This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL25X15UFA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL25X15UFA 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 MAL25X15UFA
The AirTAC Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X15UFA 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 MBL25X15UFA, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ25 mm
- Stroke15 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL25X15UFA
About the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X15UFA
The AirTAC MAL25X15UFA is a discontinued compact double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder. It features a 25mm bore and a 15mm stroke, delivering 245N of push force and 206N of pull force at 0.5 MPa. Because this legacy series has ended production, AirTAC specifies the MBL25X15UFA as the exact drop-in replacement. The MBL upgrade matches the original bore, stroke, output force, G1/8 port, and FA flange mounting, ensuring a seamless retrofit without machine modifications.
This specific SKU includes a U flat-end back cover for rigid rear mounting and an FA flange for secure front attachment. Since this configuration lacks the -S magnet option, it cannot support a position sensor. The original MAL body utilized threaded front and back covers, whereas the modern MBL replacement features a riveted rolling-packed body for enhanced structural integrity. Both generations rely on a fixed rubber bumper to soften end-of-stroke impacts rather than an adjustable air cushion.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X15UFA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X15UFA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL25X15UFA |
| 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 MBL25X15UFA 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 MBL25X15UFA 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 MAL25X15UFA
| 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 MAL25X15UFA Is Used
PCB Depaneling Saw
Drives a short 15mm blade stroke to singulate printed circuit boards, utilizing the 245N push force at 0.5 MPa to cleanly cut through FR-4 material without stressing adjacent components.
Carton Flap Tucking
Tucks minor flaps on packaging lines using the rigid U flat-end back cover and FA flange to maintain precise alignment in tight, high-speed sealing machinery.
Connector Insertion Press
Pushes electronic headers into sockets with a compact 15mm stroke, where the 206N pull force safely retracts the tooling without requiring a position sensor.
Replacing the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X15UFA with MBL25X15UFA
To replace the MAL25X15UFA, order the MBL25X15UFA. Confirm your 25mm bore, 15mm stroke, G1/8 PT port, U flat-end back cover, and FA front flange mounting. Because this unit lacks the -S magnet, it cannot accept a position sensor; if your application now requires position feedback, you must upgrade to an MBL25X15UFA-S and switch from the legacy CS1-M/DS1-M switches to the current CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensor family.
For sizing alternatives, if you need less force you can step down to the 20mm bore (157N push at 0.5 MPa), or step up to the 32mm bore (402N push at 0.5 MPa) for higher thrust. Keep in mind that a plain cylinder does not hold its load when air pressure drops; the rod will drift. The fixed rubber bumper only softens the stroke ends and is not a locking mechanism. If your application needs adjustable end-cushioning to manage kinetic energy, you must move to the MBLC variant on the current line.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL25X15UFA (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 MBL25X15UFA instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X15UFA FAQ
Yes, the MAL series is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL25X15UFA. It matches the 25mm bore, 15mm stroke, G1/8 port, FA flange mounting, and output force exactly. The main upgrade is that the MBL uses a riveted rolling-packed body instead of the threaded covers found on the MAL.
At 0.5 MPa, the push force is 245N and the pull force is 206N. At 0.7 MPa, the push force is 343N, with a maximum theoretical force of 50 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Because this specific SKU lacks the -S magnet, it cannot accept a position sensor. If you need sensing, order the MBL25X15UFA-S and use CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches.
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