This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL25X160SU — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL25X160SU 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 MAL25X160SU
The AirTAC Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X160SU 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 MBL25X160SU, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ25 mm
- Stroke160 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL25X160SU
About the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X160SU
The AirTAC MAL25X160SU is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder with a 25mm bore and 160mm stroke. It delivers 245N of push force and 206N of pull force at 0.5MPa. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL25X160SU, which matches the bore, stroke, port size, and U flat-end rear cover perfectly.
This legacy SKU features a built-in magnet (-S) for position sensing and a rigid U flat-end back cover. The original MAL body uses threaded front and back covers, whereas the modern MBL replacement utilizes a riveted rolling-packed body. Additionally, the -S magnet on this MAL works with older CS1-M or DS1-M switches, but upgrading to the MBL requires moving to current CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensors.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X160SU Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X160SU |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL25X160SU |
| 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 MBL25X160SU 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 MBL25X160SU 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 MAL25X160SU
| 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 MAL25X160SU Is Used
PCB Conveyor Diverter
Pushes small electronic boards sideways on a 25mm bore, 160mm stroke diverter gate using 245N of thrust at 0.5MPa without overloading the frame.
Pick-and-Place Ejector
Ejects microchips from test sockets in tight electronics assembly cells where the 10mm rod and compact U flat-end body fit restricted spaces.
Carton Labeling Stopper
Halts small cardboard cartons at a labeling station, using the flat-end rear cover for rigid mounting and the -S magnet to trigger the label applicator.
Replacing the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X160SU with MBL25X160SU
To replace the MAL25X160SU, order the MBL25X160SU. Confirm the 25mm bore, 160mm stroke, G1/8 port, PT thread, U flat-end back cover, and -S magnet. If you need less force, step down to the 20mm bore (157N push at 0.5MPa); for more power, step up to the 32mm bore (402N push at 0.5MPa). Because this is a 160mm stroke, the 10mm carbon-steel rod with 20um hard chrome plating has low side-load tolerance, so use an external guide to prevent rod bending. Note that the fixed rubber bumper is not an adjustable cushion (order an MBLC for that), and this cylinder will not hold a load if air pressure drops. The two-way grease-retaining seal and self-lubricating front-cover bearing guide keep friction minimal.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL25X160SU (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 MBL25X160SU instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X160SU FAQ
Yes, the MAL25X160SU is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL25X160SU, offering the same 25mm bore, 160mm stroke, 245N push force at 0.5MPa, G1/8 port, and U flat-end back cover.
At 0.5MPa it provides 245N push and 206N pull; at 0.7MPa it provides 343N push, with a maximum theoretical force of 50kgf at 1.0MPa. The -S magnet works with older CS1-M or DS1-M switches, but the MBL replacement requires CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensors.
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