This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL25X45CA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL25X45CA 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 MAL25X45CA
The AirTAC Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X45CA is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø25mm bore and 45mm stroke, G1/8 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBL25X45CA, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ25 mm
- Stroke45 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL25X45CA
About the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X45CA
The AirTAC MAL25X45CA is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder featuring a 25mm bore and 45mm stroke. It delivers 245N of push force and 206N of pull force at 0.5MPa, utilizing a G1/8 port and a Ø10mm carbon-steel rod with 20um hard-chrome plating. Because this legacy series has reached end-of-life, the direct drop-in replacement is the MBL25X45CA, which matches the exact bore, stroke, output force, port size, and CA pivot mounting.
This specific SKU includes a CA pivot back cover, which swings on a pin to accommodate arcing rod loads rather than rigidly fixing them. The original MAL design relies on threaded front and back covers, whereas the modern MBL upgrade features a riveted rolling-packed body. Additionally, this unit lacks a built-in magnet, meaning it cannot accept a position sensor; if detection is needed on the replacement, an MBL with an S suffix is required, which shifts the compatible sensor family from the legacy CS1-M/DS1-M to the current CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X45CA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X45CA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL25X45CA |
| Bore size | Ø25 mm |
| Stroke | 45 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 MBL25X45CA 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 MBL25X45CA 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 MAL25X45CA
| MAL | Aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 25 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×45 | 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 MAL25X45CA Is Used
Textile Loom Guide
Actuates a thread guide arm on a textile loom, using the 245N push force at 0.5MPa to shift the yarn carrier smoothly across the beam.
Packaging Diverter
Pivots a small diverter gate on a packaging conveyor to sort small cardboard cartons, leveraging the CA clevis to handle the arcing load.
PCB Test Fixture
Drives a light probe head onto a printed circuit board test fixture, where the 45mm stroke provides exact positioning without crushing components.
Replacing the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X45CA with MBL25X45CA
To replace the MAL25X45CA, order the MBL25X45CA, ensuring you retain the exact 45mm stroke, G1/8 port, PT thread form, and CA pivot back cover. If your application requires less force, step down to the 20mm bore neighbor, which provides 157N of push at 0.5MPa; if you need more power, step up to the 32mm bore, offering 402N of push at 0.5MPa. Keep in mind that a plain cylinder does not hold its load when air pressure is lost, as the rod will drift; for safety holding, use an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve. The MAL uses a fixed rubber bumper for end-of-stroke damping, but if an adjustable air cushion is required for your cycle speed, specify the MBLC variant on the current line.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL25X45CA (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 MBL25X45CA instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X45CA FAQ
Yes, the MAL25X45CA is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL25X45CA, which shares the identical 25mm bore, 45mm stroke, G1/8 port, and CA pivot mounting. The main structural change is moving from the MAL threaded covers to a riveted rolling-packed body on the MBL.
The 25mm bore generates 245N of push force and 206N of pull force at 0.5MPa. At 0.7MPa, the push force is 343N. The maximum theoretical force is 50 kgf at 1.0MPa. Note that this specific SKU has no magnet, so it cannot support a position sensor.
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