This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL25X525CA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL25X525CA 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 MAL25X525CA
The AirTAC Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X525CA is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø25mm bore and 525mm stroke, G1/8 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBL25X525CA, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ25 mm
- Stroke525 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL25X525CA
About the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X525CA
The AirTAC MAL25X525CA is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder with a 25mm bore and a 525mm stroke. Because 525mm exceeds the 500mm standard limit, this is a non-standard, made-to-order length. It delivers 245N of push force and 206N of pull force at 0.5MPa. AirTAC replaced the MAL series with the MBL line, making MBL25X525CA the exact drop-in replacement sharing the same bore, stroke, force, G1/8 port, and CA pivot cover.
This legacy SKU features a CA pivot clevis back cover designed to swing on a pin for arcing loads, which is critical for a 525mm stroke that amplifies side-load leverage. The original MAL body uses threaded front and back covers, whereas the MBL replacement upgrades to a riveted rolling-packed body. Note that this specific SKU lacks the -S magnet, meaning it cannot accept a position sensor. The internal piston relies on a heterogeneous two-way seal that retains grease, paired with a self-lubricating front-cover bearing guide.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X525CA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X525CA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL25X525CA |
| Bore size | Ø25 mm |
| Stroke | 525 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 MBL25X525CA 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 MBL25X525CA 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 MAL25X525CA
| MAL | Aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 25 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×525 | 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 MAL25X525CA Is Used
Pivot-Arm Sorter
Uses the CA clevis to swing a 525mm arm over a conveyor, relying on the 245N push force at 0.5MPa to deflect small packages into分流 lanes.
Long-Reach Stamping
Extends a 525mm stroke to press small labels into deep-drawn trays, where the 206N pull force safely retracts the tooling away from the workspace.
Carton Push-Off
Cycles a pivoting pusher plate at the end of a packaging line, where the CA pivot absorbs arcing motion and the 343N force at 0.7MPa clears packed boxes.
Replacing the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X525CA with MBL25X525CA
To replace this discontinued cylinder, order the MBL25X525CA, ensuring you match the PT threaded port and the CA pivot back cover. If you need to adjust the force, 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. Since this SKU has no -S magnet, it cannot support a position sensor; if you need detection, the MBL25X525CAS replacement uses current CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG switches instead of the older CS1-M/DS1-M family.
A 525mm stroke on a 10mm rod requires careful side-load management; use the CA pivot to prevent rod bending, or add an external guide rail. The fixed rubber bumper softens end-of-stroke impact but is not an adjustable cushion—if you need adjustable cushioning, look at the MBLC variant on the current line. Remember that a plain MBL does not hold its load when air pressure is lost, so install an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve for vertical holding.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL25X525CA (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 MBL25X525CA instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X525CA FAQ
Yes, the MAL25X525CA is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL25X525CA, which matches the 25mm bore, 525mm stroke, CA pivot cover, G1/8 port, and output force. The main upgrade is the MBL's riveted rolling-packed body replacing the MAL's threaded covers.
At 0.5MPa, it provides 245N push and 206N pull force; at 0.7MPa it provides 343N push, with a maximum theoretical force of 50kgf at 1.0MPa. Because this specific SKU lacks the -S magnet, it cannot accept a position sensor; the MBL25X525CAS replacement would use CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG switches.
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