This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL25X50-CA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL25X50-CA 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 MAL25X50-CA
The AirTAC Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X50-CA is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø25mm bore and 50mm stroke, G1/8 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBL25X50-CA, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ25 mm
- Stroke50 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL25X50-CA
About the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X50-CA
The AirTAC MAL25X50-CA is a discontinued compact double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder, delivering 245 N of push force at 0.5 MPa. It features a 25 mm bore, 50 mm stroke, and a CA pivot back cover designed to swing on a pin for arcing loads. AirTAC has replaced this legacy unit with the MBL25X50-CA, a drop-in alternative retaining the exact bore, stroke, force, G1/8 port, and CA mounting.
This SKU lacks the -S magnet, meaning it cannot accept a position sensor. The original MAL uses threaded front and back covers, whereas the current MBL features a riveted rolling-packed body. The internal heterogeneous two-way seal retains grease, and the 10 mm carbon-steel rod has 20 µm hard-chrome plating for wear resistance.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X50-CA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X50-CA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL25X50-CA |
| Bore size | Ø25 mm |
| Stroke | 50 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 MBL25X50-CA 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 MBL25X50-CA 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 MAL25X50-CA
| MAL | Aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 25 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×50 | 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 MAL25X50-CA Is Used
Pouch Transfer Arms
Actuates a swinging arm on a packaging line to route pouches, using the CA pivot to accommodate the natural arc of the 245 N push motion.
Wire Cutters
Drives a lightweight cutting jaw on a wire harness assembly station, where the 50 mm stroke and 206 N pull force deliver rapid, precise truncation.
Bin Diverter Flaps
Pivots diverter flaps on a small-parts gravity conveyor, relying on the compact aluminum body to fit within tight 25 mm bore spacing constraints.
Replacing the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X50-CA with MBL25X50-CA
To replace the MAL25X50-CA, order the MBL25X50-CA to match the 25 mm bore, 50 mm stroke, PT thread, and CA pivot clevis exactly. If you need to adjust the force, stepping down to the 20 mm bore yields 157 N push at 0.5 MPa, while stepping up to the 32 mm bore provides 402 N. This cylinder uses a fixed rubber bumper, so if your application requires an adjustable air cushion, specify the MBLC variant on the current line. Because this specific SKU has no -S magnet, it cannot support a sensor; if you need position detection, order the MBL25X50S-CA and use the current CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG switches instead of the older CS1-M or DS1-M. Note that the bumper softens end-of-stroke impacts but does not hold the load; if air is lost, the rod drifts, requiring an external rod lock for position holding.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL25X50-CA (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 MBL25X50-CA instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X50-CA FAQ
Yes, the MAL series is end-of-life. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL25X50-CA, offering the same 25 mm bore, 50 mm stroke, CA pivot mounting, and G1/8 port.
At 0.5 MPa, it pushes with 245 N and pulls with 206 N. At 0.7 MPa, push is 343 N, with a theoretical maximum of 50 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Because this specific SKU lacks the -S magnet, it cannot accept a position sensor.
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