This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL25X95CA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL25X95CA 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 MAL25X95CA
The AirTAC Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X95CA is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø25mm bore and 95mm stroke, G1/8 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBL25X95CA, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ25 mm
- Stroke95 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL25X95CA
About the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X95CA
The AirTAC MAL25X95CA is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder with a 25mm bore and 95mm stroke, delivering 245N push and 206N pull at 0.5 MPa. AirTAC replaced this legacy unit with the MBL25X95CA, a drop-in alternative retaining the exact bore, stroke, force, G1/8 port and CA pivot mounting. The CA back cover acts as a clevis, swinging on a pin to absorb arcing loads, while the rod-end features an M10x1.25 thread.
This SKU lacks a built-in magnet, so it cannot accept a position sensor. The original MAL body used threaded front and back covers on the barrel, whereas the current MBL replacement features a riveted rolling-packed body. Both designs rely on a fixed rubber bumper for end-of-stroke deceleration rather than an adjustable cushion. The 10mm carbon-steel rod is hard-chrome plated and guided by a self-lubricating bearing to manage lateral friction.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X95CA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X95CA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL25X95CA |
| Bore size | Ø25 mm |
| Stroke | 95 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 MBL25X95CA 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 MBL25X95CA 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 MAL25X95CA
| MAL | Aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 25 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×95 | 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 MAL25X95CA Is Used
Textile Loom Guide Arms
Drives the lateral guide arm on a weaving loom, using the CA pivot to accommodate the 95mm stroke arc while applying 245N of push force at 0.5 MPa.
Package Sorting Diverter
Actuates a swing-arm diverter gate on a packaging conveyor, where the clevis mount absorbs side-loads and the compact 25mm barrel fits tight transfer chutes.
PCB Test Fixture Lid
Lowers a testing probe lid onto printed circuit boards, relying on the fixed rubber bumper to soften the 95mm stroke end-impact without damaging the delicate substrate.
Replacing the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X95CA with MBL25X95CA
To replace the MAL25X95CA, order the MBL25X95CA, confirming the PT thread, G1/8 port, and CA pivot back cover are retained. Because this specific SKU has no -S magnet, it cannot support a CS1-M or DS1-M sensor, and the MBL equivalent will likewise lack position detection. If you need to step down, the 20mm bore offers 157N push at 0.5 MPa; if you need more force, the 32mm bore provides 402N push. The fixed rubber bumper softens impact, but for adjustable air cushioning, you must step up to the MBLC series on the current line.
With a 95mm stroke driven by a 10mm rod, side-load tolerance is low. The CA clevis mounting helps by allowing the cylinder body to articulate, which prevents rod bending when the load pivots. Remember that a plain double-acting cylinder does not hold its position when air is lost; the rod will drift. Use an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve if the load must be held.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL25X95CA (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 MBL25X95CA instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X95CA FAQ
Yes, the MAL25X95CA is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL25X95CA, which matches the 25mm bore, 95mm stroke, CA pivot mounting, G1/8 port and output force. The main upgrade is that the MBL uses a riveted rolling-packed body instead of the older threaded covers.
At 0.5 MPa it provides 245N push and 206N pull; at 0.7 MPa it provides 343N push, with a maximum theoretical force of 50 kgf at 1.0 MPa. This specific SKU lacks a built-in magnet, so it cannot accept a position sensor; if you need sensing, order an MBL25X95CAS, which uses the current CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches instead of the older CS1-M/DS1-M.
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