This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL25X200-S-U — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL25X200-S-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 MAL25X200-S-U
The AirTAC Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X200-S-U is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø25mm bore and 200mm stroke, G1/8 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBL25X200-S-U, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ25 mm
- Stroke200 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL25X200-S-U
About the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X200-S-U
The AirTAC MAL25X200-S-U is a discontinued compact double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder with a 25mm bore and 200mm stroke. It delivers 245N push and 206N pull force at 0.5MPa, utilizing a G1/8 port and a flat-end U back cover. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL25X200-S-U, which matches the original force, stroke, port size, and mounting layout exactly.
This legacy unit features a built-in magnet (-S) designed for older CS1-M or DS1-M reed switches, whereas the modern MBL replacement utilizes current CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensors. The older MAL body relies on threaded front and back covers, while the updated MBL uses a riveted rolling-packed body for structural rigidity. A heterogeneous two-way seal retains grease internally, and the 10mm carbon-steel rod features 20um hard-chrome plating to resist wear during the 200mm travel.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X200-S-U Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X200-S-U |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL25X200-S-U |
| Bore size | Ø25 mm |
| Stroke | 200 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 MBL25X200-S-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 MBL25X200-S-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 MAL25X200-S-U
| MAL | Aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 25 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×200 | 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 MAL25X200-S-U Is Used
PCB Router Z-Axis
Drives the spindle head on a desktop PCB mechanical router, utilizing the 245N thrust at 0.5MPa to plunge through 1.6mm FR4 fiberglass boards over the 200mm travel.
Carton Flap Folder
Folds small corrugated cardboard flaps on a compact packaging line, where the 206N pull force reliably retracts the 10mm rod against the spring tension of the carton material.
Microplate Stacker
Indexes 96-well microplates into a centrifuge loading bay, taking advantage of the flat-end U rear cover for rigid mounting in a tight laboratory automation footprint.
Replacing the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X200-S-U with MBL25X200-S-U
To replace the MAL25X200-S-U, order the MBL25X200-S-U and ensure your plumbing matches the default PT tapered G1/8 port. When sizing, you can step down to the 20mm bore (157N push at 0.5MPa) for lighter duties, or step up to the 32mm bore (402N push at 0.5MPa) if higher thrust is required. Because this is a 200mm stroke, the 10mm rod is susceptible to bending under offset loads; utilizing a U flat-end rigid mount helps, but adding an external guide rail is advised for heavy side loads. Note that the fixed rubber bumper softens end-of-stroke impacts but does not lock the rod, so an external pilot-operated check valve is required to hold a load vertically during air loss. If end-of-cycle deceleration is too harsh, the current-line MBLC variant offers an adjustable air cushion absent on the MAL.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL25X200-S-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 MBL25X200-S-U instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X200-S-U FAQ
Yes, the MAL25X200-S-U is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL25X200-S-U, which offers the same 25mm bore, 200mm stroke, G1/8 port, and U flat-end mounting. You must upgrade your sensors, as the older CS1-M/DS1-M switches used on the MAL -S magnet are replaced by CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches on the MBL.
The 25mm bore provides 245N push and 206N pull force at 0.5MPa, 343N push at 0.7MPa, and a maximum theoretical force of 50kgf at 1.0MPa. The operating pressure range is 0.1-1.0MPa.
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