This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL25X475CA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL25X475CA 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 MAL25X475CA
The AirTAC Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X475CA is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø25mm bore and 475mm stroke, G1/8 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBL25X475CA, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ25 mm
- Stroke475 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL25X475CA
About the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X475CA
The AirTAC MAL25X475CA is a discontinued compact double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder with a 25mm bore and 475mm stroke. It delivers 245N push and 206N pull force at 0.5 MPa, utilizing a G1/8 port and an M10x1.25 rod-end thread. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL25X475CA, matching the bore, stroke, force, port, and CA pivot mounting for a seamless upgrade.
This legacy model features a CA pivot clevis back cover designed to swing on a pin for arcing loads, crucial for a 475mm stroke where rod side-loading is a major risk. The original MAL uses threaded front and back covers on the barrel, whereas the modern MBL utilizes a riveted rolling-packed body. Additionally, because this specific SKU lacks the -S magnet, it cannot accept any position sensor.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X475CA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X475CA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL25X475CA |
| Bore size | Ø25 mm |
| Stroke | 475 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 MBL25X475CA 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 MBL25X475CA 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 MAL25X475CA
| MAL | Aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 25 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×475 | 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 MAL25X475CA Is Used
Textile Loom Weft Insertion
Handles the arcing swing motion on a pivot pin to thread weft yarn, using the 245N push force to operate the guide mechanism in tight loom spaces.
Packaging Flap Folder
Folds cardboard box flaps along a curved trajectory, where the CA pivot clevis absorbs lateral stress and the 475mm stroke accommodates large carton widths.
PCB Conveyor Sorting Gate
Diverts circuit boards between testing lanes, requiring the full 475mm extension to clear the conveyor belt while the compact 25mm bore fits within the frame.
Replacing the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X475CA with MBL25X475CA
To replace the MAL25X475CA, order the MBL25X475CA, ensuring you match the PT thread form, G1/8 port, and CA pivot back cover. If your application requires end-of-stroke sensing, you must step up to an MBL25X475SCA, as this non-magnet SKU cannot support a sensor. If a cushion is needed to absorb the kinetic energy of this long stroke, look to the MBLC series, since the MAL only offers a fixed rubber bumper.
At 475mm, the small 10mm rod has low side-load tolerance; always use an external guide rail to prevent rod bending. For sizing flexibility, stepping down to bore 20 yields 157N push at 0.5 MPa, while stepping up to bore 32 provides 402N push at 0.5 MPa. Remember, a plain cylinder does not hold its load when air is lost—the rod drifts, so add an external rod lock for suspended loads.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL25X475CA (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 MBL25X475CA instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X475CA FAQ
Yes, the MAL25X475CA is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL25X475CA, which provides the same 25mm bore, 475mm stroke, 245N push force at 0.5 MPa, G1/8 port, and CA pivot mounting.
The force figures are 245N push and 206N pull at 0.5 MPa, 343N push at 0.7 MPa, and a maximum theoretical force of 50 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Because this SKU lacks the -S magnet, it cannot accept a position sensor; the MBL replacement with -S uses CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches.
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