This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL25X850-CA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL25X850-CA 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 MAL25X850-CA
The AirTAC Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X850-CA is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø25mm bore and 850mm stroke, G1/8 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBL25X850-CA, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ25 mm
- Stroke850 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL25X850-CA
About the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X850-CA
The AirTAC MAL25X850-CA is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder with a non-standard 850 mm stroke. Built for compact spaces, it delivers 245 N of push force at 0.5 MPa. AirTAC replaced the MAL line with the MBL series, making the MBL25X850-CA the exact drop-in replacement. It matches the original bore, stroke, output force, G1/8 port, and CA pivot mounting perfectly.
This legacy model features a Ø10 mm carbon-steel rod with 20 µm hard-chrome plating and a heterogeneous two-way seal that retains grease. Because this specific SKU lacks an -S magnet, it cannot accept a position sensor. The original MAL uses threaded front and back covers, whereas the newer MBL body utilizes a riveted rolling-packed construction for equally robust performance.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X850-CA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X850-CA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL25X850-CA |
| Bore size | Ø25 mm |
| Stroke | 850 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 MBL25X850-CA 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 MBL25X850-CA 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 MAL25X850-CA
| MAL | Aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 25 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×850 | 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 MAL25X850-CA Is Used
Packaging Conveyor Diverter
Uses the 850 mm stroke to push cartons across a wide transfer belt, relying on the CA pivot to absorb the slight angular misalignment during the 245 N push at 0.5 MPa.
Textile Loom Beam Indexing
Extends fully to position a heavy fabric beam into a winding cradle, where the long travel and compact 25 mm aluminum body fit neatly within tight machine framing.
Warehouse Vertical Elevator
Lifts lightweight tote bins between floor levels, where the 206 N pull force retracts the rod smoothly and the fixed rubber bumper prevents harsh stopping at the top cycle.
Replacing the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X850-CA with MBL25X850-CA
To replace this discontinued cylinder, order the MBL25X850-CA and confirm your PT thread, G1/8 port, and CA pivot back cover. Since this is a non-standard 850 mm stroke (exceeding the 500 mm standard), expect a made-to-order lead time. The CA clevis allows the body to swing on a pin, which is critical for absorbing arcing rod movements over this long travel. If you need to adjust force, stepping down to a 20 mm bore yields 157 N push at 0.5 MPa, while stepping up to a 32 mm bore provides 402 N.
With an 850 mm stroke on a 10 mm rod, side-load tolerance is minimal; an external guide rail is strongly recommended to prevent rod bending. Note that the fixed rubber bumper only softens end-of-stroke impacts and does not lock the rod—if air pressure drops, the load will drift. For adjustable air cushioning, specify the MBLC series instead of the standard MBL.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL25X850-CA (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 MBL25X850-CA instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X850-CA FAQ
Yes, the MAL25X850-CA is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL25X850-CA, which matches the 25 mm bore, 850 mm stroke, G1/8 port, and CA pivot mounting. The newer MBL uses a riveted rolling-packed body instead of the older threaded covers, but the performance ratings remain identical.
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 does not have an -S magnet, it cannot accept a position sensor; the MBL replacement uses CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG switches on its -S variants.
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