This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL25X160-U — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL25X160-U 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 MAL25X160-U
The AirTAC Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X160-U is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø25mm bore and 160mm stroke, G1/8 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBL25X160-U, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ25 mm
- Stroke160 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL25X160-U
About the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X160-U
The AirTAC MAL25X160-U is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder featuring a 25mm bore and 160mm stroke. It delivers 245N of push force and 206N of pull force at 0.5MPa, utilizing a G1/8 port and an M10x1.25 rod-end thread. This specific SKU includes a U flat-end back cover for rigid mounting and lacks a magnetic piston, meaning it cannot support position sensing.
As a direct drop-in replacement, AirTAC now supplies the MBL25X160-U, which matches the original bore, stroke, output force, port size, and mounting accessories exactly. A key structural upgrade in the MBL is its riveted rolling-packed body, replacing the threaded front and back covers found on the legacy MAL. Both generations rely on a fixed rubber bumper for end-of-stroke deceleration rather than an adjustable cushion; if your application requires adjustable air cushioning, you must step up to the current MBLC variant.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X160-U Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X160-U |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL25X160-U |
| Bore size | Ø25 mm |
| Stroke | 160 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 MBL25X160-U 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 MBL25X160-U 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 MAL25X160-U
| MAL | Aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 25 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×160 | 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 MAL25X160-U Is Used
PCB Panel Ejection
Pushes finished printed circuit boards out of a pick-and-place lane using 245N of thrust at 0.5MPa, where the 160mm stroke clears the full width of the conveyor.
Textile Yarn Guide
Shifts a yarn tensioning guide bar across a narrow loom carriage, relying on the rigid U flat-end back cover to keep the 10mm rod precisely aligned without pivot arcing.
Small Carton Flap Hold
Holds a secondary packing carton flap open during automated tape sealing, taking advantage of the compact 25mm aluminum body to fit within tight conveyor side-rail clearances.
Replacing the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X160-U with MBL25X160-U
To replace the MAL25X160-U, order the MBL25X160-U and confirm your physical setup matches the U flat-end back cover for rigid attachment and the default PT tapered port thread. Because this specific SKU has no -S magnet, it cannot accommodate a position sensor; if you need end-of-stroke detection, you must specify an MBL25X160-US replacement and update your wiring to the current CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG switch family, as the older CS1-M and DS1-M sensors are obsolete.
For sizing flexibility, you can step down to the 20mm bore neighbor (providing 157N push at 0.5MPa) for lighter loads, or step up to the 32mm bore (delivering 402N push at 0.5MPa) if you need greater thrust. At 160mm of stroke, the 10mm carbon-steel rod with 20um hard chrome plating is moderately exposed; while the self-lubricating front-cover bearing guide helps carry the load, a plain U-cover cylinder does not hold its position when air pressure is lost. For any safety-critical or gravity-loaded vertical setup, incorporate an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve, as the fixed rubber bumper only softens the stroke end and acts as no lock.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL25X160-U (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 MBL25X160-U instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X160-U FAQ
Yes, the MAL25X160-U is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL25X160-U, which provides identical bore, stroke, force, G1/8 port, and U flat-end mounting. The main upgrade is a riveted rolling-packed body replacing the threaded covers of the MAL.
The 25mm bore delivers 245N push and 206N pull at 0.5MPa, 343N push at 0.7MPa, and a maximum theoretical force of 50kgf at 1.0MPa. Because this specific MAL25X160-U SKU lacks the -S magnet, it cannot accept a position sensor; adding detection requires upgrading to an MBL-S model with CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG switches.
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