This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL25X210SU — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL25X210SU 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 MAL25X210SU
The AirTAC Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X210SU is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø25mm bore and 210mm stroke, G1/8 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBL25X210SU, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ25 mm
- Stroke210 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL25X210SU
About the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X210SU
The AirTAC MAL25X210SU is a discontinued compact double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder with a 25mm bore and 210mm stroke. It delivers 245N push and 206N pull at 0.5MPa using a G1/8 port. The direct drop-in replacement is the MBL25X210SU, which matches the bore, stroke, output force, port size, and U flat-end mounting exactly. Buyers should order the MBL equivalent for seamless integration.
This legacy SKU features a built-in magnet (-S) for position detection and a U flat-end back cover for rigid rear mounting. The original MAL body uses threaded front and back covers, whereas the current MBL replacement utilizes a riveted rolling-packed body. Additionally, the MAL -S magnet interfaces with older CS1-M or DS1-M reed switches, while the MBL successor requires the modern CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensor families. The cylinder relies on a fixed rubber bumper for end-of-stroke deceleration and uses a heterogeneous two-way seal that retains grease alongside a self-lubricating front-cover bearing guide.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X210SU Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X210SU |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL25X210SU |
| Bore size | Ø25 mm |
| Stroke | 210 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 MBL25X210SU 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 MBL25X210SU 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 MAL25X210SU
| MAL | Aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 25 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×210 | 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 MAL25X210SU Is Used
PCB Router Ejection
Pushes routed circuit boards out of a nesting fixture with 245N of force at 0.5MPa, fitting easily into tight electronics assembly cells.
Packaging Flap Folder
Folds corrugated carton flaps at 210mm stroke during continuous flow wrapping, relying on the rigid U flat-end cover to absorb repeated impact.
Bin Diverting Gate
Actuates a small sorting flap on a gravity-fed parts bin, using the -S magnet and a CS1-M sensor to confirm the gate is fully open.
Replacing the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X210SU with MBL25X210SU
To replace the MAL25X210SU, order the MBL25X210SU. Confirm the 25mm bore, 210mm stroke, G1/8 port, and default PT tapered thread. The U flat-end back cover provides rigid rear mounting, so ensure your frame accommodates this non-pivoting configuration. Because the -S magnet is present, plan to upgrade your sensing from the legacy CS1-M or DS1-M switches to the current CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensors used on the MBL.
For sizing alternatives, stepping down to the 20mm bore yields 157N push at 0.5MPa, while stepping up to the 32mm bore provides 402N push. At 210mm of travel, the 10mm carbon-steel rod with 20um hard chrome plating has limited side-load tolerance, so an external guide rail is recommended to prevent rod bending. A plain MBL does not hold its load when air is lost, so add an external rod lock for vertical applications. If fixed rubber bumper deceleration is insufficient, the current-line MBLC offers an adjustable air cushion.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL25X210SU (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 MBL25X210SU instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X210SU FAQ
Yes, the MAL25X210SU is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL25X210SU, which matches the 25mm bore, 210mm stroke, 245N push force, G1/8 port, and U flat-end mounting. The MBL uses a riveted body instead of threaded covers.
At 0.5MPa, the push force is 245N and pull is 206N. At 0.7MPa, push is 343N, with a maximum theoretical force of 50kgf at 1.0MPa. The -S magnet works with older CS1-M and DS1-M switches; the MBL replacement uses CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensors.
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