This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL25X700-U — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL25X700-U 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 MAL25X700-U
The AirTAC Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X700-U is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø25mm bore and 700mm stroke, G1/8 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBL25X700-U, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ25 mm
- Stroke700 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL25X700-U
About the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X700-U
The AirTAC MAL25X700-U is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder. As a made-to-order 700 mm stroke exceeding the 500 mm standard limit, it delivers 245 N of push force and 206 N of pull force at 0.5 MPa. The direct drop-in replacement is the MBL25X700-U, matching the exact bore, stroke, G1/8 port, and flat-end U back cover for seamless integration.
This legacy unit utilizes a heterogeneous two-way grease-retaining seal alongside a self-lubricating front-cover bearing guide. Because this specific SKU lacks the -S magnet option, it cannot accept a position sensor. Additionally, the original MAL features threaded front and back covers, whereas the current MBL replacement uses a riveted rolling-packed body. Both designs rely on a fixed rubber bumper rather than an adjustable cushion.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X700-U Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X700-U |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL25X700-U |
| Bore size | Ø25 mm |
| Stroke | 700 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 MBL25X700-U 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 MBL25X700-U 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 MAL25X700-U
| MAL | Aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 25 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×700 | 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 MAL25X700-U Is Used
Packaging Conveyor Diverters
Drives lightweight sorting gates on packaging lines using the 245 N push force, though the 700 mm span requires an external guide to prevent rod deflection.
PCB Panel Extraction
Extends to 700 mm to pull printed circuit boards from processing chambers, relying on the self-lubricating bearing to maintain smooth retraction without grease migration.
Textile Bobbin Ejection
Pushes hollow textile bobbins out of winding stations, where the flat-end U cover mounts rigidly to the machine frame to absorb internal operational vibration.
Replacing the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X700-U with MBL25X700-U
To replace the MAL25X700-U, order the MBL25X700-U, ensuring you keep the PT thread, G1/8 port, and rigid U flat-end back cover. If your application requires end-of-stroke sensing, note that this no-magnet SKU cannot support a sensor; you must upgrade to an MBL25X700S-U and switch from the legacy CS1-M/DS1-M switches to the modern CMSG/DMSG/EMSG family. If a cushion is needed for the long stroke, specify the MBLC variant.
For sizing flexibility, stepping down to the 20 mm bore yields 157 N push at 0.5 MPa, while stepping up to the 32 mm bore provides 402 N. Because the 700 mm stroke is non-standard and the 10 mm carbon-steel rod is thin, side-load tolerance is extremely low. You must use an external guide rail to prevent rod bending. Furthermore, a plain bumper does not lock the load; if air is lost, the rod drifts, requiring an external pilot-operated check valve for position holding.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL25X700-U (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 MBL25X700-U instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X700-U FAQ
Yes, the MAL25X700-U is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL25X700-U, offering the same 25 mm bore, 700 mm stroke, G1/8 port, and U flat-end back cover. The MBL upgrades the body from threaded covers to a riveted rolling-packed assembly.
The bore 25 cylinder provides 245 N push and 206 N pull at 0.5 MPa, 343 N push at 0.7 MPa, and a maximum theoretical force of 50 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Because this specific SKU lacks the -S magnet, it cannot accept a position sensor.
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