This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL25X375U — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL25X375U 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 MAL25X375U
The AirTAC Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X375U is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø25mm bore and 375mm stroke, G1/8 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBL25X375U, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ25 mm
- Stroke375 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL25X375U
About the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X375U
The AirTAC MAL25X375U is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder with a 25mm bore and 375mm stroke. It delivers 245N push and 206N pull force at 0.5 MPa. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL25X375U, which matches the original bore, stroke, output force, G1/8 port, and U flat-end back cover. Because this SKU lacks an -S magnet, it cannot accept a position sensor.
Two structural details differentiate the legacy MAL from the current MBL. The MAL uses threaded front and back covers, whereas the MBL features a riveted rolling-packed body. Internally, the MAL relies on a heterogeneous two-way seal that retains grease alongside a self-lubricating front-cover bearing guide, and its carbon-steel rod has 20um hard-chrome plating to resist wear.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X375U Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X375U |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL25X375U |
| Bore size | Ø25 mm |
| Stroke | 375 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 MBL25X375U 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 MBL25X375U 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 MAL25X375U
| MAL | Aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 25 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×375 | 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 MAL25X375U Is Used
PCB Conveyor Diverter
Pushes populated PCB panels sideways between belt stages using 245N of force, fitting easily into tight machinery gaps.
Carton Flap Folder
Extends 375mm to fold minor corrugated box flaps prior to tape sealing, relying on the U flat-end cover for rigid alignment.
Test Socket Actuator
Closes semiconductor test handlers with 206N pull force at 0.5 MPa, using the compact 25mm body to minimize fixture mass.
Replacing the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X375U with MBL25X375U
To replace this MAL25X375U, order the MBL25X375U. Confirm your PT port thread, U flat-end back cover, and 375mm stroke. If you need position sensing, you must step up to an -S variant on the MBL line; note that the older CS1-M/DS1-M switches are replaced by CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors. If 245N push at 0.5 MPa is too much, step down to the 20mm bore (157N push); if you need more force, step up to the 32mm bore (402N push). Since the stroke is 375mm, the 10mm rod has low side-load tolerance—use an external guide or pivot mounting to prevent rod bending. The fixed rubber bumper softens end-of-stroke impact but is not a lock; for load holding, add an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve. If you need adjustable cushioning, look at the MBLC series.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL25X375U (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 MBL25X375U instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X375U FAQ
Yes, the MAL25X375U is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL25X375U, offering the same 25mm bore, 375mm stroke, 245N force, G1/8 port, and U flat-end cover. The MBL upgrades the body to a riveted rolling-packed design.
At 0.5 MPa it provides 245N push and 206N pull; at 0.7 MPa it provides 343N push, with a maximum theoretical force of 50kgf at 1.0 MPa. This specific SKU has no -S magnet and cannot take a sensor; the -S MBL variants use CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches.
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