This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL25X100-S-U — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL25X100-S-U 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 MAL25X100-S-U
The AirTAC Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X100-S-U is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø25mm bore and 100mm stroke, G1/8 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBL25X100-S-U, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ25 mm
- Stroke100 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL25X100-S-U
About the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X100-S-U
The AirTAC MAL25X100-S-U is a discontinued compact double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder with a 25mm bore and 100mm stroke. It delivers 245N of push force and 206N of pull force at 0.5 MPa. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL25X100-S-U, which matches the original bore, stroke, output force, G1/8 port, and U flat-end back cover.
This legacy SKU includes a built-in magnet (-S) for position sensing. On the MAL, this magnet interfaces with the older CS1-M and DS1-M reed switches, but upgrading to the MBL25X100-S-U requires transitioning to the current CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensor families. Structurally, the MAL uses threaded front and back covers, whereas the modern MBL features a riveted rolling-packed body for equally robust aluminum-barrel performance. The piston relies on a heterogeneous two-way seal that retains grease, while the carbon-steel rod features a 20 μm hard-chrome plating to resist wear.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X100-S-U Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X100-S-U |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL25X100-S-U |
| Bore size | Ø25 mm |
| Stroke | 100 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 MBL25X100-S-U 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 MBL25X100-S-U 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 MAL25X100-S-U
| MAL | Aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 25 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×100 | 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 MAL25X100-S-U Is Used
PCB Sorting Diverter
Actuates a 100mm stroke pop-up gate on a SMT conveyor, using the 245N push force at 0.5 MPa to deflect bare circuit boards into rejection bins.
Connector Insertion Press
Drives a low-friction linear slide to press IDC ribbon cable headers into PCBs, relying on the U flat-end cover for rigid, zero-play alignment.
Carton Flap Folder
Folds small cardboard box minor flaps prior to sealing, where the 206N pull force easily retracts the 10mm rod within tight packaging machine clearances.
Replacing the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X100-S-U with MBL25X100-S-U
To replace the MAL25X100-S-U, order the MBL25X100-S-U. Verify your setup needs the U flat-end back cover for rigid mounting, the PT threaded port, and the -S magnet. Because the -S magnet is present, plan to swap your legacy CS1-M or DS1-M switches for CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensors on the new MBL. If you need to step down, the 20mm bore offers 157N push at 0.5 MPa; if you need more power, the 32mm bore provides 402N push. Both neighbors use the same G1/8 port.
With a 100mm stroke, the 10mm rod has limited tolerance for side loads, so keep the load guided along a strict linear axis. The MAL uses a fixed rubber bumper to soften end-of-stroke impacts, but if your application demands adjustable end-cushioning, you must step up to the MBLC variant on the current line. Note that a plain MBL cannot hold a load if air pressure drops; the rod will drift, so fit an external pilot-operated check valve for fail-safe load holding.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL25X100-S-U (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 MBL25X100-S-U instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X100-S-U FAQ
Yes, the MAL series is end-of-life. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL25X100-S-U, which provides identical 25mm bore, 100mm stroke, G1/8 port, U flat-end back cover, and mounting. You must upgrade your sensors: the MAL -S magnet works with CS1-M / DS1-M switches, while the MBL replacement uses CMSG / DMSG / EMSG sensors.
The 25mm bore provides a push force of 245N and a pull force of 206N at 0.5 MPa. At 0.7 MPa, the push force is 343N. The maximum theoretical force is 50 kgf at 1.0 MPa.
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