This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. You can still order this code here: we ship the direct replacement B01-MBL25X250U, with the same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. 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 B01-MAL Special Purpose Cylinder B01-MAL25X250U
The AirTAC B01-MAL Special Purpose Cylinder B01-MAL25X250U is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø25mm bore and 250mm stroke, G1/8 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the direct replacement is the B01-MBL25X250U, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ25 mm
- Stroke250 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → B01-MBL25X250U
- No minimum order. A single piece can be ordered.
- Ready in 3–5 business days. That is the time we take to process the order and hand it to the carrier. Transit time after that depends on the destination.
About the Airtac B01-MAL Special Purpose Cylinder B01-MAL25X250U
The AirTAC B01-MAL25X250U is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder. The leading B01- prefix marks this as an application-dedicated, customer-specified variant of the base MAL25X250U; mechanically, the bore, 250 mm stroke, porting, and output forces are identical to the standard model. Delivering 245 N push and 206 N pull at 0.5 MPa, it is built for compact spaces requiring a 10 mm piston rod and G1/8 port.
AirTAC replaced this legacy unit with the MBL25X250U, a direct replacement retaining the exact same stroke, force, and U flat-end rear cover. The original MAL features threaded front and back covers, whereas the current MBL utilizes a riveted rolling-packed body. Furthermore, because this specific SKU lacks the -S magnet option, it cannot accept any position sensor. The internal piston relies on a heterogeneous two-way seal that retains grease, paired with a self-lubricating front-cover bearing guide to support the 10 mm carbon-steel rod.
Airtac B01-MAL Special Purpose Cylinder B01-MAL25X250U Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac B01-MAL Special Purpose Cylinder B01-MAL25X250U |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | B01-MBL25X250U |
| Bore size | Ø25 mm |
| Stroke | 250 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 B01-MBL25X250U 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 B01-MBL25X250U produces the same force from the same bore. Actual usable force is lower than theoretical; size with a margin.
Model Code: Airtac B01-MAL Special Purpose Cylinder B01-MAL25X250U
| MAL | Aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 25 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×250 | 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 B01-MAL Special Purpose Cylinder B01-MAL25X250U Is Used
Pouch Packaging Conveyor Diverter
Uses the 245 N push force at 0.5 MPa to deflect pouches on a packaging line, fitting into tight 25 mm bore clearances where a larger profile cylinder would obstruct the belt.
PCB Router Shuttle Ejector
Extends 250 mm to push singulated printed circuit boards out of a routing station, relying on the U flat-end cover for rigid alignment against the ejection chute.
Small Parts Sorting Pusher
Cycles at 30-800 mm/s to push rejected small plastic parts into a reject bin, where the compact aluminum body and G1/8 port minimize the footprint on the sorting manifold.
Replacing the Airtac B01-MAL Special Purpose Cylinder B01-MAL25X250U with B01-MBL25X250U
To replace the B01-MAL25X250U, order the MBL25X250U. This direct upgrade matches the 25 mm bore, 250 mm stroke, PT thread, G1/8 port, and U flat-end back cover exactly. If you need to adjust the force, 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. Note that because this SKU has no -S magnet, you cannot mount a position sensor; if you require sensing on the new MBL, you must add the -S option and migrate to the modern CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG switch families, as the older CS1-M and DS1-M sensors are incompatible with the new line.
At 250 mm of stroke, the 10 mm rod is susceptible to bending under side-loads; use an external guide rail or a pivot mount to prevent premature seal wear. The MAL uses a fixed rubber bumper, not an adjustable cushion—if your application requires end-of-stroke deceleration, specify the MBLC variant on the current line. Finally, a plain cylinder does not hold its position when air pressure is lost; the rod will drift, so add an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve if load holding is critical.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the B01-MBL25X250U (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 B01-MBL25X250U instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac B01-MAL Special Purpose Cylinder B01-MAL25X250U FAQ
Yes, the B01-MAL25X250U is discontinued. The direct replacement is the MBL25X250U. The B01- prefix simply denotes an application-dedicated variant of the standard MAL25X250U, and the MBL25X250U matches it exactly on bore, stroke, force, port, and U flat-end cover. The main physical change is that the MBL uses a riveted rolling-packed body instead of the older threaded covers.
At 0.5 MPa, the 25 mm bore provides 245 N push and 206 N pull force. 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 lacks the -S magnet, it cannot accept any position sensor. If you need position detection on the MBL replacement, you must order the -S version and use the current CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG switches.
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