This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL25X450-CA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL25X450-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 MAL25X450-CA
The AirTAC Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X450-CA is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø25mm bore and 450mm stroke, G1/8 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBL25X450-CA, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ25 mm
- Stroke450 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL25X450-CA
About the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X450-CA
The AirTAC MAL25X450-CA is a discontinued compact double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder. It delivers 245 N push and 206 N pull force at 0.5 MPa, utilizing a Ø10 mm carbon-steel rod with 20 um hard chrome plating. AirTAC replaced this legacy unit with the MBL25X450-CA, a drop-in upgrade retaining the exact 25 mm bore, 450 mm stroke, G1/8 port, and CA pivot mounting.
Two engineering details stand out on this SKU. First, the CA back cover is a pivot clevis designed to swing on a pin, safely absorbing arcing loads rather than binding the rod. Second, because this specific code lacks the -S magnet, it cannot accept any position sensor. Furthermore, the original MAL used threaded front and back covers, whereas the current MBL replacement features a riveted rolling-packed body for structural rigidity.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X450-CA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X450-CA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL25X450-CA |
| Bore size | Ø25 mm |
| Stroke | 450 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 MBL25X450-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 MBL25X450-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 MAL25X450-CA
| MAL | Aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 25 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×450 | 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 MAL25X450-CA Is Used
Pallet Transfer Drives
Uses the 245 N push force at 0.5 MPa to index light pallets down a packaging line, where the CA clevis accommodates slight misalignment during the 450 mm extension.
Textile Guiding Arms
Actuates a pivoting fabric guide arm over a 450 mm span; the CA pivot bracket swings naturally with the mechanism, preventing rod binding.
Warehouse Diverters
Pushes small totes between conveyor lanes in tight warehouse sorting spaces, relying on the 30-800 mm/s speed range for rapid cycling.
Replacing the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X450-CA with MBL25X450-CA
To replace the MAL25X450-CA, order the MBL25X450-CA. Confirm your port thread form (this SKU uses default PT tapered piping) and ensure your existing clevis pin matches the CA pivot bracket. If you require end-of-stroke position sensing, note that this specific legacy SKU lacks a magnet and cannot mount a sensor; the MBL upgrade with an -S suffix is required, which also shifts the sensor family from the old CS1-M / DS1-M to the modern CMSG / DMSG / EMSG switches.
For sizing flexibility, if 206 N pull at 0.5 MPa is excessive, step down to the 20 mm bore offering 132 N pull; if your load requires more force, step up to the 32 mm bore providing 346 N pull. Because the 450 mm stroke combined with the small Ø10 mm rod yields low side-load tolerance, you must use an external guide rail to prevent rod bending. The MAL uses a fixed rubber bumper, not an adjustable cushion; if shock absorption is inadequate for your moving mass, specify the current-line MBLC variant. Finally, a plain cylinder does not hold a load when air drops—add an external rod lock for safety.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL25X450-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 MBL25X450-CA instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X450-CA FAQ
Yes, the MAL25X450-CA is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL25X450-CA, which matches the 25 mm bore, 450 mm stroke, G1/8 port, and CA pivot mounting. The MBL upgrades the body from threaded covers to a riveted rolling-packed design.
At 0.5 MPa it provides 245 N push and 206 N pull force, 343 N push at 0.7 MPa, and a maximum theoretical force of 50 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Because this specific SKU lacks the -S magnet, it cannot accept a position sensor; you would need the -S variant on the MBL line to use CMSG or DMSG switches.
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