This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL25X40SCA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL25X40SCA 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 MAL25X40SCA
The AirTAC Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X40SCA 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 MBL25X40SCA, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ25 mm
- Stroke40 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL25X40SCA
About the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X40SCA
The AirTAC MAL25X40SCA is a discontinued compact double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder. It features a 25mm bore and 40mm stroke, generating 245N of push force and 206N of pull force at 0.5 MPa. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL25X40SCA, which matches the bore, stroke, output force, G1/8 port, and CA pivot mounting.
This legacy SKU includes a built-in magnet (-S) for position sensing, originally designed for CS1-M or DS1-M switches. The modern MBL replacement utilizes CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensors. Another upgrade detail is the body construction: the old MAL uses threaded front and back covers, whereas the current MBL features a riveted rolling-packed body. The piston relies on a heterogeneous two-way seal that retains grease, and the carbon-steel rod has 20 um hard-chrome plating.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X40SCA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X40SCA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL25X40SCA |
| 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 MBL25X40SCA 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 MBL25X40SCA 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 MAL25X40SCA
| 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 MAL25X40SCA Is Used
Textile Loom Guide
Drives a 245N thread-guiding arm on a weaving loom, using the CA pivot to accommodate the natural arc of the mechanism without bending the 10mm rod.
Pouch Sealing Gate
Actuates a lightweight diverter flap at 343N (0.7 MPa) to route packaging pouches on a compact filling line, fitting within tight 40mm stroke clearances.
PCB Ejector Mechanism
Pushes populated circuit boards out of a test fixture with 206N pull force retraction, relying on the CS1-M sensor for precise timing.
Replacing the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X40SCA with MBL25X40SCA
To replace the MAL25X40SCA, order the MBL25X40SCA, ensuring you keep the 25mm bore, 40mm stroke, PT thread, and CA pivot back cover. The CA clevis allows the cylinder to swing on a pin, making it ideal for arcing loads where a rigid flat-end U cover would induce binding. Because this is a 25mm bore, the port is G1/8 and the rod end thread is M10x1.25.
If you need to step down, the 20mm bore neighbor provides 157N push at 0.5 MPa. Stepping up to the 32mm bore yields 402N push at 0.5 MPa. Note that the fixed rubber bumper softens end-of-stroke impacts but does not lock the load; if air is lost, the rod drifts, requiring an external rod lock for position holding. If an adjustable air cushion is required, specify the MBLC variant on the current line instead of the standard MBL.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL25X40SCA (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 MBL25X40SCA instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X40SCA FAQ
Yes, the MAL25X40SCA is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL25X40SCA, offering the same 25mm bore, 40mm stroke, force, G1/8 port, and CA pivot mounting. The MBL upgrades the body to a riveted rolling-packed design and requires CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors instead of the older CS1-M/DS1-M switches used by the MAL -S magnet.
The 25mm bore features a G1/8 port and a 10mm rod with an M10x1.25 thread. At 0.5 MPa it provides 245N push and 206N pull force. At 0.7 MPa the push force is 343N, and the maximum theoretical force is 50 kgf at 1.0 MPa.
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