This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL25X600-CA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL25X600-CA 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 MAL25X600-CA
The AirTAC Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X600-CA is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø25mm bore and 600mm stroke, G1/8 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBL25X600-CA, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ25 mm
- Stroke600 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL25X600-CA
About the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X600-CA
The AirTAC MAL25X600-CA is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder with a 25mm bore and a 600mm stroke. Because 600mm exceeds the 500mm standard limit, this is a non-standard, made-to-order length. It delivers 245N of push force and 206N of pull force at 0.5MPa. AirTAC ended this series, so the exact drop-in replacement is the MBL25X600-CA, matching the bore, stroke, G1/8 port, and CA pivot mounting exactly.
This legacy SKU features a CA pivot clevis back cover designed to swing on a pin and absorb arcing loads. Because this unit lacks the -S magnet option, it cannot accept a position sensor. During the upgrade, note the structural change: the MAL uses threaded front and back covers, whereas the current MBL body uses a riveted rolling-pack assembly. The internal guide uses a self-lubricating bearing and a heterogeneous two-way seal that retains grease, while the 10mm carbon-steel rod features 20um hard chrome plating.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X600-CA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X600-CA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL25X600-CA |
| Bore size | Ø25 mm |
| Stroke | 600 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 MBL25X600-CA 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 MBL25X600-CA 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 MAL25X600-CA
| MAL | Aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 25 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×600 | 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 MAL25X600-CA Is Used
Pallet Transfer Pusher
Pushes lightweight pallets along a 600mm stroke conveyor track using 245N of thrust at 0.5MPa, utilizing the CA clevis to pivot and absorb lateral misalignment.
Textile Yarn Guide
Traverses a yarn guide carriage across a 600mm weaving width, where the self-lubricating bearing and grease-retaining two-way seal handle continuous high-speed duty cycles.
Bin Diverter Arm
Actuates a 600mm swing arm to route small component bins on a packaging line, relying on the fixed rubber bumper to soften the impact at full extension.
Replacing the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X600-CA with MBL25X600-CA
To replace this MAL with the MBL25X600-CA, verify the 25mm bore, 600mm stroke, G1/8 port, PT thread, and CA pivot back cover. If you need to step down, the 20mm bore provides 157N push at 0.5MPa; if you need more force, stepping up to the 32mm bore yields 402N push. Since this SKU lacks an -S magnet, you cannot mount a sensor. If position detection is required, order the MBL25X600-S-CA and upgrade to the modern CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG switch family, as the older CS1-M and DS1-M sensors are obsolete.
At 600mm, the 10mm rod is highly susceptible to side-load bending. You must use the CA pivot clevis to allow arcing movement or add an external guide rail. This unit relies on a fixed rubber bumper for end-of-stroke impact absorption; it is not an adjustable cushion. If your load requires deceleration control, specify the current MBLC variant. Furthermore, this cylinder will drift if air pressure is lost, so fit an external pilot-operated check valve if you need to hold a load safely mid-stroke.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL25X600-CA (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 MBL25X600-CA instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X600-CA FAQ
Yes, the MAL series is end-of-life. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL25X600-CA, which matches the 25mm bore, 600mm stroke, G1/8 port, and CA pivot mounting. The MBL upgrades the body to a riveted rolling-packed structure instead of threaded covers.
At 0.5MPa, it pushes with 245N and pulls with 206N. At 0.7MPa, push force is 343N, with a theoretical maximum of 50kgf at 1.0MPa. Because this specific SKU lacks the -S magnet, it cannot accept a position sensor.
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