This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL25X30U — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL25X30U 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 MAL25X30U
The AirTAC Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X30U is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø25mm bore and 30mm stroke, G1/8 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBL25X30U, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ25 mm
- Stroke30 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL25X30U
About the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X30U
The AirTAC MAL25X30U is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder with a 25mm bore and 30mm stroke. It delivers 245N push and 206N pull force at 0.5MPa, using a G1/8 port and an M10x1.25 rod-end thread. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL25X30U, matching the bore, stroke, force, port, and flat-end U rear cover for a seamless upgrade.
This legacy MAL features a threaded front and back cover design, whereas the modern MBL replacement uses a riveted rolling-packed body for enhanced structural integrity. Because this specific SKU lacks an -S magnet, it cannot accommodate a position sensor. The cylinder relies on a fixed rubber bumper for end-of-stroke deceleration rather than an adjustable cushion, and its heterogeneous two-way seal retains grease for long-term friction reduction.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X30U Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X30U |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL25X30U |
| Bore size | Ø25 mm |
| Stroke | 30 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 MBL25X30U 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 MBL25X30U 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 MAL25X30U
| MAL | Aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 25 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×30 | 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 MAL25X30U Is Used
PCB Conveyor Diverter
Pushes lightweight PCB routing gates on a conveyor line using 245N of force at 0.5MPa, fitting into tight 30mm stroke envelopes.
IC Test Handler Ejector
Ejects tested integrated circuits from sockets with a rigid flat-end U mount, preventing pivot play during high-speed retraction.
Small Carton Flap Folder
Folds minor carton flaps in end-of-line packaging, relying on the fixed rubber bumper to soften the 30mm stroke impact quietly.
Replacing the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X30U with MBL25X30U
To replace the MAL25X30U, order the MBL25X30U. Verify the 30mm stroke, G1/8 port, and default PT tapered thread form. The flat-end U back cover provides a rigid, non-pivot rear mount. Since this SKU has no -S magnet, it cannot accept a sensor; if position detection is needed, step up to an MBL25X30S and migrate to the current CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG switch family, as the older CS1-M/DS1-M sensors are obsolete. If a softer stop is required, the current-line MBLC offers an adjustable air cushion absent on the MAL. Note that a plain cylinder drifts when air is lost; use an external rod lock for load holding. For sizing flexibility, stepping down to the 20mm bore yields 157N push at 0.5MPa, while stepping up to the 32mm bore provides 402N push at 0.5MPa.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL25X30U (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 MBL25X30U instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X30U FAQ
Yes, the MAL25X30U is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL25X30U, offering the same 25mm bore, 30mm stroke, 245N push force at 0.5MPa, G1/8 port, and flat-end U back cover.
At 0.5MPa it provides 245N push and 206N pull; at 0.7MPa it provides 343N push, with a theoretical maximum of 50kgf at 1.0MPa. Because this SKU lacks the -S magnet, it cannot accept a position sensor.
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