This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL25X5SCA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL25X5SCA 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 MAL25X5SCA
The AirTAC Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X5SCA 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 MBL25X5SCA, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ25 mm
- Stroke5 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL25X5SCA
About the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X5SCA
The AirTAC MAL25X5SCA is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder with a 25mm bore and 5mm stroke. It delivers 245N of push force and 206N of pull force at 0.5 MPa. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL25X5SCA, matching the bore, stroke, force, G1/8 port, and CA pivot mounting.
This legacy MAL features a threaded front and back cover, whereas the modern MBL uses a riveted rolling-packed body. Because this SKU includes the -S magnet, it originally paired with CS1-M or DS1-M switches; the MBL replacement upgrades you to the CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensor family. The piston relies on a heterogeneous two-way seal that retains grease, and the 10mm carbon-steel rod has 20 um hard-chrome plating.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X5SCA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X5SCA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL25X5SCA |
| 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 MBL25X5SCA 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 MBL25X5SCA 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 MAL25X5SCA
| 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 MAL25X5SCA Is Used
Valve Gate Positioning
Drives the short 5mm open-close stroke of a small pneumatic valve gate in a chemical dosing skid, using 245N push at 0.5 MPa to crack the seat.
PCB Contact Testing
Lowers a test probe head 5mm onto populated circuit boards, where the CA pivot absorbs any slight chassis misalignment during the 206N pull retraction.
Package Diverter Arm
Pivots a tiny guide flap on a packaging conveyor to sort small cartons, relying on the compact 25mm body to fit inside tight 40mm machine framing.
Replacing the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X5SCA with MBL25X5SCA
To replace the MAL25X5SCA, order the MBL25X5SCA. Confirm your 25mm bore, 5mm stroke, PT thread form, and CA pivot back cover, which swings on a pin to absorb arcing loads. If you need a shorter or longer reach, the 20mm bore neighbor offers 157N push at 0.5 MPa, while the 32mm bore provides 402N. The -S magnet means your CS1-M or DS1-M sensors must be swapped for CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG models on the new cylinder.
This unit uses a fixed rubber bumper, not an adjustable cushion; if end-of-stroke damping is critical, look at the current MBLC line. A plain MBL does not hold its position or load when air is lost—the rod drifts—so use an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve for suspended loads. At 5mm, side-load is minimal, but the 10mm rod still has low side-load tolerance, so avoid rigidly binding the joint.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL25X5SCA (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 MBL25X5SCA instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X5SCA FAQ
Yes, the MAL25X5SCA is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL25X5SCA, offering the same 25mm bore, 5mm stroke, CA pivot, G1/8 port, and 245N push force at 0.5 MPa. You must only upgrade your CS1-M or DS1-M sensors to the CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG family for the new body.
At 0.5 MPa, the push force is 245N and the pull force is 206N. At 0.7 MPa, the push force is 343N. The maximum theoretical force is 50 kgf at 1.0 MPa. The port size is G1/8, the rod is 10mm, and the rod-end thread is M10x1.25.
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