This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL25X150-S-U-H — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL25X150-S-U-H 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 MAL25X150-S-U-H
The AirTAC Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X150-S-U-H is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø25mm bore and 150mm stroke, G1/8 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBL25X150-S-U-H, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ25 mm
- Stroke150 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL25X150-S-U-H
About the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X150-S-U-H
The AirTAC MAL25X150-S-U-H is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder with a 25 mm bore and 150 mm stroke. It delivers 245 N push and 206 N pull at 0.5 MPa. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL25X150-S-U-H, matching the bore, stroke, force, G1/8 port, and U flat-end back cover. You simply order the MBL equivalent to keep your machine running.
This legacy SKU includes a built-in magnet (-S) for position detection. The older MAL works with CS1-M or DS1-M reed switches, while the newer MBL uses CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensors. The original MAL features threaded front and back covers, whereas the MBL upgrade uses a riveted rolling-packed body. 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.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X150-S-U-H Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X150-S-U-H |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL25X150-S-U-H |
| Bore size | Ø25 mm |
| Stroke | 150 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 MBL25X150-S-U-H 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 MBL25X150-S-U-H 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 MAL25X150-S-U-H
| MAL | Aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 25 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×150 | 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 MAL25X150-S-U-H Is Used
PCB routing gate
Diverts bare circuit boards on a conveyor using 245 N of push force at 0.5 MPa, fitting neatly into tight electronics assembly cells.
Carton flap folder
Extends 150 mm to fold small corrugated box flaps prior to tape sealing, relying on the U flat-end cover for rigid rear mounting.
Vial sorting diverter
Pushes sample tubes into testing lanes, using the -S magnet and a CS1-M sensor to confirm the divert arm fully retracted.
Replacing the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X150-S-U-H with MBL25X150-S-U-H
To replace this MAL25X150-S-U-H, order the MBL25X150-S-U-H. Confirm the 25 mm bore, 150 mm stroke, PT thread form, and the U flat-end back cover. Because this SKU has the -S magnet, note that your old CS1-M / DS1-M switches are replaced by CMSG / DMSG / EMSG sensors on the MBL. If you need to adjust force, step down to the 20 mm bore (157 N push at 0.5 MPa) or up to the 32 mm bore (402 N push at 0.5 MPa).
At 150 mm of travel, the Ø10 mm rod has limited side-load tolerance. Use an external guide rail to prevent rod bending. The fixed rubber bumper softens end-of-stroke impact but is not an adjustable cushion; for that, look at the current MBLC line. A plain cylinder drifts when air is lost, so add a rod lock or pilot-operated check valve if you must hold a vertical load.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL25X150-S-U-H (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 MBL25X150-S-U-H instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X150-S-U-H FAQ
Yes, the MAL series is end-of-life. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL25X150-S-U-H. It matches the 25 mm bore, 150 mm stroke, G1/8 port, U flat-end cover, and magnet. The main change is the body construction: the MAL uses threaded covers while the MBL uses a riveted rolling-packed body.
At 0.5 MPa it provides 245 N push and 206 N pull. At 0.7 MPa the push force is 343 N, with a maximum theoretical force of 50 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Because this SKU includes the -S magnet, it accepts CS1-M or DS1-M switches on the MAL; when you upgrade to the MBL, you must switch to CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensors.
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