This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL25X60SU — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL25X60SU 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 MAL25X60SU
The AirTAC Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X60SU is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø25mm bore and 60mm stroke, G1/8 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBL25X60SU, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ25 mm
- Stroke60 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL25X60SU
About the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X60SU
The AirTAC MAL25X60SU is a discontinued compact double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder with a 25 mm bore and 60 mm stroke. It delivers 245 N of push force and 206 N of pull force at 0.5 MPa. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL25X60SU, which matches the original bore, stroke, output force, G1/8 port, and U flat-end back cover.
This legacy SKU includes a built-in magnet (-S) for position sensing and relies on a fixed rubber bumper at the stroke ends rather than an adjustable cushion. Two structural details stand out: the MAL uses threaded front and back covers on the barrel, whereas the newer MBL features a riveted rolling-packed body. Additionally, the MAL -S magnet interfaces with the older CS1-M and DS1-M reed switches, while the MBL successor utilizes the current CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG electronic sensor families.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X60SU Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X60SU |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL25X60SU |
| Bore size | Ø25 mm |
| Stroke | 60 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 MBL25X60SU 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 MBL25X60SU 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 MAL25X60SU
| MAL | Aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 25 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×60 | 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 MAL25X60SU Is Used
PCB Router Clamping
Secures printed circuit board panels inside a desktop routing machine, using the 245 N push force at 0.5 MPa to hold the composite firmly without crushing delicate traces during milling.
IC Tube Sorting
Actuates a diverter gate in a semiconductor packaging line, relying on the 60 mm stroke to route plastic IC tubes into the correct inspection bin within a compact conveyor envelope.
Carton Flap Folding
Folds minor inner flaps on small pharmaceutical cartons, where the 206 N pull force retracts the mechanism rapidly to keep pace with high-speed continuous motion packaging.
Replacing the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X60SU with MBL25X60SU
To replace the MAL25X60SU, order the MBL25X60SU. Verify that your setup accommodates the PT port thread, the 10 mm carbon-steel rod with its M10x1.25 end thread, and the rigid U flat-end back cover. Because this SKU includes the -S magnet, you must upgrade your sensing components: the legacy CS1-M and DS1-M switches will not fit the MBL, so transition to the CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG series.
If you need to adjust your force output, stepping down to a 20 mm bore yields 157 N of push force at 0.5 MPa, while stepping up to a 32 mm bore provides 402 N. The fixed rubber bumper on this cylinder softens end-of-stroke impacts but cannot hold a load if air pressure drops; for position holding, install an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve. If your application requires adjustable end-cushioning to prevent shock, look at the current MBLC variant instead of the standard MBL.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL25X60SU (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 MBL25X60SU instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X60SU FAQ
Yes, the MAL25X60SU is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL25X60SU. It offers the same 25 mm bore, 60 mm stroke, 50 kgf maximum force, G1/8 port, and U flat-end mounting. You will need to update your sensors, as the MBL uses CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG switches instead of the older CS1-M or DS1-M models.
At 0.5 MPa, the push force is 245 N and the pull force is 206 N. At 0.7 MPa, the push force increases to 343 N, with a theoretical maximum of 50 kgf at 1.0 MPa. The rod is a 10 mm carbon-steel shaft with 20 um hard-chrome plating and an M10x1.25 end thread.
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