This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL25X575CA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL25X575CA 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 MAL25X575CA
The AirTAC Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X575CA is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø25mm bore and 575mm stroke, G1/8 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBL25X575CA, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ25 mm
- Stroke575 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL25X575CA
About the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X575CA
The AirTAC MAL25X575CA is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder with a 25mm bore and a 575mm stroke. Because the stroke exceeds the 500mm standard limit, this is a made-to-order unit delivering 245N push and 206N pull at 0.5MPa. AirTAC replaced the MAL line with the MBL series, making the MBL25X575CA your exact drop-in replacement. It matches the original bore, stroke, force, port, and mounting configuration perfectly.
This legacy SKU features a CA pivot clevis back cover designed to swing on a pin for arcing loads, which is essential for a 575mm stroke. The older MAL body uses threaded front and back covers, whereas the modern MBL utilizes a riveted rolling-packed body. Note that this specific model lacks a magnet (-S), so it cannot accept a position sensor. It relies on a fixed rubber bumper for end-of-stroke damping, not an adjustable cushion.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X575CA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X575CA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL25X575CA |
| Bore size | Ø25 mm |
| Stroke | 575 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 MBL25X575CA 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 MBL25X575CA 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 MAL25X575CA
| MAL | Aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 25 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×575 | 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 MAL25X575CA Is Used
Pouch Packaging Diverter
Actuates a swinging diverter arm on a vertical form-fill-seal machine, using the CA clevis to accommodate the arc of the 575mm stroke without binding.
Textile Loom Tensioner
Extends a yarn tensioning gate on a weaving loom, where the 245N push force at 0.5MPa is sufficient to hold fabric tension across a long carriage travel.
Warehouse Carton Pusher
Pushes corrugated cartons from a roller accumulation line into a labeling station, taking advantage of the 575mm reach to clear the conveyor width.
Replacing the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X575CA with MBL25X575CA
To replace the MAL25X575CA, order the MBL25X575CA. Verify your porting (G1/8), rod-end thread (M10x1.25), and the CA pivot back cover. Since this SKU has no -S magnet, it cannot support a CS1-M or DS1-M sensor; if you need position detection on the new unit, add an S to the MBL order and switch to the current CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensor family.
At 575mm, the 10mm rod is highly susceptible to bending under side-loads; the CA clevis is mandatory here to prevent rod binding, and an external guide rail is strongly recommended. If you need less force, step down to the 20mm bore (157N push @0.5MPa). If you need more force, step up to the 32mm bore (402N push @0.5MPa). Remember that the fixed rubber bumper is not a lock; the rod will drift if air pressure is lost, so use an external rod lock for vertical loads. If adjustable air cushioning is required, look at the MBLC variant on the current line.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL25X575CA (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 MBL25X575CA instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X575CA FAQ
Yes, the MAL series is end-of-life. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL25X575CA. It offers the same 25mm bore, 575mm stroke, CA pivot mounting, G1/8 port, and force output. The MBL upgrades the body to a riveted rolling-packed design instead of the original threaded covers.
At 0.5MPa it provides 245N push and 206N pull; at 0.7MPa the push is 343N, with a maximum theoretical force of 50kgf at 1.0MPa. It uses a fixed rubber bumper for end-of-stroke damping. It does not have adjustable cushioning; for that, you must step up to the current MBLC line.
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