This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL25X500-CA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL25X500-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 MAL25X500-CA
The AirTAC Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X500-CA is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø25mm bore and 500mm stroke, G1/8 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBL25X500-CA, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ25 mm
- Stroke500 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL25X500-CA
About the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X500-CA
The AirTAC MAL25X500-CA is a discontinued 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 25 mm bore and a 500 mm stroke. Because this end-of-life model used threaded front and back covers, the exact drop-in replacement is the MBL25X500-CA, which features a modern riveted rolling-packed body while retaining the exact same bore, stroke, force, G1/8 port, and CA mounting.
This specific SKU lacks a built-in magnet, meaning it cannot accept any position sensing switches. The CA back cover is a pivot clevis designed to swing on a pin, accommodating arcing rod paths rather than rigid linear constraints. Internally, a heterogeneous two-way seal retains grease, and the 10 mm carbon-steel rod features 20 um hard-chrome plating to resist wear during long extensions.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X500-CA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X500-CA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL25X500-CA |
| Bore size | Ø25 mm |
| Stroke | 500 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 MBL25X500-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 MBL25X500-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 MAL25X500-CA
| MAL | Aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 25 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×500 | 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 MAL25X500-CA Is Used
Diverting Gate Arms
Swings a lightweight sorting flap on a packaging conveyor using the 245 N push force and CA pivot clevis to accommodate the arcing motion of the 500 mm stroke.
PCB Panel Extraction
Pushes populated circuit board trays out of a test oven, relying on the 10 mm hard-chrome rod to span the 500 mm gap without surface scoring.
Carton Push-Off
Ejects corrugated cartons from a narrow loading station, where the compact 25 mm aluminum body fits tightly between adjacent machine frames.
Replacing the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X500-CA with MBL25X500-CA
To replace the MAL25X500-CA, order the MBL25X500-CA to match the 25 mm bore, 500 mm stroke, PT thread, and CA pivot back cover exactly. If your machine needs position feedback, you must upgrade to an MBL25X500-S-CA model, which switches from the legacy CS1-M / DS1-M sensors to the current CMSG / DMSG / EMSG family. If a cushion is required for this 500 mm length, the MAL fixed rubber bumper cannot be adjusted; step up to the current MBLC line for an adjustable air cushion.
For sizing flexibility, 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 push. Because this is a 500 mm stroke on a 10 mm rod, side-load tolerance is extremely low; you must use an external guide rail to prevent rod bending. Additionally, a plain MBL does not hold its load when air is lost—the rod drifts—so add an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve for suspended loads.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL25X500-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 MBL25X500-CA instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X500-CA FAQ
Yes, the MAL25X500-CA is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL25X500-CA, offering the same 25 mm bore, 500 mm stroke, CA pivot mounting, and G1/8 port. The MBL upgrades the body to a riveted rolling-packed structure.
At 0.5 MPa it provides 245 N push and 206 N pull force, 343 N push at 0.7 MPa, and a maximum theoretical force of 50 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Because this specific SKU lacks an -S magnet, it cannot accept position sensors; adding a magnet requires switching to the MBL and CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches.
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