This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL25X65U — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL25X65U 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 MAL25X65U
The AirTAC Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X65U 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 MBL25X65U, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ25 mm
- Stroke65 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL25X65U
About the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X65U
The AirTAC MAL25X65U 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 0.5MPa, utilizing a G1/8 port and an M10x1.25 rod-end thread. Because this legacy series has reached end-of-life, you should order the MBL25X65U as the exact drop-in replacement, matching the original bore, stroke, output force, port size, and U flat-end back cover perfectly.
This specific U-coded SKU features a rigid flat-end rear cover for straightforward inline mounting, and because it lacks the -S magnet code, it cannot accept a position sensor. Two distinct engineering details define this cylinder: a heterogeneous two-way seal that retains grease for long-term friction reduction, and a carbon-steel rod with 20um hard-chrome plating to resist scoring. The original MAL body uses threaded front and back covers, whereas the modern MBL replacement features a riveted rolling-packed body, though both share identical operational ratings.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X65U Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X65U |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL25X65U |
| 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 MBL25X65U 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 MBL25X65U 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 MAL25X65U
| 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 MAL25X65U Is Used
PCB Depaneling Router
Drives a routing blade to singulate 1.6mm thick circuit boards, using the 245N push force to cleanly shear FR4 material without stressing adjacent SMD components.
Carton Flap Folder
Tucks small corrugated carton flaps prior to tape sealing, where the 65mm stroke provides just enough travel to clear the package while the flat-end U cover mounts flush to the machine frame.
Connector Insertion Press
Pushes IC sockets into PCBs with a 206N pull return, relying on the 20um hard-chrome plated rod to maintain precise alignment and prevent galling during high-cycle assembly.
Replacing the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X65U with MBL25X65U
To replace the MAL25X65U, order the MBL25X65U, ensuring you keep the U flat-end back cover and default PT tapered port thread. If you need to adjust your force output, 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. Because this unit lacks the -S magnet, it cannot support a sensor; if you need position detection, you must upgrade to an MBL25X65US and switch from the legacy CS1-M/DS1-M switches to the current CMSG/DMSG/EMSG family. The fixed rubber bumper softens end-of-stroke impacts but does not lock the rod; if you need to hold a load vertically without air, add an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve. If your application requires adjustable end-cushioning rather than a fixed bumper, specify the MBLC variant on the current line.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL25X65U (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 MBL25X65U instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X65U FAQ
Yes, the MAL series is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL25X65U, which matches the 25mm bore, 65mm stroke, 245N push force, G1/8 port, and U flat-end cover. The MBL upgrades the body from threaded covers to a riveted rolling-packed assembly while retaining the same footprint.
At 0.5MPa, the 25mm bore provides 245N push and 206N pull force, reaching 343N push at 0.7MPa, with a maximum theoretical force of 50kgf at 1.0MPa. Because this specific MAL25X65U SKU lacks the -S magnet, it cannot accept a position sensor; detection requires upgrading to an MBL25X65US and using CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches.
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