This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL25X225-U — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL25X225-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 MAL25X225-U
The AirTAC Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X225-U is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø25mm bore and 225mm stroke, G1/8 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBL25X225-U, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ25 mm
- Stroke225 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL25X225-U
About the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X225-U
The AirTAC MAL25X225-U is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder with a 25mm bore and 225mm stroke. It delivers 245N push and 206N pull at 0.5 MPa. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL25X225-U, matching the force, G1/8 port, and U flat-end rear cover. This legacy model used threaded front and back covers, whereas the current MBL features a riveted rolling-packed body for equally robust performance.
Because this specific SKU lacks the -S magnet option, it cannot accept a position sensor. The bore uses a 10mm carbon-steel rod with 20um hard-chrome plating and a heterogeneous two-way seal that retains grease. The U flat-end back cover provides a rigid, non-pivoting rear mount, which requires precise alignment to avoid side loads on the 225mm stroke.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X225-U Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X225-U |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL25X225-U |
| Bore size | Ø25 mm |
| Stroke | 225 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 MBL25X225-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 MBL25X225-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 MAL25X225-U
| MAL | Aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 25 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×225 | 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 MAL25X225-U Is Used
PCB Shuttle Gate
Actuates a 225mm routing gate on a conveyor diverting printed circuit boards, using the 245N push force to overcome guide friction.
Carton Flap Folder
Folds small corrugated carton side flaps prior to tape sealing, where the rigid U flat-end back cover holds the 206N pull force securely.
Textile Yarn Guide
Shifts a yarn tensioning guide back and forth across a 225mm beam width, relying on the self-lubricating bearing for smooth travel.
Replacing the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X225-U with MBL25X225-U
To replace the MAL25X225-U, order the MBL25X225-U. Confirm the 25mm bore, 225mm stroke, PT tapered port thread, and the U flat-end back cover are correct for your jig. If you need position sensing, you must step up to an MBL25X225-US replacement, noting the MBL uses current CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches rather than the old CS1-M/DS1-M family. The fixed rubber bumper softens end-of-stroke impacts; for adjustable air cushioning, specify the MBLC equivalent.
If you need to resize, stepping down to the 20mm bore yields 157N push at 0.5 MPa, while stepping up to the 32mm bore provides 402N. A plain cylinder cannot hold a load when air is lost, so fit an external rod lock for vertical clamping. Furthermore, the 225mm stroke on a 10mm rod demands an external guide or pivot to prevent rod bending under side loads.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL25X225-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 MBL25X225-U instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X225-U FAQ
Yes, the MAL series is end-of-life. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL25X225-U, offering the same 25mm bore, 225mm stroke, 50kgf max force, G1/8 port, and U flat-end mounting. You simply order the MBL equivalent.
At 0.5 MPa it provides 245N push and 206N pull; at 0.7 MPa it provides 343N push, with a theoretical max of 50kgf at 1.0 MPa. Because this specific SKU lacks the -S magnet, it cannot accept a position sensor.
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