This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. You can still order this code here: we ship the direct replacement B06-MBL25X400SU, 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 B06-MAL Battery-Specific Pneumatic Cylinder B06-MAL25X400SU
The AirTAC B06-MAL Battery-Specific Pneumatic Cylinder B06-MAL25X400SU is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø25mm bore and 400mm stroke, G1/8 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the direct replacement is the B06-MBL25X400SU, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ25 mm
- Stroke400 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → B06-MBL25X400SU
- 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 B06-MAL Battery-Specific Pneumatic Cylinder B06-MAL25X400SU
The AirTAC B06-MAL25X400SU is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder engineered for battery-manufacturing lines. The B06- prefix designates it as a battery-industry dedicated variant of the base MAL25X400SU, meaning it is mechanically identical to the standard model but earmarked for cell stacking and module handling tasks. Delivering 245 N of push force at 0.5 MPa over a 400 mm stroke, this compact actuator uses a G1/8 port and a Ø10 mm hard-chrome plated carbon-steel rod. AirTAC has ended this series, so the direct replacement is the MBL25X400SU, matching the bore, stroke, force, and flat-end U cover.
Two engineering shifts define the upgrade. First, the legacy MAL uses threaded front and back covers, whereas the MBL replacement features a riveted rolling-packed body for a more rigid assembly. Second, this SKU includes a -S magnet for position sensing; the older MAL works with CS1-M and DS1-M reed switches, but the MBL successor transitions to the modern CMSG, DMSG, and EMSG sensor families. The original MAL relies on a fixed rubber bumper for end-of-stroke damping, whereas the current line offers an adjustable air cushion in the MBLC variant.
Airtac B06-MAL Battery-Specific Pneumatic Cylinder B06-MAL25X400SU Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac B06-MAL Battery-Specific Pneumatic Cylinder B06-MAL25X400SU |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | B06-MBL25X400SU |
| Bore size | Ø25 mm |
| Stroke | 400 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 B06-MBL25X400SU 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 B06-MBL25X400SU produces the same force from the same bore. Actual usable force is lower than theoretical; size with a margin.
Model Code: Airtac B06-MAL Battery-Specific Pneumatic Cylinder B06-MAL25X400SU
| MAL | Aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 25 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×400 | 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 B06-MAL Battery-Specific Pneumatic Cylinder B06-MAL25X400SU Is Used
Lithium Cell Stacking
Drives the alternating feed mechanism in prismatic cell stacking machines, utilizing the 400 mm stroke to index anode and cathode sheets with 245 N of push force.
Module Tab Welding
Positions battery modules under an ultrasonic welder, using the flat-end U cover for rigid mounting while the -S magnet confirms the 400 mm extension for busbar tab alignment.
Pack Conveyor Diverting
Actuates a routing gate on a battery pack assembly conveyor, where the compact 25 mm body fits within tight transfer stations and the 206 N pull force retracts the diverter arm.
Replacing the Airtac B06-MAL Battery-Specific Pneumatic Cylinder B06-MAL25X400SU with B06-MBL25X400SU
To replace the B06-MAL25X400SU, order the MBL25X400SU, ensuring you keep the U flat-end back cover, PT thread form, and -S magnet. Because this SKU has a magnet, you must upgrade your sensors from the legacy CS1-M or DS1-M to the current CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG switches. If 245 N of push at 0.5 MPa is insufficient, step up to the 32 mm bore (402 N push at 0.5 MPa); if you need less force to avoid deforming delicate battery tabs, step down to the 20 mm bore (157 N push at 0.5 MPa). The fixed rubber bumper is not a lock, so a plain cylinder will drift and drop its load if air pressure is lost—add an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve for vertical z-axis handling. If you need adjustable cushioning to soften the impact of the 400 mm stroke, specify the MBLC instead of the standard MBL. With 400 mm of travel on a 10 mm rod, side-load tolerance is minimal; use an external linear guide to prevent rod bending and seal damage.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the B06-MBL25X400SU (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 B06-MBL25X400SU instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac B06-MAL Battery-Specific Pneumatic Cylinder B06-MAL25X400SU FAQ
Yes, the AirTAC B06-MAL25X400SU battery-manufacturing cylinder is discontinued. The direct replacement is the MBL25X400SU, which matches the 25 mm bore, 400 mm stroke, G1/8 port, and U flat-end cover. The B06- prefix only denotes the battery industry application designation; mechanically, the MBL25X400SU is the identical successor.
The 25 mm bore provides 245 N push and 206 N pull at 0.5 MPa, 343 N push at 0.7 MPa, and a maximum theoretical force of 50 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Because this SKU includes a -S magnet, it accepts position sensors; the MAL uses older CS1-M and DS1-M switches, while the MBL replacement requires the newer CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG families.
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