This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL25X1050U — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL25X1050U 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 MAL25X1050U
The AirTAC Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X1050U is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø25mm bore and 1050mm stroke, G1/8 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBL25X1050U, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ25 mm
- Stroke1050 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL25X1050U
About the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X1050U
The AirTAC MAL25X1050U is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder with a 25 mm bore and a 1050 mm non-standard made-to-order stroke. Delivering 245 N of push force at 0.5 MPa, this compact actuator features a Ø10 mm carbon-steel rod with 20 um hard-chrome plating and a self-lubricating front-cover bearing guide. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL25X1050U, matching the bore, stroke, output force, G1/8 port, and U flat-end back cover.
This legacy MAL unit relies on a threaded front and back cover assembly, whereas the modern MBL utilizes a riveted rolling-packed body for equally robust performance. Because this specific SKU lacks an -S magnet, it cannot accept a position sensor. The internal heterogeneous two-way seal retains grease effectively, while the fixed rubber bumper absorbs end-of-stroke impacts without offering adjustable cushioning.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X1050U Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X1050U |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL25X1050U |
| Bore size | Ø25 mm |
| Stroke | 1050 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 MBL25X1050U 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 MBL25X1050U 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 MAL25X1050U
| MAL | Aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 25 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×1050 | 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 MAL25X1050U Is Used
PCB Edge Conveyor Routing
Pushes routing gates along 1-meter-plus electronics assembly lines where 245 N of force at 0.5 MPa is sufficient but the extended 1050 mm stroke is required to reach across wide panels.
Long-Stroke Carton Rejector
Diverts faulty packaging at the end of a long conveyor belt using the 1050 mm stroke, relying on the U flat-end cover for rigid rear mounting during rapid double-acting retraction.
Textile Loom Beam Shift
Actuates a guide carriage to shift heavy fabric beams across wide weaving machinery, utilizing the 343 N push force at 0.7 MPa to overcome initial static friction.
Replacing the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X1050U with MBL25X1050U
To replace the MAL25X1050U, order the MBL25X1050U and verify your PT port threads, U flat-end back cover, and 1050 mm stroke requirement. Since this stroke exceeds the 500 mm standard maximum, it remains a special-order item. If your application requires less force, the neighbouring 20 mm bore provides 157 N of push at 0.5 MPa; if you need more power, step up to the 32 mm bore which outputs 402 N at 0.5 MPa.
At 1050 mm, the Ø10 mm rod is highly susceptible to bending under side loads, so an external guide rail or a pivot mount is strongly recommended to prevent premature seal failure. Note that the fixed rubber bumper softens stroke ends but does not lock the rod; if air pressure drops, the load will drift, requiring an external rod lock. For adjustable air cushioning, which the MAL lacks, specify the current-line MBLC series.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL25X1050U (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 MBL25X1050U instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X1050U FAQ
Yes, the MAL series is end-of-life. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL25X1050U, offering identical bore, stroke, force, porting, and mounting. The main physical change is that the MAL's threaded covers were replaced by a riveted rolling-packed body on the MBL.
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. The fixed rubber bumper only softens the end of stroke and does not function as a lock; the rod will drift if air pressure is lost.
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