile weaving machine, where the 380mm stroke accommodates varying fabric widths and the CM round-end allows pivot articulation.
Palletizing Stop Gate
Extends a physical stop block to halt empty pallets on a roller conveyor, relying on the 206N pull force to retract the gate and release the pallet.
Replacing the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X380SCM with MBL25X380SCM
To replace the MAL25X380SCM, order the MBL25X380SCM and verify your mounting setup accommodates the CM round-end back cover, which is designed for pivot-style articulation rather than rigid flat mounting. You must also update your sensing electronics: the -S magnet on the legacy MAL functions with CS1-M and DS1-M reed switches, but the MBL replacement requires CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG solid-state sensors. The port thread form is PT (tapered) by default, so confirm your fittings match the G1/8 port.
When sizing this 25mm bore, note that stepping down to the 20mm bore yields 157N of push force at 0.5 MPa, while stepping up to the 32mm bore provides 402N. For a 380mm stroke, the 10mm carbon-steel rod with 20um hard chrome plating has low side-load tolerance; you must use an external guide rail or a pivot joint to prevent rod bending. Remember that the fixed rubber bumper only softens the end-of-stroke impact and does not hold the load—if air pressure drops, the rod drifts, so install an external pilot-operated check valve for position holding. If your application requires adjustable end-cushioning, step up to the MBLC variant on the current line, as the MAL lacks this feature.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL25X380SCM (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 MBL25X380SCM instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X380SCM FAQ
Yes, the MAL25X380SCM is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL25X380SCM, which offers the same 25mm bore, 380mm stroke, G1/8 port, and CM round-end mounting. The MBL uses a riveted rolling-packed body instead of the threaded MAL covers, and the -S magnet now requires CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensors instead of the older CS1-M or DS1-M switches.
The 25mm bore provides a push force of 245N and a pull force of 206N at 0.5 MPa. At 0.7 MPa, the push force is 343N, with a maximum theoretical force of 50 kgf at 1.0 MPa. It uses a G1/8 port, a 10mm rod, and an M10x1.25 rod-end thread.
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