This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL25X5CA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL25X5CA 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 MAL25X5CA
The AirTAC Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X5CA is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø25mm bore and 5mm stroke, G1/8 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBL25X5CA, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ25 mm
- Stroke5 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL25X5CA
About the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X5CA
The AirTAC MAL25X5CA is a discontinued compact double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder with a 25 mm bore and 5 mm stroke. It delivers 245 N of push force at 0.5 MPa. AirTAC replaced this legacy unit with the MBL25X5CA, a drop-in alternative retaining the exact same 10 mm rod, G1/8 port, and CA pivot mounting.
This specific SKU features a CA pivot back cover designed to swing on a pin for arcing loads, and because it lacks the -S code, it cannot accept a position sensor. The original MAL body uses threaded front and back covers, whereas the modern MBL replacement utilizes a riveted rolling-packed body for faster assembly. Both share a fixed rubber bumper and a self-lubricating front-cover bearing guide that supports the carbon-steel, hard-chrome plated rod.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X5CA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X5CA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL25X5CA |
| Bore size | Ø25 mm |
| Stroke | 5 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 MBL25X5CA 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 MBL25X5CA 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 MAL25X5CA
| MAL | Aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 25 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×5 | 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 MAL25X5CA Is Used
Pick-and-place ejection
Uses the 5 mm stroke to rapidly eject small molded plastic parts from a fixture without overshooting the clamp.
PCB edge clamping
Provides 245 N of push at 0.5 MPa to hold a circuit board edge securely during automated wave soldering.
Pivot gate actuation
Leverages the CA clevis back cover to swing a lightweight sorting flap on a pharmaceutical packaging line.
Replacing the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X5CA with MBL25X5CA
To replace the MAL25X5CA, order the MBL25X5CA, matching the 25 mm bore, 5 mm stroke, PT thread, and CA pivot back cover. If your application requires an adjustable air cushion rather than the standard fixed rubber bumper, step up to the current MBLC line. If sizing force, the 20 mm neighbor yields 157 N push at 0.5 MPa, while the 32 mm neighbor provides 402 N. Note that a plain cylinder drifts when air is lost; use a pilot-operated check valve for position holding. Since this SKU lacks an -S magnet, it cannot support legacy CS1-M / DS1-M switches or the newer CMSG / DMSG / EMSG sensors used on the MBL.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL25X5CA (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 MBL25X5CA instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X5CA FAQ
Yes, the MAL25X5CA is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL25X5CA, which matches the 25 mm bore, 5 mm stroke, G1/8 port, and CA pivot mounting. The MBL uses a riveted body instead of threaded covers but offers identical performance.
At 0.5 MPa, the push force is 245 N and the pull force is 206 N. At 0.7 MPa, the push force is 343 N. The maximum theoretical force is 50 kgf at 1.0 MPa.
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