This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL25X85SU — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL25X85SU 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 MAL25X85SU
The AirTAC Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X85SU is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø25mm bore and 85mm stroke, G1/8 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBL25X85SU, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ25 mm
- Stroke85 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL25X85SU
About the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X85SU
The AirTAC MAL25X85SU is a discontinued compact double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder, delivering 245 N of push force and 206 N of pull force at 0.5 MPa. AirTAC replaced this legacy unit with the MBL25X85SU, a drop-in alternative retaining the exact 25 mm bore, 85 mm stroke, G1/8 port, and U flat-end rear cover. You simply order the MBL equivalent for seamless integration.
This SKU includes a built-in magnet (-S) for position detection. On the original MAL body, which used threaded front and back covers, this magnet pairs with the older CS1-M or DS1-M switches. The current MBL replacement features a riveted rolling-packed body and requires the modern CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensor families. Both generations rely on a fixed rubber bumper rather than an adjustable cushion, and the carbon-steel rod is protected by a 20 um hard-chrome plating within a self-lubricating front-cover bearing guide.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X85SU Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X85SU |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL25X85SU |
| Bore size | Ø25 mm |
| Stroke | 85 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 MBL25X85SU 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 MBL25X85SU 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 MAL25X85SU
| MAL | Aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 25 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×85 | 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 MAL25X85SU Is Used
PCB Router Gate
Cycles an 85 mm stroke to open a routing access panel on a printed circuit board milling machine, using the 245 N push force to overcome slight friction.
Carton Flap Folder
Actuates a folding arm on a small packaging line, where the compact 25 mm bore fits within tight conveyor side-rail clearances.
Sample Tube Ejector
Pushes racked laboratory samples out of a centrifuge carousel, relying on the self-lubricating bearing guide for smooth, contamination-free motion.
Replacing the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X85SU with MBL25X85SU
To replace the MAL25X85SU, order the MBL25X85SU. Confirm your 85 mm stroke, 25 mm bore, PT tapered port thread, and the rigid U flat-end back cover. Because this SKU has the -S magnet, remember to upgrade your position sensing from the legacy CS1-M / DS1-M switches to the current CMSG / DMSG / EMSG series.
If you need to adjust your force output, step down to the 20 mm bore (157 N push at 0.5 MPa) for lighter duty, or step up to the 32 mm bore (402 N push at 0.5 MPa) for heavier loads. If your application requires end-of-stroke deceleration beyond the standard fixed rubber bumper, specify the MBLC variant on the current line for an adjustable air cushion. Note that a plain cylinder does not hold its load if air pressure drops; add an external rod lock for vertical safety.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL25X85SU (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 MBL25X85SU instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X85SU FAQ
Yes, the MAL25X85SU is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL25X85SU, which matches the 25 mm bore, 85 mm stroke, G1/8 port, and U flat-end cover. The main change is the body construction: the MAL used threaded covers, while the MBL uses a riveted rolling-packed body.
At 0.5 MPa, the push force is 245 N and the pull force is 206 N. At 0.7 MPa, the push force is 343 N, with a maximum theoretical force of 50 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Because this model includes the -S magnet, it works with the older CS1-M and DS1-M switches on the MAL; if you upgrade to the MBL replacement, you must use the CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensor families.
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