This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL25X15U — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL25X15U 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 MAL25X15U
The AirTAC Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X15U is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø25mm bore and 15mm stroke, G1/8 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBL25X15U, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ25 mm
- Stroke15 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL25X15U
About the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X15U
The AirTAC MAL25X15U is a discontinued compact double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder with a 25 mm bore and 15 mm stroke. It delivers 245 N of push force and 206 N of pull force at 0.5 MPa, making it suitable for short-travel actuation in tight spaces. As an end-of-life product, its exact drop-in replacement is the MBL25X15U, which matches the original bore, stroke, output force, G1/8 port, and flat-end U back cover for a seamless transition.
This legacy MAL unit features threaded front and back covers, whereas the modern MBL replacement uses a riveted rolling-packed body for improved structural integrity. Because this specific SKU lacks the -S magnet option, it cannot accommodate a position sensor. Additionally, the internal piston relies on a heterogeneous two-way seal that retains grease, paired with a self-lubricating front-cover bearing guide to reduce friction over its short 15 mm travel.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X15U Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X15U |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL25X15U |
| Bore size | Ø25 mm |
| Stroke | 15 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 MBL25X15U 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 MBL25X15U 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 MAL25X15U
| MAL | Aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 25 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×15 | 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 MAL25X15U Is Used
PCB Depaneling Router
Provides the 245 N push at 0.5 MPa needed to plunge a small routing bit into assembled PCB panels, utilizing the 15 mm stroke for rapid, short-cycle cuts.
Micro-Clamp Actuation
Drives small pneumatic clamps in electronics assembly lines, where the 206 N pull force securely retracts the jaw to release delicate components.
Carton Flap Folding
Executes quick 15 mm tucks on small packaging flaps, leveraging the compact 25 mm aluminum body to fit within narrow conveyor side-rails.
Replacing the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X15U with MBL25X15U
To replace the MAL25X15U, order the MBL25X15U, ensuring you retain the PT threaded port, the rigid U flat-end back cover, and the absence of a magnet. If you need position sensing, you must upgrade to an -S designated MBL model, which will also require updating your legacy CS1-M or DS1-M sensors to the current CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG switch families. If your application requires an adjustable air cushion rather than the standard fixed rubber bumper found on this MAL, specify the MBLC variant on the current line.
For sizing flexibility, you can step down to the 20 mm bore (offering 157 N push at 0.5 MPa) for lighter duties, or step up to the 32 mm bore (providing 402 N push at 0.5 MPa) if the 25 mm output is insufficient. Because this cylinder lacks a rod lock, it cannot hold a load if air pressure is lost; use an external pilot-operated check valve for position holding.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL25X15U (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 MBL25X15U instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X15U FAQ
Yes, the MAL25X15U is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL25X15U, which offers the same 25 mm bore, 15 mm stroke, 245 N push force, G1/8 port, and U flat-end back cover.
At 0.5 MPa, the push force is 245 N and the pull force is 206 N. At 0.7 MPa, the push force is 343 N, with a maximum theoretical force of 50 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Because this specific SKU lacks the -S magnet, it cannot support a position sensor.
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