This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL25X65CA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL25X65CA 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 MAL25X65CA
The AirTAC Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X65CA is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø25mm bore and 65mm stroke, G1/8 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBL25X65CA, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ25 mm
- Stroke65 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL25X65CA
About the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X65CA
The AirTAC MAL25X65CA is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder with a 25mm bore and 65mm stroke. It delivers 245N of push force and 206N of pull force at 0.5MPa, making it suitable for compact actuation tasks. AirTAC replaced this legacy unit with the MBL25X65CA, a drop-in replacement matching the exact bore, stroke, force, G1/8 port, and CA mounting.
This SKU features a CA pivot back cover that swings on a pin to accommodate arcing loads, unlike a rigid flat-end U cover. Because it lacks the -S code, this specific cylinder cannot accept a position sensor. Additionally, the original MAL uses threaded front and back covers, whereas the modern MBL utilizes a riveted rolling-packed body design for enhanced structural integrity.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X65CA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X65CA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL25X65CA |
| Bore size | Ø25 mm |
| Stroke | 65 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 MBL25X65CA 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 MBL25X65CA 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 MAL25X65CA
| MAL | Aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 25 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×65 | 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 MAL25X65CA Is Used
Flow Wrapper End-Sealing
Actuates the rotary sealing jaw on a horizontal flow wrapper, using the 245N push force to cleanly crimp film ends at 0.5MPa.
PCB Router Gate Pivot
Employs the CA clevis mounting to swing a safety guard away from a PCB routing spindle, absorbing arcing motion without binding.
Carton Flap Folder
Provides a fast 65mm stroke to tuck minor side flaps on small pharmaceutical cartons moving through a compact packaging lane.
Replacing the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X65CA with MBL25X65CA
To replace the MAL25X65CA, order the MBL25X65CA and reuse your existing CA clevis pin and G1/8 PT fittings. If you need position sensing, you must step up to an MBL25X65CAS, which changes the sensor family from the legacy CS1-M/DS1-M to the modern CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches. If sizing up or down, the 20mm bore yields 157N push at 0.5MPa, while the 32mm bore provides 402N push at 0.5MPa. Note that the fixed rubber bumper softens end-of-stroke impacts but does not lock the rod; if air pressure drops, the load will drift. For adjustable air cushioning, specify the current-line MBLC equivalent.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL25X65CA (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 MBL25X65CA instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X65CA FAQ
Yes, the MAL25X65CA is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL25X65CA, which matches the 25mm bore, 65mm stroke, 245N push force, G1/8 port, and CA pivot cover.
At 0.5MPa it provides 245N push and 206N pull; at 0.7MPa it yields 343N push, with a maximum theoretical force of 50kgf at 1.0MPa. Because this SKU lacks the -S magnet code, it cannot accept a position sensor.
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