This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL25X60UFA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL25X60UFA 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 MAL25X60UFA
The AirTAC Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X60UFA 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 MBL25X60UFA, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ25 mm
- Stroke60 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL25X60UFA
About the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X60UFA
The AirTAC MAL25X60UFA is a discontinued 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, utilizing a G1/8 port and an M10x1.25 rod-end thread. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL25X60UFA, matching the original bore, stroke, output force, port size, and FA flange mounting. Because this SKU lacks an S designation, it has no internal magnet and cannot accept a position sensor.
Two structural details distinguish the legacy MAL from the modern MBL: the original uses threaded front and back covers, whereas the MBL features a riveted rolling-packed body for equally robust pressure containment. Inside, the piston relies on a heterogeneous two-way seal that retains grease, paired with a self-lubricating front-cover bearing guide that prolongs rod life. End-of-stroke deceleration is handled by a fixed rubber bumper rather than an adjustable air cushion; if your application requires precise end-of-stroke tuning, you must step up to the current MBLC variant.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X60UFA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X60UFA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL25X60UFA |
| 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 MBL25X60UFA 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 MBL25X60UFA 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 MAL25X60UFA
| 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 MAL25X60UFA Is Used
Pouch Sealing Jaw Actuation
Drives the sealing head on small vertical form-fill-seal packaging lines, where 245 N of push force reliably closes the heated jaw over film pouches.
PCB Test Fixture Clamping
Provides rigid downward clamping on bare circuit boards during automated flying-probe testing, using the U flat-end cover to maintain strict parallel alignment.
Carton Flap Folding
Pushes secondary cardboard flaps into position at 60 mm stroke on compact carton erecting machines before tape application.
Replacing the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X60UFA with MBL25X60UFA
To replace the MAL25X60UFA, order the MBL25X60UFA. Confirm the 25 mm bore, 60 mm stroke, G1/8 port, and default PT tapered thread are retained. This SKU features a U flat-end back cover for rigid alignment and an FA flange for front mounting. Because it lacks the -S magnet, it cannot support position sensing; if you need detection, switch to an MBL25X60...S and migrate from the old CS1-M/DS1-M switches to the current CMSG/DMSG/EMSG family. Note that the fixed rubber bumper is not a locking device; the rod will drift if air pressure drops, so add an external rod lock for vertical loads.
When sizing, verify if 245 N push at 0.5 MPa is sufficient. If you need less force, step down to the 20 mm bore (157 N push at 0.5 MPa). If you need more power, step up to the 32 mm bore (402 N push at 0.5 MPa). At 60 mm of travel, side-load stress on the 10 mm rod is minimal, but always ensure the FA flange is squared to the load to prevent binding.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL25X60UFA (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 MBL25X60UFA instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X60UFA FAQ
Yes, the MAL25X60UFA is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL25X60UFA, which matches the 25 mm bore, 60 mm stroke, G1/8 port, and FA flange. The MBL uses a riveted body instead of threaded covers, but the force and mounting footprint are identical.
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. The maximum theoretical force is 50 kgf at 1.0 MPa. This SKU has no magnet, so it cannot use a sensor.
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