This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL25X465SCA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL25X465SCA 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 MAL25X465SCA
The AirTAC Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X465SCA is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø25mm bore and 465mm stroke, G1/8 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBL25X465SCA, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ25 mm
- Stroke465 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL25X465SCA
About the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X465SCA
The AirTAC MAL25X465SCA is a discontinued compact double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder. It delivers 245 N of push force and 206 N of pull force at 0.5 MPa, utilizing a 10 mm carbon-steel rod with 20 um hard chrome plating. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL25X465SCA, which matches the 25 mm bore, 465 mm stroke, G1/8 port, and CA pivot mounting.
This legacy unit features a built-in magnet (-S) for position detection. The original MAL body used threaded front and back covers, whereas the current MBL utilizes a riveted rolling-packed body. Furthermore, the MAL -S magnet interfaces with older CS1-M or DS1-M reed switches, while the MBL replacement requires the modern CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensor families.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X465SCA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X465SCA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL25X465SCA |
| Bore size | Ø25 mm |
| Stroke | 465 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 MBL25X465SCA 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 MBL25X465SCA 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 MAL25X465SCA
| MAL | Aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 25 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×465 | 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 MAL25X465SCA Is Used
Textile Yarn Guide
Shifts a yarn guide carriage across a 465 mm path; the CA pivot absorbs minor misalignment while the 245 N thrust at 0.5 MPa easily overcomes guide friction.
Package Pusher Diverter
Pushes light cardboard cartons off a belt line where the 465 mm stroke reaches across the lane and the compact 25 mm barrel fits between tight roller gaps.
PCB Edge Conveyor
Extends to clamp delicate printed circuit boards during an inspection cycle, using the -S magnet and a CS1-M switch to verify the clamp is open before transport.
Replacing the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X465SCA with MBL25X465SCA
To replace the MAL25X465SCA, order the MBL25X465SCA. Confirm the 465 mm stroke, G1/8 PT port, and the CA pivot back cover, which swings on a pin to accommodate arcing loads rather than rigidly binding the assembly. Because this SKU includes the -S magnet, remember to upgrade your sensors from the legacy CS1-M or DS1-M to the current CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG switches used on the MBL.
With a 465 mm stroke, the 10 mm rod is highly susceptible to bending under side-loads; use an external guide rail or ensure the CA clevis can freely articulate. If you need to step down, the 20 mm bore provides 157 N of push at 0.5 MPa. If you need more force, step up to the 32 mm bore, which provides 402 N of push at 0.5 MPa. Note that the fixed rubber bumper is not an adjustable cushion; order an MBLC if you need end-of-stroke deceleration. Additionally, this cylinder will drift if air pressure is lost, so install an external rod lock for fail-safe load holding.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL25X465SCA (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 MBL25X465SCA instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X465SCA FAQ
Yes, the MAL25X465SCA is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL25X465SCA, which offers the same 25 mm bore, 465 mm stroke, CA pivot mount, and G1/8 port. You only need to update your sensors from the older CS1-M or DS1-M to the current CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG switches.
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. The maximum theoretical force is 50 kgf at 1.0 MPa. It operates on filtered air at 0.1-1.0 MPa with a speed range of 30-800 mm/s.
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