This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL25X400-S-CA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL25X400-S-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-S-CA
The AirTAC Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X400-S-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-S-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-S-CA
About the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X400-S-CA
The AirTAC MAL25X400-S-CA is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder with a 25mm bore and 400mm stroke. It delivers 245N of push force and 206N of pull force at 0.5MPa, using a G1/8 port and an M10x1.25 rod-end thread. AirTAC ended this series, but the MBL25X400-S-CA is the exact drop-in replacement, matching the bore, stroke, output force, port size, and CA pivot mounting.
This legacy SKU includes the -S magnet and a CA pivot back cover. The original MAL body used threaded front and back covers, whereas the current MBL replacement features a riveted rolling-packed body for the same ratings. Because this is a long 400mm stroke on a 10mm rod, side-load tolerance is low; you must use the CA clevis to absorb arcing loads or add an external guide. The fixed rubber bumper softens end-of-stroke impacts but does not lock the rod, and the -S magnet pairs with the older CS1-M/DS1-M switches rather than the CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors used on the MBL.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X400-S-CA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X400-S-CA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL25X400-S-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-S-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-S-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-S-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-S-CA Is Used
Textile Loom Guide
Drives a 400mm yarn guide carriage across a weaving loom, using the CA pivot to absorb slight arcing as the 245N push force shifts the mechanism.
Pallet Pusher
Transfers light foam packaging parts between conveyor belts, where the 206N pull force reliably retracts the rod without overwhelming the lightweight material.
Drawer Ejector
Ejects small plastic component trays from an assembly station, relying on the fixed rubber bumper to soften the end of the 400mm extension.
Replacing the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X400-S-CA with MBL25X400-S-CA
To replace this cylinder, order the MBL25X400-S-CA. Verify your 10mm rod thread (M10x1.25), G1/8 port, and the CA pivot back cover, which swings on a pin to accommodate arcing loads during the long 400mm travel. Because the -S magnet is present, note that your legacy CS1-M/DS1-M switches will not mount on the MBL; you must upgrade to CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensors.
For sizing flexibility, stepping down to the 20mm bore yields 157N push at 0.5MPa, while stepping up to the 32mm bore provides 402N push at 0.5MPa. Since this 400mm stroke exceeds 300mm, the small 10mm rod is vulnerable to bending under lateral stress; use an external guide rail or a pivot bracket to prevent premature seal wear. The fixed rubber bumper cannot hold the load if air pressure drops, so install an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve for vertical position holding. If you need an adjustable air cushion to soften the impact at the end of this long stroke, look at the MBLC variant on the current line.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL25X400-S-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-S-CA instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X400-S-CA FAQ
Yes, the MAL series is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL25X400-S-CA, which matches the 25mm bore, 400mm stroke, 245N push force, G1/8 port, and CA pivot mounting. You only need to update your sensor choice, as the MBL uses CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches instead of the older CS1-M/DS1-M models.
At 0.5MPa, the 25mm bore provides 245N push and 206N pull force. At 0.7MPa, the push force is 343N. The maximum theoretical force is 50kgf at 1.0MPa. It operates on filtered air at 0.1-1.0MPa, runs at 30-800mm/s, and uses a fixed rubber bumper rather than an adjustable cushion.
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