This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL25X240U — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL25X240U 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 MAL25X240U
The AirTAC Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X240U is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø25mm bore and 240mm stroke, G1/8 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBL25X240U, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ25 mm
- Stroke240 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL25X240U
About the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X240U
The AirTAC MAL25X240U is a discontinued compact double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder with a 25mm bore and 240mm stroke. It delivers a 245N push and 206N pull at 0.5 MPa, operating on standard filtered air through a G1/8 port. This specific SKU features a U flat-end back cover for rigid rear mounting and lacks a magnetic piston, meaning it cannot support position sensing. AirTAC replaced this legacy series with the MBL25X240U, a drop-in upgrade sharing the exact same bore, stroke, output force, port size, and mounting interface.
The MBL25X240U swaps the older threaded front and back covers found on the MAL for a riveted rolling-packed body structure, maintaining identical ratings while modernizing the assembly. Both versions rely on a fixed rubber bumper to soften end-of-stroke impacts rather than an adjustable air cushion; if your application requires precise end-of-stroke deceleration, you must step up to the current MBLC line. Because the 240mm stroke is relatively long for a 10mm rod, side-load tolerance is low, requiring external guide rails or a pivot mount to prevent rod bending.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X240U Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X240U |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL25X240U |
| Bore size | Ø25 mm |
| Stroke | 240 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 MBL25X240U 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 MBL25X240U 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 MAL25X240U
| MAL | Aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 25 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×240 | 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 MAL25X240U Is Used
PCB Conveyor Diverter
Uses the 245N push force at 0.5 MPa to push populated PCB panels sideways onto a secondary conveyor track within tight electronics assembly cells.
Carton Flap Folder
Deploys the 240mm stroke to fold minor flaps on small packaging cartons, relying on the rigid U flat-end back cover to absorb repeated static mounting stresses.
Tray Stacker Ejector
Ejects empty plastic component trays from a vertical stacking magazine, taking advantage of the 30-800 mm/s speed range and compact 25mm aluminum body.
Replacing the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X240U with MBL25X240U
To replace the MAL25X240U, order the MBL25X240U, ensuring you match the U flat-end back cover and PT tapered port thread. If your cycle times require end-of-stroke cushioning, select the MBLC25X240U instead. If you need position detection, note this specific SKU lacks an -S magnet and cannot accept a sensor; ordering an MBL25X25S will require upgrading to CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG switches, as the older CS1-M and DS1-M sensors are obsolete. If 245N push at 0.5 MPa is too much force, step down to the 20mm bore offering 157N; if you need more power, step up to the 32mm bore providing 402N. A plain bumper does not hold the load if air pressure drops, so add an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve for fail-safe positioning. For this 240mm stroke, use external guide rails to support the load and prevent rod bending.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL25X240U (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 MBL25X240U instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X240U FAQ
Yes, the MAL25X240U is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL25X240U, which shares the same 25mm bore, 240mm stroke, G1/8 port, and U flat-end back cover. The MBL uses a riveted rolling-packed body instead of threaded covers, but the output force and mounting dimensions remain identical.
The 25mm bore provides 245N push and 206N pull at 0.5 MPa, 343N push at 0.7 MPa, and a maximum theoretical force of 50 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Because this specific SKU lacks the -S magnet option, it cannot accept a position sensor; the MBL replacement requires CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG switches if you order the -S version.
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