This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL25X400-CA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL25X400-CA 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 MAL25X400-CA
The AirTAC Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X400-CA is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø25mm bore and 400mm stroke, G1/8 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBL25X400-CA, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ25 mm
- Stroke400 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL25X400-CA
About the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X400-CA
The AirTAC MAL25X400-CA is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder with a 25 mm bore and 400 mm stroke. It delivers 245 N of push force at 0.5 MPa and pulls with 206 N. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL25X400-CA, which matches the bore, stroke, output force, G1/8 port, and CA pivot mounting. The legacy MAL features threaded front and back covers, whereas the current MBL body uses a riveted rolling-packed construction for equally robust performance.
This specific SKU lacks a built-in magnet, meaning it cannot accept a position sensor. If sensing is needed on the replacement, order an MBL with the -S suffix and note that the MBL uses the newer CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG switches instead of the older CS1-M or DS1-M sensors. The MAL relies on a fixed rubber bumper, so for end-of-stroke energy absorption beyond a bumper, the current-line MBLC offers an adjustable air cushion. Internally, a heterogeneous two-way seal retains grease, and the carbon-steel rod has 20 um hard-chrome plating.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X400-CA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X400-CA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL25X400-CA |
| Bore size | Ø25 mm |
| Stroke | 400 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 MBL25X400-CA 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 MBL25X400-CA 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 MAL25X400-CA
| MAL | Aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 25 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×400 | 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 MAL25X400-CA Is Used
Pouch Packaging Diverter
Uses the 245 N push force at 0.5 MPa to deflect sealed retort pouches on a conveyor belt, with the 400 mm stroke reaching across the lane.
PCB Edge Pin Loader
Extends 400 mm to push bare printed circuit boards into a wave soldering fixture, relying on the CA pivot to absorb slight misalignment.
Textile Bobbin Ejector
Pushes wound yarn bobbins out of a winding cradle using 343 N at 0.7 MPa, where the long stroke clears the spinning mechanism.
Replacing the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X400-CA with MBL25X400-CA
To replace this MAL25X400-CA, order the MBL25X400-CA. Confirm the 25 mm bore, 400 mm stroke, PT tapered port thread, and the CA pivot back cover, which swings on a pin to accommodate arcing loads. Because this SKU has no -S magnet, it cannot support a sensor. If you need position detection, step up to an MBL25X400-S-CA and migrate to the CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG switch family.
For sizing flexibility, stepping down to the 20 mm bore yields 157 N of push force at 0.5 MPa, while stepping up to the 32 mm bore provides 402 N. At 400 mm of travel, the 10 mm rod is highly susceptible to side-load bending; you must use an external guide rail or rely on the CA clevis to articulate and prevent rod damage. Note that a plain cylinder drifts when air is lost—the bumper is not a lock, so use an external rod lock for held loads. If end-cushioning is inadequate, choose the MBLC variant.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL25X400-CA (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 MBL25X400-CA instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X400-CA FAQ
Yes, the MAL25X400-CA is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL25X400-CA, which offers the same 25 mm bore, 400 mm stroke, G1/8 port, and CA pivot mounting. The MBL upgrades the body to a riveted rolling-packed design while maintaining the same force ratings.
At 0.5 MPa it pushes with 245 N and pulls with 206 N. At 0.7 MPa the push force is 343 N, with a maximum theoretical force of 50 kgf at 1.0 MPa. This specific SKU lacks a magnet, so it cannot take a position sensor; the -S version is required for detection.
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