This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL25X40CA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL25X40CA 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 MAL25X40CA
The AirTAC Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X40CA is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø25mm bore and 40mm stroke, G1/8 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBL25X40CA, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ25 mm
- Stroke40 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL25X40CA
About the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X40CA
The AirTAC MAL25X40CA is a discontinued compact double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder. It delivers 245 N of push force and 206 N of pull force at 0.5 MPa. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL25X40CA, which matches the 25 mm bore, 40 mm stroke, G1/8 port, and CA pivot mounting. The legacy MAL body used 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, upgrading to an MBL with the -S option is necessary, which transitions the user from the older CS1-M / DS1-M switches to the modern CMSG / DMSG / EMSG sensor family. The cylinder relies on a fixed rubber bumper for end-of-stroke deceleration rather than an adjustable air cushion. Additionally, the piston employs a heterogeneous two-way seal that retains grease, and the carbon-steel rod features 20 um hard-chrome plating to resist wear.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X40CA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X40CA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL25X40CA |
| Bore size | Ø25 mm |
| Stroke | 40 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 MBL25X40CA 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 MBL25X40CA 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 MAL25X40CA
| MAL | Aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 25 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×40 | 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 MAL25X40CA Is Used
PCB Pick & Place Pivot
Actuates a rotating pick head for electronic component placement, using the CA clevis to absorb arcing motion while providing 245 N of push force at 0.5 MPa.
Packaging Lane Diverter
Pushes small cardboard cartons onto an auxiliary conveyor belt, where the 40 mm stroke and compact aluminum body fit neatly within tight side-rail gaps.
Bottle Sorting Gate
Indexes a mechanical gate to separate plastic bottles by diameter on a filling line, relying on the 206 N pull force to retract the diverter arm rapidly.
Replacing the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X40CA with MBL25X40CA
To replace the MAL25X40CA, order the MBL25X40CA. Confirm the 40 mm stroke, G1/8 port, PT thread form, and the CA pivot back cover, which swings on a pin to accommodate arcing loads. If your application requires adjustable air cushioning to stop heavier loads smoothly, step up to the MBLC variant on the current line. If you need to size the force either direction, stepping down to the 20 mm bore yields 157 N of push at 0.5 MPa, while stepping up to the 32 mm bore provides 402 N. Note that a plain cylinder does not hold its position when air is lost; the rod will drift, so utilize an external rod lock for suspended loads.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL25X40CA (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 MBL25X40CA instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X40CA FAQ
Yes, the MAL series is end-of-life. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL25X40CA. It offers the same 25 mm bore, 40 mm stroke, CA pivot mounting, and G1/8 port. The main change is the body construction: the MAL used threaded covers, while the MBL uses a riveted rolling-packed body.
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 MAL25X40CA SKU lacks a -S magnet, it cannot accept a position sensor.
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