This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBLD25X160 — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBLD25X160 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 MALD25X160
The AirTAC Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD25X160 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 MBLD25X160, matching bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ25 mm
- Stroke160 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting, double rod
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBLD25X160
About the Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD25X160
The AirTAC MALD25X160 is a discontinued double-acting, double-rod pneumatic cylinder. A rod exits both ends of the 25mm bore, generating equal push and pull force of 206 N at 0.5 MPa. The direct drop-in replacement is the MBLD25X160, matching the 160mm stroke, G1/8 port, and mounting.
This SKU lacks a magnet (-S) and cannot accept a position sensor. Unlike the older MALD threaded covers, the MBLD replacement uses a riveted rolling-packed body. The twin carbon-steel rods with 20 um hard chrome resist rotation and double the bearing load, allowing the rear rod to carry a cam or flag for dual-tooling tasks.
Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD25X160 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD25X160 |
|---|---|
| Series | MALD double-rod mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBLD25X160 |
| Bore size | Ø25 mm |
| Stroke | 160 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 MBLD25X160 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 MBLD25X160 matches these values.
Model Code: Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD25X160
| MALD | Double-rod aluminum mini cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 25 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×160 | 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 MALD25X160 Is Used
PCB Pick-and-Place
Drives a dual-ended vacuum head on a PCB assembly line, using the equal 206N force and anti-rotation twin rods to lift and place panels securely without yaw.
Textile Slitter Cam
Actuates a cutting blade cam on a textile slitting machine, using the rear rod to trigger a mechanical limit switch while the front rod drives the 160mm stroke.
Bottle Capper Sync
Synchronizes a capping head on a rotary bottle filler, leveraging the fixed rubber bumper to soften end-of-stroke impact while maintaining precise 160mm travel.
Replacing the Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD25X160 with MBLD25X160
To replace the MALD25X160 with the MBLD25X160, verify your 25mm bore, 160mm stroke, G1/8 PT port, and M10x1.25 rod-end thread. Because this SKU has no -S magnet, you cannot mount a sensor; if tracking is needed, order the MBLD25X160S and use CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches instead of the legacy CS1-M/DS1-M. Mount directly on the body or use FA/LB brackets, as no back-cover or SDB option exists.
Size on the equal 206 N force both ways. If you need less power, step down to the 20mm bore delivering 132 N at 0.5 MPa. If your payload is heavier, step up to the 32mm bore providing 346 N at 0.5 MPa.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBLD25X160 (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 MBLD25X160 instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD25X160 FAQ
Yes, the MALD25X160 is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBLD25X160, which matches the 25mm bore, 160mm stroke, G1/8 port, and mounting. The MBLD upgrades the construction to a riveted rolling-packed body from the original threaded covers.
Because it is a double-rod cylinder, the push and pull forces are equal: 206 N at 0.5 MPa and 289 N at 0.7 MPa, with a maximum force of 42 kgf at 1.0 MPa. This specific SKU has no -S magnet and cannot accept a position sensor; the MBLD25X160S replacement uses CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches.
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