This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL25X65SU — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL25X65SU 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 MAL25X65SU
The AirTAC Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X65SU is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø25mm bore and 65mm stroke, G1/8 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBL25X65SU, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ25 mm
- Stroke65 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL25X65SU
About the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X65SU
The AirTAC MAL25X65SU is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder with a 25mm bore and 65mm stroke. It delivers 245N of push force and 206N 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 MBL25X65SU, which matches the original bore, stroke, output force, port size, and flat-end U back cover.
This legacy SKU features a built-in magnet (-S) for position detection. On the MAL, the magnet interfaces with older CS1-M or DS1-M switches, whereas the MBL replacement transitions to the current CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensor families. Structurally, the original MAL relies on threaded front and back covers, while the modern MBL features a riveted rolling-packed body. Both iterations use a fixed rubber bumper for end-of-stroke deceleration and a heterogeneous two-way seal that retains grease for long-term lubrication.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X65SU Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X65SU |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL25X65SU |
| Bore size | Ø25 mm |
| Stroke | 65 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 MBL25X65SU 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 MBL25X65SU 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 MAL25X65SU
| MAL | Aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 25 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×65 | 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 MAL25X65SU Is Used
PCB Conveyor Diverter
Actuates a 65mm stroke diverter gate on a conveyor routing bare printed circuit boards, using the 245N push force at 0.5 MPa to shift lightweight panels laterally without overshoot.
Ejects populated semiconductor trays from a test socket with a 206N pull force, relying on the flat-end U back cover for rigid, square mounting to the machine frame.
Chip Tray Ejector
Carton Flap Folder
Folds small cardboard end-flaps on a packaging line, where the self-lubricating front-cover bearing guide ensures smooth, stick-free operation across thousands of 65mm cycles per shift.
Replacing the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X65SU with MBL25X65SU
To replace the MAL25X65SU, order the MBL25X65SU and verify your 65mm stroke, G1/8 port, and PT thread form. Because this SKU includes the -S magnet, you must update your sensing electronics: the legacy CS1-M and DS1-M switches do not fit the MBL body, so migrate to CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensors. If your cycle speeds demand adjustable air cushioning rather than a fixed rubber bumper, step up to the MBLC variant on the current line.
When sizing this 25mm bore, note that stepping down to the 20mm bore reduces thrust to 157N push at 0.5 MPa, while stepping up to the 32mm bore increases thrust to 402N. A plain MAL or MBL cannot hold a load when air pressure drops; the rod will drift. For suspended loads, install an external rod lock or a pilot-operated check valve. At 65mm, side-load tolerance is manageable, but the 10mm carbon-steel rod with 20um hard chrome plating still requires alignment to prevent premature seal wear.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL25X65SU (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 MBL25X65SU instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X65SU FAQ
Yes, the MAL25X65SU is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL25X65SU, which matches the 25mm bore, 65mm stroke, G1/8 port, and U flat-end back cover. You must upgrade your sensors from the old CS1-M/DS1-M switches to the CMSG/DMSG/EMSG family.
At 0.5 MPa, the push force is 245N and the pull force is 206N. At 0.7 MPa, the push force is 343N. The maximum theoretical force is 50 kgf at 1.0 MPa. It uses a fixed rubber bumper, not an adjustable cushion.
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