This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL25X100-U — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL25X100-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-U
The AirTAC Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X100-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-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-U
About the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X100-U
The AirTAC MAL25X100-U is a discontinued 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-U, which matches the bore, stroke, output force, G1/8 port, and flat-end mounting. The legacy MAL features threaded front and back covers, whereas the modern MBL uses a riveted rolling-packed body for equally robust performance.
Because this SKU lacks the -S magnet option, it cannot accept a position sensor. The piston relies on a heterogeneous two-way seal that retains grease, and the carbon-steel rod has a 20 um hard-chrome plating to resist wear. End-of-stroke deceleration is handled by a fixed rubber bumper, not an adjustable cushion.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X100-U Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X100-U |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL25X100-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-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-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-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-U Is Used
PCB Depaneling Router
Provides 245N of push force at 0.5 MPa to separate routed printed circuit boards, utilizing the 100mm stroke to clear the cutting spindle during indexing.
IC Test Handler Ejector
Cycles test sockets in semiconductor handlers, using the fixed rubber bumper to absorb the 100mm end-of-stroke impact without damaging delicate microchips.
Pouch Packaging Diverter
Actuates a lightweight flap to deflect pouches on a packaging conveyor, where the rigid flat-end U mounting keeps the 25mm bore body fixed in place.
Replacing the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X100-U with MBL25X100-U
To replace this MAL25X100-U, order the MBL25X100-U and confirm your 25mm bore, 100mm stroke, G1/8 port, PT thread, and U flat-end back cover. If you need position sensing, you must step up to an -S designated MBL25X100S-U and upgrade to the current CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensor family, as the older CS1-M and DS1-M switches are obsolete. If your application requires an adjustable air cushion rather than a fixed rubber bumper, specify the MBLC25X100-U.
For sizing flexibility, stepping down to the 20mm bore yields 157N of push force at 0.5 MPa, while stepping up to the 32mm bore provides 402N. This plain U-cover cylinder does not hold its load when air pressure drops; the rod will drift, so add an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve for fail-safe holding. At 100mm stroke, side-load tolerance is manageable, but the 10mm rod still requires careful alignment to prevent premature seal wear.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL25X100-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-U instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X100-U FAQ
Yes, the MAL25X100-U is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL25X100-U, which offers the same 25mm bore, 100mm stroke, 245N push force at 0.5 MPa, G1/8 port, and flat-end back cover. You simply order the MBL25X100-U.
The 25mm bore provides 245N push and 206N pull at 0.5 MPa, 343N push at 0.7 MPa, and a maximum force of 50 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Because this specific SKU lacks the -S magnet, it cannot accept a position sensor.
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