This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL25X100SUFA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL25X100SUFA 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 MAL25X100SUFA
The AirTAC Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X100SUFA 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 MBL25X100SUFA, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ25 mm
- Stroke100 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL25X100SUFA
About the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X100SUFA
The AirTAC MAL25X100SUFA is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder featuring a 25mm bore and 100mm stroke. It delivers 245N of push force and 206N of pull force at 0.5 MPa, utilizing a G1/8 port and an M10x1.25 rod-end thread. The direct drop-in replacement is the MBL25X100SUFA, which matches the bore, stroke, output force, port size, and FA flange mounting exactly.
This legacy SKU includes a built-in magnet (-S) for position sensing, originally designed for CS1-M or DS1-M switches. The newer MBL25X100SUFA upgrades the body from threaded front and back covers to a riveted rolling-packed assembly, and it requires the current CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensor family. Both generations rely on a fixed rubber bumper for end-of-stroke damping, meaning the rod will drift if air pressure is lost.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X100SUFA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X100SUFA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL25X100SUFA |
| 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 MBL25X100SUFA 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 MBL25X100SUFA 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 MAL25X100SUFA
| 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 MAL25X100SUFA Is Used
PCB Conveyor Diverter
Pushes lightweight printed circuit boards between conveyor lanes using 245N of force at 0.5 MPa, fitting within tight electronics assembly machinery.
Textile Yarn Guide
Cycles a yarn guide carriage 100mm at high speed, where the self-lubricating front-cover bearing guide prevents friction stalling on continuous looms.
Carton Flap Folder
Folds small corrugated carton flaps during end-of-line packaging, relying on the fixed rubber bumper to soften the 100mm stroke impact.
Replacing the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X100SUFA with MBL25X100SUFA
To replace the MAL25X100SUFA, order the MBL25X100SUFA and ensure your FA flange mounting and flat-end U back cover dimensions align. Because this SKU includes the -S magnet, you must upgrade your legacy CS1-M or DS1-M switches to the CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG series to match the riveted MBL body. If your application requires adjustable air cushioning rather than the standard fixed rubber bumper, step up to the MBLC variant on the current line.
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. At 100mm of stroke, the 10mm carbon-steel rod with 20um hard chrome plating handles moderate loads, but a plain cylinder does not hold position pneumatically; add an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve for fail-safe load holding.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL25X100SUFA (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 MBL25X100SUFA instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X100SUFA FAQ
Yes, the MAL25X100SUFA is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL25X100SUFA, offering the same 25mm bore, 100mm stroke, 245N push force at 0.5 MPa, G1/8 port, and FA flange. You must update your sensors from the old CS1-M/DS1-M to the new CMSG/DMSG/EMSG family.
The 25mm bore provides 245N push and 206N pull at 0.5 MPa, 343N push at 0.7 MPa, and a maximum theoretical force of 50kgf at 1.0 MPa. It uses a G1/8 port, a 10mm rod with an M10x1.25 thread, and operates at 0.1-1.0 MPa.
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