This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL25X50-CA-H — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL25X50-CA-H 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-H
The AirTAC Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X50-CA-H 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-H, 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-H
About the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X50-CA-H
The AirTAC MAL25X50-CA-H is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder with a 25mm bore and 50mm stroke. It delivers 245N push and 206N pull force at 0.5 MPa. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL25X50-CA-H, matching the bore, stroke, output force, G1/8 port, and CA pivot mounting.
This legacy MAL unit features threaded front and back covers, whereas the modern MBL uses a riveted rolling-packed body. Because this SKU lacks an -S magnet, it cannot accept a position sensor. The piston relies on a heterogeneous two-way seal that retains grease, running on a hard-chrome plated carbon-steel rod. End-of-stroke deceleration is handled by a fixed rubber bumper, not an adjustable cushion.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X50-CA-H Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X50-CA-H |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL25X50-CA-H |
| 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-H 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-H 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-H
| 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-H Is Used
PCB Router Gate
Actuates a pivoting dust-extraction gate on a printed circuit board routing machine, using the CA clevis to accommodate the swing arc while providing 245N push at 0.5 MPa.
Bottle Sorting Diverter
Pushes lightweight plastic bottles into a secondary packaging lane, where the 50mm stroke and 206N pull force rapidly retract the deflector flap without stalling the line.
Carton Flap Tucker
Folds minor corrugated box flaps prior to tape sealing in a compact packaging cell, relying on the self-lubricating front-cover bearing guide for millions of short cycles.
Replacing the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X50-CA-H with MBL25X50-CA-H
To replace the MAL25X50-CA-H, order the MBL25X50-CA-H. Confirm the 50mm stroke, G1/8 port, PT tapered thread, and the CA pivot back cover, which swings on a pin to absorb arcing loads. If you need to downsize, the 20mm bore provides 157N push at 0.5 MPa; to upsize, the 32mm bore yields 402N push. Note that the fixed rubber bumper is not a lock; a plain cylinder drifts when air is lost, so add an external rod lock for suspended loads. If your application requires adjustable end-cushioning, step up to the current-line MBLC series, as the MAL never offered this feature.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL25X50-CA-H (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-H instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X50-CA-H FAQ
Yes, the MAL25X50-CA-H is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL25X50-CA-H, offering the same 25mm bore, 50mm stroke, CA pivot mounting, and G1/8 port. The main physical change is that the MBL uses a riveted rolling-packed body instead of the MAL's threaded covers.
At 0.5 MPa operating pressure, the push force is 245N and the pull force is 206N. At 0.7 MPa, the push force increases to 343N. The maximum theoretical force is 50 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Note that this SKU lacks a magnet, so it cannot support CS1-M or DS1-M position sensors.
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