This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBLD25X15 — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBLD25X15 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 MALD25X15
The AirTAC Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD25X15 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 MBLD25X15, matching bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ25 mm
- Stroke15 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting, double rod
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBLD25X15
About the Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD25X15
The AirTAC MALD25X15 is a discontinued double-acting, double-rod mini cylinder. A rod exits both ends of the 25 mm bore, yielding equal push and pull force of 206 N at 0.5 MPa. The direct drop-in replacement is the MBLD25X15, matching the 15 mm stroke, G1/8 port, and mounting.
This twin-rod layout doubles the bearing surface to resist side loads and prevents rod rotation, allowing a rear-mounted flag or secondary tool. The original MALD uses threaded covers and a fixed rubber bumper, whereas the MBLD upgrade features a riveted rolling-packed body. This specific SKU lacks the -S magnet option, so it cannot accept a CS1-M or DS1-M position sensor.
Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD25X15 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD25X15 |
|---|---|
| Series | MALD double-rod mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBLD25X15 |
| Bore size | Ø25 mm |
| Stroke | 15 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 MBLD25X15 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 MBLD25X15 matches these values.
Model Code: Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD25X15
| MALD | Double-rod aluminum mini cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 25 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×15 | 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 MALD25X15 Is Used
PCB Edge Guiding
Uses the 206 N equal force to laterally push and guide bare printed circuit boards into a testing fixture without rotating the tooling plate.
Dual-Pick Vacuum Head
The twin rods carry a rear vacuum fitting while the front rod lifts a 15 mm component, keeping the 289 N at 0.7 MPa stroke perfectly balanced.
Film Gate Cut-off
Resists side loads from a packaging knife by doubling the bearing surface, using the short 15 mm stroke for a fast, clean cut on moving film.
Replacing the Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD25X15 with MBLD25X15
To replace the MALD25X15 with the MBLD25X15, confirm the 25 mm bore, 15 mm stroke, G1/8 port, and PT thread form. Mount via the FA flange or LB foot on the body, as no back-cover or SDB bracket exists. Since this SKU has no -S magnet, you cannot mount a sensor; the MBLD upgrade will require CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG switches instead of the older CS1-M/DS1-M.
Size your load on the equal 206 N force at 0.5 MPa. If you need less force, step down to the 20 mm bore (132 N at 0.5 MPa). If you need more, step up to the 32 mm bore (346 N at 0.5 MPa). The 15 mm stroke is short, keeping the cylinder compact and minimizing rod deflection.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBLD25X15 (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 MBLD25X15 instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD25X15 FAQ
Yes, the MALD25X15 is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBLD25X15, which matches the 25 mm bore, 15 mm stroke, G1/8 port, and 206 N equal force. The MBLD upgrades the body to a riveted rolling-packed design.
Because a rod exits both ends, the annulus area is identical on the extend and retract sides, making the push and pull force equal. The figures are 206 N at 0.5 MPa, 289 N at 0.7 MPa, and a maximum of 42 kgf at 1.0 MPa. This SKU has no -S magnet, so it cannot take a position sensor.
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