This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL25X800SU — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL25X800SU 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 MAL25X800SU
The AirTAC Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X800SU is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø25mm bore and 800mm stroke, G1/8 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBL25X800SU, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ25 mm
- Stroke800 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL25X800SU
About the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X800SU
The AirTAC MAL25X800SU is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder with a 25mm bore and an 800mm non-standard, made-to-order stroke. It delivers 245N of push force and 206N of pull force at 0.5MPa, utilizing a G1/8 port and a rigid U flat-end back cover. Because the 800mm stroke exceeds the 500mm standard maximum, it was produced as a special order. AirTAC ended this series, making the MBL25X800SU the exact drop-in replacement, matching the bore, stroke, output force, port size, and mounting interface.
This specific SKU includes a built-in magnet (-S) for position detection. On the legacy MAL, this magnet interfaces with the older CS1-M or DS1-M switches, whereas the modern MBL replacement utilizes the current CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensor family. The original MAL features threaded front and back covers, while the MBL upgrade uses a riveted rolling-packed body. Both designs share a fixed rubber bumper for end-of-stroke deceleration rather than an adjustable air cushion, which is only available on the MBLC variant. Furthermore, the piston relies on a heterogeneous two-way seal that retains grease, and the carbon-steel rod has 20μm hard-chrome plating to resist wear. At 800mm, the 10mm rod is highly susceptible to bending under side loads, requiring external guidance to prevent premature seal failure.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X800SU Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X800SU |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL25X800SU |
| Bore size | Ø25 mm |
| Stroke | 800 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 MBL25X800SU 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 MBL25X800SU 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 MAL25X800SU
| MAL | Aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 25 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×800 | 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 MAL25X800SU Is Used
PCB Edge Conveyor Transfer
Provides 245N of push force at 0.5MPa to actuate an 800mm traversing shuttle in surface-mount technology lines, moving populated PCB panels between inspection stages.
Long-Reach Carton Pusher
Utilizes the 800mm stroke to eject corrugated packaging from a palletizing zone, relying on the rigid U flat-end cover to maintain strict axial alignment during the extended transfer.
Textile Beam Indexing
Drives a yarn-winding carriage back and forth across an 800mm path, where the 206N pull force at 0.5MPa retracts the assembly and the -S magnet triggers stroke-end sensors.
Replacing the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X800SU with MBL25X800SU
To replace the discontinued MAL25X800SU, order the MBL25X800SU. Confirm the 25mm bore, 800mm non-standard stroke, G1/8 port, and PT tapered thread form. Retain the rigid U flat-end back cover and note that the -S magnet requires upgrading your CS1-M or DS1-M sensors to the CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG family for the new MBL body. If your machine needs less force, stepping down to the 20mm bore yields 157N push at 0.5MPa; if more force is required, stepping up to the 32mm bore provides 403N push at 0.5MPa. Because the fixed rubber bumper is not an adjustable cushion, consider the MBLC if precise end-stroke deceleration is critical. A plain cylinder does not hold its load when air is lost, so install an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve for fail-safe positioning. Finally, an 800mm stroke on a 10mm rod demands a pivot mount or an external guide rail to manage side-load and prevent rod bending.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL25X800SU (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 MBL25X800SU instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X800SU FAQ
Yes, the MAL25X800SU is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL25X800SU, which matches the 25mm bore, 800mm stroke, 245N push force, G1/8 port, and U flat-end cover. The MBL uses a riveted body instead of threaded covers, and if your MAL had the -S magnet, you must upgrade from CS1-M or DS1-M switches to the CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensor family.
The 25mm bore provides 245N push and 206N pull at 0.5MPa, 343N push at 0.7MPa, and a maximum theoretical force of 50kgf at 1.0MPa. The 800mm stroke exceeds the 500mm standard maximum, making it a non-standard, made-to-order size that requires an external guide to prevent the 10mm rod from bending.
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