This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL25X180U — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL25X180U 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 MAL25X180U
The AirTAC Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X180U is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø25mm bore and 180mm stroke, G1/8 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBL25X180U, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ25 mm
- Stroke180 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL25X180U
About the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X180U
The AirTAC MAL25X180U is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder engineered for compact spaces. Delivering a 245 N push force at 0.5 MPa, it uses a 10 mm carbon-steel rod with 20 μm hard chrome plating. Because this legacy series is end-of-life, you must order the drop-in MBL25X180U replacement, which matches the original bore, stroke, output force, G1/8 port, and U flat-end back cover.
This specific SKU lacks a -S magnet, meaning it cannot support a position sensor. The original MAL features a threaded front and rear cover, whereas the current MBL upgrade utilizes a riveted rolling-packed body. Both designs share identical ratings, but the MBL body offers a more robust structural seal. The cylinder relies on a fixed rubber bumper for end-of-stroke deceleration rather than an adjustable air cushion.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X180U Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X180U |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL25X180U |
| Bore size | Ø25 mm |
| Stroke | 180 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 MBL25X180U 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 MBL25X180U 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 MAL25X180U
| MAL | Aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 25 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×180 | 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 MAL25X180U Is Used
PCB Depaneling Router
Provides 245 N of push force at 0.5 MPa to separate routed circuit boards, fitting easily into tight electronics assembly cells.
Package Divert Arm
Uses the 180 mm stroke to push small parcels between conveyor belts, with the U flat-end cover providing rigid rear anchoring.
Tray Indexing Gate
Acts as a compact stopper for plastic component trays, relying on the self-lubricating front-cover bearing guide to handle rapid cycling.
Replacing the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X180U with MBL25X180U
To replace the MAL25X180U, order the MBL25X180U and reuse your existing PT threaded piping and U flat-end rear mounting. If you need position sensing, you must move to an MBL-S variant and upgrade from the old CS1-M/DS1-M switches to the modern CMSG/DMSG/EMSG family. If your load drifts when air is lost, the rubber bumper will not lock the rod; add an external pilot-operated check valve. At 180 mm of stroke, the 10 mm rod is vulnerable to bending under side loads, so use an external guide rail. To size down, the 20 mm bore provides 157 N push at 0.5 MPa; to step up, the 32 mm bore yields 402 N. If you require adjustable end-cushioning for heavier masses, specify the MBLC variant on the current line.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL25X180U (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 MBL25X180U instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X180U FAQ
Yes, the MAL25X180U is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL25X180U, which maintains the same 25 mm bore, 180 mm stroke, G1/8 port, and U flat-end back cover.
At 0.5 MPa, it pushes with 245 N and pulls with 206 N. At 0.7 MPa, 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 accept a position sensor.
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