This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL25X55CA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL25X55CA 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 MAL25X55CA
The AirTAC Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X55CA is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø25mm bore and 55mm stroke, G1/8 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBL25X55CA, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ25 mm
- Stroke55 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL25X55CA
About the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X55CA
The AirTAC MAL25X55CA is a discontinued compact double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder with a 25mm bore and 55mm stroke. It delivers 245N push and 206N pull force at 0.5MPa. The direct drop-in replacement is the MBL25X55CA, which matches the exact bore, stroke, force, G1/8 port, and CA pivot mounting for seamless integration.
This legacy unit features a CA pivot clevis back cover designed to swing on a pin for arcing loads. Unlike the riveted rolling-packed body of the new MBL, the MAL uses threaded front and back covers. Because this specific SKU lacks an -S magnet, it cannot support a position sensor. The internal piston relies on a heterogeneous two-way seal that retains grease, running on a carbon-steel rod with 20um hard chrome plating.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X55CA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X55CA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL25X55CA |
| Bore size | Ø25 mm |
| Stroke | 55 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 MBL25X55CA 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 MBL25X55CA 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 MAL25X55CA
| MAL | Aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 25 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×55 | 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 MAL25X55CA Is Used
Divert Gate Actuation
Drives a swinging diverter gate on a packaging conveyor using the 245N push force and CA pivot clevis to accommodate the arcing motion.
PCB Shuttle Pusher
Indexes printed circuit board trays in a tight electronics assembly cell where the 55mm stroke and compact aluminum body fit restrictive spaces.
Carton Flap Folder
Folds minor flaps on small cartons before sealing, relying on the 206N pull force to retract the 10mm rod cleanly out of the packaging path.
Replacing the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X55CA with MBL25X55CA
To replace the MAL25X55CA, order the MBL25X55CA. Verify your 10mm rod-end thread (M10x1.25) and the default PT port thread. The CA clevis back cover swings on a pin for arcing loads, differing from a rigid U flat-end. If you need position sensing, you must step up to an -S magnet model, which changes the sensor family from the old CS1-M/DS1-M to the current CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches. If you need an adjustable air cushion rather than the fixed rubber bumper, look at the MBLC variant.
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. Note that a plain MBL does not hold its load when air is lost; the rod drifts. For a held load, install an external rod lock or a pilot-operated check valve.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL25X55CA (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 MBL25X55CA instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X55CA FAQ
Yes, the MAL25X55CA is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL25X55CA, offering the same 25mm bore, 55mm stroke, 50kgf max force, G1/8 port, and CA pivot mounting. The MBL upgrades the body to a riveted rolling-packed design.
At 0.5MPa it provides 245N push and 206N pull; at 0.7MPa it provides 343N push, with a theoretical max of 50kgf at 1.0MPa. Because this specific SKU lacks an -S magnet, it cannot take a position sensor; the MBL replacement with -S uses CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches.
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