This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL25X600-S-CA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL25X600-S-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-S-CA
The AirTAC Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X600-S-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-S-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-S-CA
About the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X600-S-CA
The AirTAC MAL25X600-S-CA is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder with a 25 mm bore and 600 mm stroke. Because 600 mm exceeds the 500 mm standard limit, this is a made-to-order non-standard stroke. It delivers 245 N push and 206 N pull at 0.5 MPa. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL25X600-S-CA, matching the bore, stroke, output force, G1/8 port, and CA pivot mounting.
This legacy unit features a CA pivot clevis back cover designed to swing on a pin for arcing loads, which is critical for a 600 mm stroke. The original MAL body uses threaded front and back covers, whereas the modern MBL replacement utilizes a riveted rolling-packed body. The -S magnet on this MAL works with older CS1-M / DS1-M switches; upgrading to the MBL requires switching to current CMSG / DMSG / EMSG sensors. The Ø10 mm carbon-steel rod has a 20 um hard chrome plating and relies on a self-lubricating front-cover bearing guide.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X600-S-CA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X600-S-CA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL25X600-S-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-S-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-S-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-S-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-S-CA Is Used
Pallet Transfer Pusher
Uses the 245 N push force at 0.5 MPa to index lightweight packaging pallets along a conveyor line, relying on the 600 mm reach to clear the main belt.
Textile Yarn Guide
Leverages the CA pivot clevis to swing a yarn guide arm across a wide knitting machine bed, absorbing arcing motion smoothly over the extended stroke.
Drawer Sorting Ejector
Deploys the full 600 mm stroke to eject tall storage totes from automated retrieval racks, using the 343 N push force at 0.7 MPa for positive ejection.
Replacing the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X600-S-CA with MBL25X600-S-CA
To replace this discontinued cylinder, order the MBL25X600-S-CA. Confirm the 25 mm bore, 600 mm non-standard stroke, G1/8 port, and PT thread form are correct for your fittings. The CA pivot back cover must be retained to manage arcing loads over the long 600 mm extension. If your application requires an adjustable air cushion instead of the fixed rubber bumper, step up to the MBLC series on the current line. Note that a plain cylinder does not hold its position when air is lost; the bumper only softens end-of-stroke impacts and is not a lock.
For sizing flexibility, stepping down to a 20 mm bore drops the push force to 157 N at 0.5 MPa, while stepping up to a 32 mm bore increases it to 402 N. Because the 600 mm stroke is long and the rod is only Ø10 mm, side-load tolerance is low. You must use an external guide rail or the CA clevis pivot to prevent rod bending. If your machine needs higher side-load rigidity without external guides, consider the double-rod MBLD equivalent.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL25X600-S-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-S-CA instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X600-S-CA FAQ
Yes, the MAL25X600-S-CA is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL25X600-S-CA, which matches the 25 mm bore, 600 mm non-standard stroke, G1/8 port, and CA pivot mounting. The MBL uses a riveted body instead of threaded covers, and you must upgrade the sensor from the old CS1-M / DS1-M to the current CMSG / DMSG / EMSG switches.
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 operating pressure. It uses a fixed rubber bumper, not an adjustable cushion.
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