This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL25X900SCA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL25X900SCA 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 MAL25X900SCA
The AirTAC Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X900SCA is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø25mm bore and 900mm stroke, G1/8 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBL25X900SCA, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ25 mm
- Stroke900 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL25X900SCA
About the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X900SCA
The AirTAC MAL25X900SCA is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder with a 25mm bore and a 900mm stroke. Because 900mm exceeds the 500mm standard maximum, this unit was a made-to-order configuration delivering 245N push and 206N pull at 0.5MPa. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL25X900SCA, matching the bore, stroke, G1/8 port, and CA pivot mounting exactly.
This legacy SKU includes the -S magnet for position sensing and the CA pivot back cover. The original MAL body used threaded front and back covers, whereas the modern MBL replacement features a riveted rolling-packed body for greater integrity. Additionally, the -S magnet on this MAL works with the older CS1-M and DS1-M switches, while the MBL replacement requires the current CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensor families.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X900SCA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X900SCA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL25X900SCA |
| Bore size | Ø25 mm |
| Stroke | 900 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 MBL25X900SCA 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 MBL25X900SCA 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 MAL25X900SCA
| MAL | Aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 25 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×900 | 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 MAL25X900SCA Is Used
Textile Loom Beam Indexer
Uses the CA pivot to swing a 900mm stroke for positioning heavy fabric beams, relying on the 245N push force to overcome guide friction.
Wood CNC Push-Off Arm
Ejects cut panel parts from a routing table, where the 900mm reach clears the tooling area while the -S magnet confirms full retraction.
Packaging Palletizer Feed
Actuates a 900mm reach to push empty pallets into a stacking zone, benefiting from the self-lubricating bearing on long dry cycles.
Replacing the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X900SCA with MBL25X900SCA
To replace the MAL25X900SCA, order the MBL25X900SCA. Confirm your PT thread, G1/8 port, and the CA pivot back cover, which swings on a pin to absorb arcing rod loads. Because this is a 900mm stroke, side-load and rod bending are critical; the CA clevis is mandatory here, and you must use an external guide rail to prevent catastrophic seal failure from the 10mm carbon-steel rod. If you need to step down, the 20mm bore offers 157N push at 0.5MPa; if you need more force, step up to the 32mm bore providing 402N push.
Note that the fixed rubber bumper only softens the end of stroke and does not lock the load. If air is lost, the rod drifts, requiring an external pilot-operated check valve for position holding. If your application needs adjustable end-cushioning to absorb the kinetic energy of a 900mm stroke, upgrade to the MBLC variant on the current line, as the MAL lacks this feature.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL25X900SCA (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 MBL25X900SCA instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X900SCA FAQ
Yes, the MAL25X900SCA is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL25X900SCA, matching the 25mm bore, 900mm stroke, G1/8 port, and CA pivot. Note that your CS1-M or DS1-M sensors must change to the CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG family on the new MBL.
At 0.5MPa, the push force is 245N and the pull force is 206N. At 0.7MPa, the push force is 343N. The maximum theoretical force is 50kgf at 1.0MPa. Operating pressure ranges from 0.1-1.0MPa.
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