This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL25X95U — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL25X95U 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 MAL25X95U
The AirTAC Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X95U is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø25mm bore and 95mm stroke, G1/8 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBL25X95U, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ25 mm
- Stroke95 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL25X95U
About the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X95U
The AirTAC MAL25X95U is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder with a 25mm bore and 95mm stroke. It delivers 245N push and 206N pull force at 0.5 MPa. AirTAC replaced this legacy unit with the MBL25X95U, a drop-in alternative retaining the exact bore, stroke, output force, G1/8 port and flat-end mounting interface.
Because this specific SKU lacks an -S code, it has no internal magnet and cannot support position sensing. The original MAL body used threaded front and back covers, whereas the modern MBL replacement features a riveted rolling-packed body for equally robust performance. Both generations rely on a fixed rubber bumper to soften end-of-stroke impacts rather than an adjustable air cushion.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X95U Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X95U |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL25X95U |
| Bore size | Ø25 mm |
| Stroke | 95 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 MBL25X95U 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 MBL25X95U 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 MAL25X95U
| MAL | Aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 25 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×95 | 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 MAL25X95U Is Used
PCB conveyor diverter gate
Uses the 245N push force at 0.5 MPa to reliably nudge populated circuit boards from a main SMT production line onto a testing bypass lane.
Carton flap plow
Extends 95mm to fold minor side flaps on small packaging cartons before the secondary tape sealing head applies pressure.
Lathe parts ejector
Retracts quickly at up to 800mm/s to pull a finished aluminum bushing clear of a CNC turning center chuck before the bar feeder advances.
Replacing the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X95U with MBL25X95U
To replace the MAL25X95U, order the MBL25X95U and verify your 25mm bore, 95mm stroke, G1/8 port, and default PT thread form. This SKU features a U flat-end back cover for rigid linear mounting; if your machine requires arcing movement, step up to a CA pivot clevis instead. Since this unit has no -S magnet, it cannot accept a sensor; if you need position feedback, select the MBL25X95US and upgrade to the current CMSG, DMSG or EMSG switch family.
For sizing alternatives, stepping down to the 20mm bore reduces push force to 157N at 0.5 MPa, while stepping up to the 32mm bore increases push force to 402N at 0.5 MPa. The 95mm stroke approaches the threshold where side-load tolerance becomes critical; the 10mm carbon-steel rod with 20um hard chrome plating has low bending resistance, so use external guide rails to prevent premature seal wear. Note that the fixed rubber bumper is not a lock; this cylinder will drift and drop its load if air pressure is lost, requiring an external rod lock for vertical hold. If your application needs end-of-stroke deceleration tuning, upgrade to the MBLC variant for an adjustable air cushion.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL25X95U (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 MBL25X95U instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X95U FAQ
Yes, the MAL series is end-of-life. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL25X95U. It matches the 25mm bore, 95mm stroke, 245N push force, G1/8 port, and U flat-end back cover. You simply order the MBL equivalent and bolt it into the existing mounting footprint.
At 0.5 MPa the push force is 245N and pull is 206N. At 0.7 MPa push increases to 343N. The theoretical maximum force is 50 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Operating pressure is 0.1-1.0 MPa with a speed range of 30-800 mm/s. This specific U-flat-end SKU has no magnet, so it cannot accept a position sensor.
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