This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL25X75SCALB — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL25X75SCALB 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 MAL25X75SCALB
The AirTAC Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X75SCALB 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 MBL25X75SCALB, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ25 mm
- Stroke75 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL25X75SCALB
About the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X75SCALB
The AirTAC MAL25X75SCALB is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder with a 25 mm bore and 75 mm stroke. It delivers 245 N of push force and 206 N of pull force at 0.5 MPa. AirTAC replaced this legacy unit with the MBL25X75SCALB, a drop-in alternative retaining the exact G1/8 port, M10x1.25 rod thread, CA pivot cover, and LB foot mount. The original MAL body used threaded front and back covers, whereas the current MBL features a riveted rolling-packed body for equally robust performance.
This specific SKU includes a built-in magnet (-S) for position detection. On the MAL, that magnet pairs with the older CS1-M or DS1-M reed switches, but the MBL replacement transitions to the modern CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensor families. Inside, a heterogeneous two-way seal retains grease, and the carbon-steel rod with 20 um hard-chrome plating rides in a self-lubricating front-cover bearing guide.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X75SCALB Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X75SCALB |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL25X75SCALB |
| 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 MBL25X75SCALB 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 MBL25X75SCALB 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 MAL25X75SCALB
| 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 MAL25X75SCALB Is Used
PCB routing arm pivot
Uses the 245 N push force at 0.5 MPa to swing a routing arm. The CA clevis back cover accommodates the natural arcing motion of the pivot joint without binding.
Carton flap tucker
Retracts with 206 N of pull force to tuck minor flaps on a packaging line. The 75 mm stroke is sufficient for the compact gap, and the LB foot mount secures the body rigidly to the machine frame.
Textile yarn guide
Shifts a yarn guide back and forth across a beam. The -S magnet works with CS1-M / DS1-M switches to verify the guide reached its extend position before the take-up roller accelerates.
Replacing the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X75SCALB with MBL25X75SCALB
To replace the MAL25X75SCALB, order the MBL25X75SCALB. Confirm your 75 mm stroke, the CA pivot back cover that allows the cylinder to swing on a pin for arcing loads, and the LB foot mounting bracket. Because this SKU has the -S magnet, you must also upgrade your sensors from the legacy CS1-M / DS1-M to the current CMSG / DMSG / EMSG switches. The port thread form is PT (tapered) by default.
If you need to adjust your force output, stepping down to a 20 mm bore yields 157 N of push at 0.5 MPa, while stepping up to a 32 mm bore provides 402 N. The MAL relies on a fixed rubber bumper, so if your application requires adjustable end-of-stroke deceleration, specify the MBLC variant on the current line. Remember that a plain cylinder does not hold its load when air pressure drops; add an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve if drift is unacceptable. Since the stroke is 75 mm, side-load stress is minimal, but the 10 mm rod still has low side-load tolerance, so keep your load path aligned.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL25X75SCALB (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 MBL25X75SCALB instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X75SCALB FAQ
Yes, the MAL25X75SCALB is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL25X75SCALB, which matches the 25 mm bore, 75 mm stroke, G1/8 port, CA pivot cover, and LB foot mount. The MBL uses a riveted body instead of threaded covers, and if your SKU has the -S magnet, you must switch from the old CS1-M / DS1-M switches to the CMSG / DMSG / EMSG sensor family.
At 0.5 MPa, the push force is 245 N and the pull force is 206 N. At 0.7 MPa, the push force increases to 343 N. The maximum theoretical force is 50 kgf at 1.0 MPa. The cylinder operates on filtered air between 0.1 and 1.0 MPa with a speed range of 30-800 mm/s.
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