This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL25X1000SU — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL25X1000SU 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 MAL25X1000SU
The AirTAC Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X1000SU is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø25mm bore and 1000mm stroke, G1/8 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBL25X1000SU, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ25 mm
- Stroke1000 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL25X1000SU
About the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X1000SU
The AirTAC MAL25X1000SU is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder with a 25 mm bore and a 1000 mm made-to-order stroke. It delivers 245 N of push force and 206 N of pull force at 0.5 MPa. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL25X1000SU, which matches the original bore, stroke, output force, G1/8 port, and U flat-end back cover.
This legacy SKU features a built-in magnet (-S) for position detection and a rigid U-type flat-end rear cover. The older MAL body uses threaded front and back covers, whereas the modern MBL utilizes a riveted rolling-packed body. Furthermore, the MAL -S magnet interfaces with legacy CS1-M or DS1-M reed switches, while the MBL successor transitions to the current CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensor families. The piston relies on a heterogeneous two-way seal that retains grease, and the carbon-steel rod is protected by 20 um hard-chrome plating.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X1000SU Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X1000SU |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL25X1000SU |
| Bore size | Ø25 mm |
| Stroke | 1000 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 MBL25X1000SU 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 MBL25X1000SU 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 MAL25X1000SU
| MAL | Aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 25 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×1000 | 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 MAL25X1000SU Is Used
PCB Conveyor Diversion
Pushes routing gates on a printed circuit board conveyor over a 1000 mm span, utilizing the 245 N push force at 0.5 MPa to reliably redirect panels without overwhelming delicate components.
Textile Yarn Guide
Shifts a yarn guide carriage across a 1-meter weaving width, where the compact 25 mm aluminum body fits tight loom clearances and the U flat-end cover mounts rigidly to the machine frame.
Carton Flap Folder
Extends a folding arm to tuck packaging flaps on a case erector, relying on the 343 N push force at 0.7 MPa to overcome cardboard resistance over the long 1000 mm travel.
Replacing the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X1000SU with MBL25X1000SU
To replace the MAL25X1000SU, order the MBL25X1000SU. Verify your 25 mm bore, 1000 mm non-standard stroke, PT thread form, and the U flat-end back cover. Because this SKU includes the -S magnet, prepare to upgrade your position sensing from the old CS1-M / DS1-M switches to the modern CMSG / DMSG / EMSG family used by the MBL.
For sizing flexibility, stepping down to a 20 mm bore yields 157 N push at 0.5 MPa, while stepping up to a 32 mm bore provides 402 N push at 0.5 MPa. A plain MAL or MBL does not hold its position if air pressure is lost; the rod will drift, so add an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve for suspended loads. The MAL uses a fixed rubber bumper, not an adjustable cushion—if end-of-stroke deceleration is required for this long stroke, step up to the MBLC variant on the current line. At 1000 mm, the 10 mm rod has very low side-load tolerance; you must use an external guide rail to prevent rod bending and premature seal wear.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL25X1000SU (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 MBL25X1000SU instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X1000SU FAQ
Yes, the MAL25X1000SU is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL25X1000SU, offering the same 25 mm bore, 1000 mm stroke, force, G1/8 port, and U flat-end mounting. You will need to update your sensors, as the MAL -S magnet works with CS1-M / DS1-M switches, while the MBL uses CMSG / DMSG / EMSG sensors.
The 25 mm bore provides a push force of 245 N and pull of 206 N at 0.5 MPa, 343 N push at 0.7 MPa, and a maximum theoretical force of 50 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Because the 1000 mm stroke exceeds the 500 mm standard, it is a made-to-order item. The 10 mm rod has low side-load tolerance at this length, so an external guide is mandatory to prevent rod bending.
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