This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL25X10U — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL25X10U 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 MAL25X10U
The AirTAC Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X10U is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø25mm bore and 10mm stroke, G1/8 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBL25X10U, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ25 mm
- Stroke10 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL25X10U
About the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X10U
The AirTAC MAL25X10U is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder featuring a 25mm bore and a highly compact 10mm stroke. Designed for tight spaces, it delivers 245N of push force and 206N of pull force at 0.5 MPa. Because this legacy series has reached end-of-life, AirTAC provides the exact drop-in replacement: the MBL25X10U. The MBL matches the original bore, stroke, output force, G1/8 port, and U flat-end back cover perfectly.
A key upgrade in the MBL is its riveted rolling-packed body, which replaces the threaded front and back covers found on this MAL. Additionally, this specific SKU lacks the -S magnet option, meaning it cannot accept a position sensor; if detection is needed, you must move to an MBL25X10US and use the current CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG switch family. The original MAL uses a fixed rubber bumper for end-of-stroke deceleration and relies on a heterogeneous two-way seal that retains grease for long-term friction reduction.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X10U Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X10U |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL25X10U |
| Bore size | Ø25 mm |
| Stroke | 10 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 MBL25X10U 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 MBL25X10U 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 MAL25X10U
| MAL | Aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 25 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×10 | 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 MAL25X10U Is Used
PCB Panel Ejection
Uses the 245N push force at 0.5 MPa and 10mm stroke to quickly kick loose printed circuit boards from a test fixture without damaging the delicate components.
Chip Sorter Divert
Fits into the tight routing head of a semiconductor handling machine to deflect microchips into the correct packaging bin with rapid 10mm precision.
Small Carton Flap Tuck
Applies a brief 206N pull force to fold and tuck the end flaps of small pharmaceutical cartons on a high-speed packaging conveyor.
Replacing the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X10U with MBL25X10U
To replace the MAL25X10U, order the MBL25X10U, ensuring you keep the default PT tapered port thread and the U flat-end rigid back cover. If your application requires position sensing, note that this current SKU cannot support a sensor; you must specify the MBL25X10US and upgrade to the modern CMSG or DMSG reed switches. The 10mm stroke is extremely short, making it ideal for compact ejection, but keep in mind the 10mm rod diameter offers low side-load tolerance. If you need to step down to a smaller bore, the 20mm version provides 157N of push at 0.5 MPa; if you need to step up, the 32mm bore offers 402N. Remember that the fixed rubber bumper softens impact but does not lock the rod; if you need to hold a load vertically without air, add an external rod lock. For adjustable air cushioning, look at the MBLC variant on the current line.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL25X10U (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 MBL25X10U instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X10U FAQ
Yes, the MAL series is end-of-life. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL25X10U, which matches the 25mm bore, 10mm stroke, 50 kgf max force, G1/8 port, and U flat-end back cover. The newer MBL body uses a riveted rolling-packed design instead of the original threaded covers.
At 0.5 MPa operating pressure, the push force is 245N and the pull force is 206N. At 0.7 MPa, the push force increases to 343N. The maximum theoretical force is 50 kgf at 1.0 MPa.
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