This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBLD25X125 — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBLD25X125 in place of this model. The MBLD replacement upgrades to a riveted rolling-packed body and CMSG / DMSG / EMSG sensors (the MAL used CS1-M / DS1-M).
Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD25X125
The AirTAC Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD25X125 is a double-acting, double-rod aluminum mini cylinder: a rod exits both ends of the Ø25mm bore, so push and pull force are equal. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBLD25X125, matching bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ25 mm
- Stroke125 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting, double rod
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBLD25X125
About the Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD25X125
The AirTAC MALD25X125 is a discontinued double-acting, double-rod mini cylinder. Because a rod exits both ends, the annulus area is identical on each side, giving equal push and pull force of 206 N at 0.5 MPa. The direct drop-in replacement is the MBLD25X125, matching the 25 mm bore, 125 mm stroke, and G1/8 port.
This SKU has no -S magnet and cannot take a position sensor. The original MALD used threaded covers and CS1-M/DS1-M switches; the MBLD upgrade uses a riveted rolling-packed body and CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors. It has no back cover or SDB, so you mount directly on the body or via FA/LB. A fixed rubber bumper softens end impacts, but it will not hold the load on air loss.
Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD25X125 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD25X125 |
|---|---|
| Series | MALD double-rod mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBLD25X125 |
| Bore size | Ø25 mm |
| Stroke | 125 mm |
| Acting type | Double acting, double rod |
| 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 300 mm |
Double-rod types have no back-cover code and no SDB pivot; mount on the body, LB foot or FA flange. The MBLD25X125 carries the same ratings.
Output Force — Equal Both Ways (Ø25mm)
| Pressure | Push force | Pull force |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 MPa | 206 N | 206 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 289 N | 289 N |
| Max (@1.0 MPa) | 42 kgf | |
A rod exits both ends, so the effective area — and force — is equal in both directions. The MBLD25X125 matches these values.
Model Code: Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD25X125
| MALD | Double-rod aluminum mini cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 25 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×125 | Stroke length in mm. |
| S | Optional magnet for a CS1-M / DS1-M sensor (MBLD uses CMSG/DMSG/EMSG). |
Replacement: MALD → MBLD. No back-cover (CA/U/CM) and no SDB on double-rod. Mounting: LB / FA.
Where the Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD25X125 Is Used
PCB Depaneling Saw
Drives a circular saw blade with equal 206 N push and pull force both ways, ensuring stable cutting on the return stroke without dropping blade pressure.
Pick-and-Place Gripper
Mounts a dual-tool gripper on the twin rods. The rear rod resists rotation and doubles the bearing surface for precise vertical placement of SMD strips.
Textile Yarn Guide
Shifts a yarn guide back and forth across a winder. The fixed rubber bumper absorbs the 125 mm stroke end impact, preventing sudden jerk on the thread line.
Replacing the Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD25X125 with MBLD25X125
Replace this MALD25X125 with the MBLD25X125. Confirm the 25 mm bore, 125 mm stroke, G1/8 port, and PT thread. Because this is a no-magnet SKU, it cannot accept a sensor; if you need position sensing, step up to an MBLD25X125S and use CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches instead of the older CS1-M/DS1-M. Size your circuit on the equal 206 N force both ways. If you need less force, step down to the 20 mm bore (132 N @0.5 MPa); if you need more, step up to the 32 mm bore (346 N @0.5 MPa). At 125 mm stroke, ensure your guide tolerates side loads to prevent rod binding.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBLD25X125 (same bore/stroke/force)
- ✓ Force equal both ways (206 N at 0.5 MPa)
- ✓ Twin rods for anti-rotation / rear flag
- ✓ No back cover / SDB — plan a body or FA/LB mount
- ✓ Sensor: swap CS1-M/DS1-M → CMSG/DMSG/EMSG
Installation & Maintenance Notes
- check Use clean air filtered to 40µm or finer.
- check Keep within 0.1 – 1.0 MPa operating pressure.
- check Protect both rod ends from side load on long strokes.
- check No back-cover / SDB on double-rod — use body / FA / LB.
- check Front/rear covers are threaded — not for field disassembly.
- check For new builds, specify the MBLD25X125 instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD25X125 FAQ
Yes, the MALD25X125 is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBLD25X125, which matches the 25 mm bore, 125 mm stroke, G1/8 port, and 206 N equal force. The MBLD upgrades to a riveted rolling-packed body.
Force is equal both ways: 206 N at 0.5 MPa, 289 N at 0.7 MPa, and a maximum of 42 kgf at 1.0 MPa. The fixed rubber bumper softens end impacts only; it is not a lock and the rod will drift on air loss.
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