This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL25X450CASDB — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL25X450CASDB 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 MAL25X450CASDB
The AirTAC Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X450CASDB 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 MBL25X450CASDB, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ25 mm
- Stroke450 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL25X450CASDB
About the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X450CASDB
The AirTAC MAL25X450CASDB is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder engineered for compact spaces. It delivers 245 N of push force and 206 N of pull force at 0.5 MPa. AirTAC replaced this legacy unit with the MBL25X450CASDB, a drop-in alternative retaining the exact 25 mm bore, 450 mm stroke, G1/8 port, and SDB mounting form.
This SKU features a CA pivot back cover and an SDB pivot bracket, allowing the body to swing on a pin to absorb arcing rod trajectories over its 450 mm travel. Because it lacks the -S code, this specific cylinder cannot accept a position sensor. The original MAL body relies on threaded front and back covers, whereas the modern MBL replacement utilizes a riveted rolling-packed body. Both designs employ a fixed rubber bumper at the stroke ends rather than an adjustable air cushion.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X450CASDB Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X450CASDB |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL25X450CASDB |
| 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 MBL25X450CASDB 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 MBL25X450CASDB 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 MAL25X450CASDB
| 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 MAL25X450CASDB Is Used
Pouch Packaging Diverter
Actuates a swing gate on a vertical form-fill-seal machine to route sealed pouches, utilizing the 245 N push force and CA pivot to accommodate the lateral arc of the moving product stream.
Textile Loom Tensioner
Traverses 450 mm to position a yarn guide bar on a weaving loom, where the SDB pivot bracket absorbs the slight misalignment from the vibrating frame during high-speed operation.
Warehouse Carton Rejecter
Pushes mislabeled cardboard cartons off a narrow logistics sorting belt, relying on the 343 N thrust at 0.7 MPa to overcome the friction of the sliding box over the extended distance.
Replacing the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X450CASDB with MBL25X450CASDB
To replace this MAL25X450CASDB, order the MBL25X450CASDB. Confirm your PT port thread, the CA clevis back cover, and the SDB pivot bracket are retained in your mechanical assembly. If you require position sensing, you must move to an -S designated MBL model and upgrade to the current CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG switch family, as the older CS1-M and DS1-M sensors are phased out.
For sizing flexibility, stepping down to a 20 mm bore drops the push force to 157 N at 0.5 MPa, while stepping up to a 32 mm bore increases it to 402 N. Because this unit has a 450 mm stroke and a 10 mm rod, side-load tolerance is minimal; you must rely on the CA and SDB pivot combination to prevent rod bending, or add an external guide. The fixed rubber bumper will not hold a load if air pressure drops, so install a pilot-operated check valve if drift is unacceptable. If end-of-stroke impact is too severe, upgrade to the MBLC series for an adjustable air cushion.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL25X450CASDB (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 MBL25X450CASDB instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X450CASDB FAQ
Yes, the MAL25X450CASDB is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL25X450CASDB. It matches the 25 mm bore, 450 mm stroke, G1/8 port, CA pivot back cover, and SDB mounting bracket. The main physical change is that the MBL uses a riveted rolling-packed body instead of the threaded covers found on the MAL.
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 SKU lacks the -S magnet code, it cannot accept a position sensor like the older CS1-M or DS1-M switches.
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