This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL25X475SCALB — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL25X475SCALB 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 MAL25X475SCALB
The AirTAC Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X475SCALB 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 MBL25X475SCALB, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ25 mm
- Stroke475 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL25X475SCALB
About the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X475SCALB
The AirTAC MAL25X475SCALB is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder with a 25mm bore and 475mm stroke. It delivers 245N push and 206N pull at 0.5MPa, utilizing a G1/8 port and a Ø10mm carbon-steel rod with 20µm hard chrome plating. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL25X475SCALB, which matches the bore, stroke, output force, port size and mounting accessories perfectly.
This SKU includes a CA pivot back cover for arcing loads, LB foot mounting, and a built-in magnet (-S). A key upgrade detail is the body construction: the legacy MAL uses threaded front and back covers, whereas the modern MBL features a riveted rolling-packed body. Additionally, the -S magnet on this MAL pairs with older CS1-M / DS1-M switches, but the MBL replacement requires current CMSG / DMSG / EMSG sensors. The cylinder relies on a fixed rubber bumper, not an adjustable cushion, and uses a heterogeneous two-way seal that retains grease for consistent operation.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X475SCALB Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X475SCALB |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL25X475SCALB |
| 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 MBL25X475SCALB 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 MBL25X475SCALB 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 MAL25X475SCALB
| 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 MAL25X475SCALB Is Used
Packaging Flap Folder
Drives a 475mm stroke lever to fold heavy cardboard flaps on a packaging conveyor, utilizing the 245N push force at 0.5MPa to crease corrugated material cleanly.
Textile Beam Indexer
Shifts a textile beam into a winding cradle using the CA pivot bracket to accommodate the arcing motion of the heavy loading arm during transfer.
Warehouse Tray Pusher
Ejects loaded warehouse trays onto a roller lane, where the LB foot mounting provides a rigid base to withstand the repetitive lateral friction of tray ejection.
Replacing the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X475SCALB with MBL25X475SCALB
To replace the MAL25X475SCALB, order the MBL25X475SCALB. Confirm the 25mm bore, 475mm stroke, G1/8 port, PT thread, CA pivot back cover, LB foot mounting, and the -S magnet. Because the sensor family changes from CS1-M / DS1-M to CMSG / DMSG / EMSG, plan to update your switches during the swap. If you need adjustable air cushioning at the end of stroke, step up to the MBLC variant on the current line, as the MAL only offers a fixed rubber bumper.
For sizing flexibility, stepping down to the 20mm bore yields 157N push at 0.5MPa, while stepping up to the 32mm bore provides 402N push at 0.5MPa. At 475mm, the relatively small Ø10mm rod has low side-load tolerance, so the CA pivot clevis is essential to absorb arcing loads and prevent rod bending. A plain bumper does not hold a load when air is lost, so add an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve if position holding is critical.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL25X475SCALB (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 MBL25X475SCALB instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X475SCALB FAQ
Yes, the MAL series is end-of-life. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL25X475SCALB, matching the 25mm bore, 475mm stroke, G1/8 port, CA pivot cover, LB mount, and -S magnet. The MBL upgrades the body to a riveted rolling-packed design and requires CMSG / DMSG / EMSG sensors instead of the older CS1-M / DS1-M switches.
At 0.5MPa, the 25mm bore provides 245N push and 206N pull. At 0.7MPa, push increases to 343N. The theoretical maximum force is 50kgf at 1.0MPa. Operating pressure is 0.1-1.0MPa, speed is 30-800mm/s, and it uses a fixed rubber bumper, not an adjustable cushion.
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