This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL25X70CA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL25X70CA 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 MAL25X70CA
The AirTAC Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X70CA is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø25mm bore and 70mm stroke, G1/8 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBL25X70CA, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ25 mm
- Stroke70 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL25X70CA
About the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X70CA
The AirTAC MAL25X70CA is a discontinued compact double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder. Delivering 245 N of push force at 0.5 MPa, it features a 25 mm bore, 70 mm stroke, and a CA pivot back cover. AirTAC replaced this legacy unit with the MBL25X70CA, a drop-in alternative retaining the exact same bore, stroke, output force, G1/8 port, and CA mounting.
This SKU lacks a built-in magnet, so it cannot accept a position sensor. The original MAL uses threaded front and back covers, whereas the current MBL replacement features a riveted rolling-packed body. Both share a fixed rubber bumper for end-of-stroke damping and a heterogeneous two-way grease-retaining piston seal.
The 10 mm carbon-steel rod has 20 um hard-chrome plating and rides in a self-lubricating front-cover bearing guide. The CA clevis back cover allows the cylinder to swing on a pin, accommodating arcing loads without binding.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X70CA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X70CA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL25X70CA |
| Bore size | Ø25 mm |
| Stroke | 70 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 MBL25X70CA 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 MBL25X70CA 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 MAL25X70CA
| MAL | Aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 25 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×70 | 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 MAL25X70CA Is Used
Textile Loom Tensioning
Uses the 245 N push force at 0.5 MPa to maintain yarn tension, while the CA pivot clevis accommodates the slight angular movement of the weaving guide bar.
Package Diverter Arm
Actuates a 70 mm stroke routing gate on a packaging conveyor, where the compact 25 mm aluminum body fits within tight side-frame clearances.
Bin Discharge Gate
Opens and closes a small gravity-fed hopper flap for dry granular goods, relying on the 206 N pull force to overcome material friction.
Replacing the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X70CA with MBL25X70CA
To replace the MAL25X70CA, order the MBL25X70CA. Confirm your 70 mm stroke, PT port thread, and CA pivot back cover. Because this unit lacks the -S magnet, you cannot mount a sensor; if you need position detection, step up to an MBL25X70SCA and use the current CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG switches instead of the older CS1-M or DS1-M. If you need adjustable air cushioning rather than a fixed rubber bumper, look at the MBLC variant.
For sizing flexibility, the next size down is the 20 mm bore providing 157 N of push at 0.5 MPa, and the next size up is the 32 bore delivering 402 N. A plain MBL does not hold its load when air pressure drops; the rod drifts. For suspended loads, add an external rod lock or a pilot-operated check valve.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL25X70CA (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 MBL25X70CA instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X70CA FAQ
Yes, the MAL25X70CA is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL25X70CA, which matches the 25 mm bore, 70 mm stroke, 245 N force, G1/8 port, and CA pivot mounting. You simply order the MBL equivalent.
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.
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