This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL25X57CA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL25X57CA 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 MAL25X57CA
The AirTAC Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X57CA is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø25mm bore and 57mm stroke, G1/8 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBL25X57CA, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ25 mm
- Stroke57 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL25X57CA
About the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X57CA
The AirTAC MAL25X57CA is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder. It delivers 245 N push and 206 N pull at 0.5 MPa, operating at 30-800 mm/s within a 0.1-1.0 MPa pressure range. AirTAC replaced this legacy unit with the MBL25X57CA, a drop-in alternative retaining the exact 25 mm bore, 57 mm stroke, G1/8 port, and CA pivot mounting.
This SKU features a CA pivot clevis back cover designed to swing on a pin for arcing loads. Because it lacks the -S magnet code, it cannot accept a position sensor. The original MAL body uses threaded front and back covers, whereas the MBL replacement utilizes a riveted rolling-packed body. Both share a fixed rubber bumper, meaning the rod drifts if air pressure is lost.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X57CA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X57CA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL25X57CA |
| Bore size | Ø25 mm |
| Stroke | 57 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 MBL25X57CA 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 MBL25X57CA 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 MAL25X57CA
| MAL | Aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 25 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×57 | 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 MAL25X57CA Is Used
Textile Loom Guide
Actuates a pivoting thread guide arm on a textile loom, using the CA clevis to accommodate the arcing swing while applying 245 N of push force.
Bottling Line Diverter
Pushes lightweight aluminum cans onto a secondary packaging conveyor, where the fixed rubber bumper safely absorbs the 57 mm stroke impact.
PCB Sorting Gate
Indexes populated circuit boards from a test fixture, relying on the 206 N pull force to retract the gate in tight 25 mm bore spaces.
Replacing the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X57CA with MBL25X57CA
To replace the MAL25X57CA, order the MBL25X57CA. Verify your PT port thread, 10 mm rod with M10x1.25 end thread, and CA clevis mount. If your application requires position sensing, you must step up to an -S variant, noting the MBL uses current CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches rather than the old CS1-M/DS1-M sensors. If you need an adjustable air cushion instead of the fixed rubber bumper, look to the MBLC series.
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. Remember that a plain MBL does not hold a load unpowered; add an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve for fail-safe positioning.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL25X57CA (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 MBL25X57CA instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X57CA FAQ
Yes, the MAL25X57CA is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL25X57CA, which matches the 25 mm bore, 57 mm stroke, G1/8 port, and CA pivot mount.
It provides 245 N push and 206 N pull at 0.5 MPa, 343 N push at 0.7 MPa, and a maximum of 50 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Because this specific SKU lacks the -S magnet, it cannot accept a position sensor.
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