This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL25X45SCA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL25X45SCA 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 MAL25X45SCA
The AirTAC Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X45SCA 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 MBL25X45SCA, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ25 mm
- Stroke45 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL25X45SCA
About the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X45SCA
The AirTAC MAL25X45SCA is a discontinued compact double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder with a 25 mm bore and 45 mm stroke. It delivers 245 N push and 206 N pull at 0.5 MPa. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL25X45SCA, matching the bore, stroke, force, G1/8 port, and CA pivot mount.
This legacy MAL unit features a threaded front and back cover, whereas the current MBL uses a riveted rolling-packed body. Your -S magnet works with older CS1-M or DS1-M switches, but upgrading to the MBL means switching to CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensors. The piston relies on a heterogeneous two-way seal that retains grease, and the carbon-steel rod has 20 um hard-chrome plating for wear resistance.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X45SCA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X45SCA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL25X45SCA |
| 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 MBL25X45SCA 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 MBL25X45SCA 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 MAL25X45SCA
| 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 MAL25X45SCA Is Used
PCB Router Gantry
Drives a light Z-axis pick head on a printed circuit board router, using the 245 N push force and 45 mm stroke to clear the spindle.
Carton Flap Folder
Folds small corrugated box flaps on a packaging line, where the CA pivot bracket accommodates the slight arc of the moving arm.
IC Tube Sorter
Pushes integrated circuit tubes into a sorting bin, fitting into tight machine gaps with its compact aluminum body.
Replacing the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X45SCA with MBL25X45SCA
To replace this MAL, order the MBL25X45SCA. Confirm your 45 mm stroke, G1/8 port, PT thread, and the CA pivot back cover, which swings on a pin to absorb arcing loads. If you need an adjustable air cushion instead of the fixed rubber bumper, step up to the MBLC series. Remember, a plain cylinder drifts when air is lost; add an external rod lock for position holding.
For sizing, this 25 mm bore gives 245 N push at 0.5 MPa. If you need less force, step down to the 20 mm bore (157 N push). If you need more, step up to the 32 mm bore (402 N push).
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL25X45SCA (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 MBL25X45SCA instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X45SCA FAQ
Yes, the MAL25X45SCA is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL25X45SCA, offering the same 25 mm bore, 45 mm stroke, G1/8 port, and CA pivot mount. Note that the MBL uses a riveted body instead of threaded covers, and if you use the -S magnet, you must switch from CS1-M/DS1-M to CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors.
The 25 mm bore provides a push force of 245 N and a pull force of 206 N at 0.5 MPa. At 0.7 MPa, the push force is 343 N. The maximum theoretical force is 50 kgf at 1.0 MPa.
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