This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL25X60CA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL25X60CA 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 MAL25X60CA
The AirTAC Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X60CA is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø25mm bore and 60mm stroke, G1/8 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBL25X60CA, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ25 mm
- Stroke60 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL25X60CA
About the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X60CA
The AirTAC MAL25X60CA is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder engineered for compact spaces. Delivering 245 N of push force and 206 N of pull force at 0.5 MPa, it features a 25 mm bore, a 60 mm stroke, and a G1/8 port. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL25X60CA, which matches the original bore, stroke, output force, port size, and CA pivot mounting exactly.
This legacy SKU uses a CA pivot clevis back cover designed to swing on a pin for arcing loads. It features a carbon-steel rod with 20 um hard-chrome plating and a heterogeneous two-way seal that retains grease. Because this specific configuration lacks the -S magnet, it cannot accept a position sensor. Additionally, the original MAL utilized threaded front and back covers, whereas the modern MBL replacement features a riveted rolling-packed body for enhanced structural integrity.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X60CA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X60CA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL25X60CA |
| Bore size | Ø25 mm |
| Stroke | 60 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 MBL25X60CA 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 MBL25X60CA 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 MAL25X60CA
| MAL | Aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 25 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×60 | 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 MAL25X60CA Is Used
Packaging Flap Folding
Drives a 60 mm stroke folding arm on a carton erector, utilizing the 245 N push force at 0.5 MPa to cleanly crease heavy cardboard flaps.
Sorter Diverter Arm
Pivots via the CA clevis to push products down a branching conveyor lane, benefiting from the self-lubricating bearing guide during rapid 30-800 mm/s cycling.
Pallet Tag Applicator
Extends 60 mm to press an adhesive label onto a passing pallet corner, relying on the 10 mm hard-chrome plated rod for smooth, snag-free travel.
Replacing the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X60CA with MBL25X60CA
To replace the MAL25X60CA, order the MBL25X60CA, ensuring you match the 25 mm bore, 60 mm stroke, PT thread form, and CA pivot back cover. If your application requires position sensing, note that this specific legacy SKU has no magnet and cannot mount a sensor; you would need to specify an -S code on the MBL replacement, which transitions you from the older CS1-M / DS1-M switches to the current CMSG / DMSG / EMSG sensor family.
For sizing flexibility, stepping down to the 20 mm bore yields 157 N of push force at 0.5 MPa, while stepping up to the 32 mm bore provides 402 N. The MAL relies on a fixed rubber bumper, so if end-of-stroke energy requires an adjustable air cushion, you must look to the MBLC variant on the current line. Furthermore, a plain cylinder does not hold its load when air is lost; the rod drifts, so use an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve for suspended loads.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL25X60CA (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 MBL25X60CA instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X60CA FAQ
Yes, the MAL series is end-of-life. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL25X60CA, which offers the same 25 mm bore, 60 mm stroke, G1/8 port, and CA pivot mounting. The MBL features a riveted rolling-packed body instead of the threaded covers found on the MAL.
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, with a maximum theoretical force of 50 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Because this specific SKU lacks the -S magnet, it cannot accommodate a position sensor.
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