This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL25X75CAY — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL25X75CAY 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 MAL25X75CAY
The AirTAC Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X75CAY is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø25mm bore and 75mm stroke, G1/8 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBL25X75CAY, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ25 mm
- Stroke75 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL25X75CAY
About the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X75CAY
The AirTAC MAL25X75CAY is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder with a 25 mm bore and 75 mm stroke, delivering 245 N of push force at 0.5 MPa. Because this legacy pneumatic component is end-of-life, you should order the exact drop-in replacement: the MBL25X75CAY. It matches the original bore, stroke, output force, G1/8 port, and mounting hardware exactly, fitting the same envelope without machine modification.
This specific SKU features a CA pivot back cover designed to swing on a pin and accommodate arcing rod paths. The original MAL body used threaded front and back covers, whereas the modern MBL replacement utilizes a riveted rolling-packed body for equally robust performance. Note that this particular configuration lacks a magnet (-S), meaning it cannot accept a position sensor. Furthermore, the unit relies on a fixed rubber bumper for end-of-stroke deceleration rather than an adjustable air cushion.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X75CAY Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X75CAY |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL25X75CAY |
| Bore size | Ø25 mm |
| Stroke | 75 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 MBL25X75CAY 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 MBL25X75CAY 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 MAL25X75CAY
| MAL | Aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 25 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×75 | 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 MAL25X75CAY Is Used
Textile Loom Tensioning
Uses the CA pivot bracket to articulate smoothly while maintaining 245 N of push force at 0.5 MPa to tension fabric webs on a weaving machine.
Package Sorting Diverter
Swings a lightweight routing gate on a packaging conveyor line, utilizing the 75 mm stroke to push parcels onto adjacent chutes.
PCB Conveyor Gate
Lifts a hinged transfer gate for electronics assembly, where the compact aluminum body fits tight machine cells and the pivot absorbs arcing motion.
Replacing the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X75CAY with MBL25X75CAY
To replace the MAL25X75CAY, order the MBL25X75CAY, ensuring you keep the CA pivot back cover to maintain your clevis mounting. Verify your porting thread form is PT (tapered) to match the original. If your application requires a position sensor, you must step up to an MBL variant with an -S magnet, which will also transition you from the legacy CS1-M / DS1-M switches to the current CMSG / DMSG / EMSG sensor family. If you need to manage end-of-stroke kinetic energy more precisely than the fixed rubber bumper allows, look at the MBLC series for an adjustable air cushion.
For sizing flexibility, stepping down to a 20 mm bore drops the 0.5 MPa push force to 157 N, while stepping up to a 32 mm bore increases it to 402 N. Because this is a 75 mm stroke, side-load tolerance remains manageable, but the 10 mm carbon-steel rod still requires careful alignment. Remember that a plain cylinder does not hold its load when air pressure is lost; the rod will drift, so add an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve if you need fail-safe positioning.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL25X75CAY (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 MBL25X75CAY instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X75CAY FAQ
Yes, the MAL series is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL25X75CAY. It provides the same 25 mm bore, 75 mm stroke, G1/8 port, CA pivot mounting, and output force. The main difference is the MBL's riveted rolling-packed body replacing the MAL's threaded covers.
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. Note that this SKU lacks a magnet, so it cannot support position sensors.
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