This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBLD25X160-S — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBLD25X160-S 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-S
The AirTAC Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD25X160-S 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-S, matching bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ25 mm
- Stroke160 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting, double rod
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBLD25X160-S
About the Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD25X160-S
The AirTAC MALD25X160-S is a discontinued double-acting, double-rod mini cylinder. A rod exits both ends, yielding equal force both ways at 206 N push and pull at 0.5 MPa. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBLD25X160-S, matching the 25mm bore, 160mm stroke, G1/8 port, and FA/LB mounting.
This MALD unit uses threaded covers and a fixed rubber bumper, while the MBLD upgrade features a riveted rolling-packed body. The twin-rod design resists rotation and doubles the bearing load, allowing the rear rod to carry a flag or cam for external tracking. Its -S magnet supports the legacy CS1-M / DS1-M switches; the MBLD replacement transitions to CMSG / DMSG / EMSG sensors.
Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD25X160-S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD25X160-S |
|---|---|
| Series | MALD double-rod mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBLD25X160-S |
| 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-S 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-S matches these values.
Model Code: Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD25X160-S
| 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-S Is Used
PCB Depaneling Saw
Drives a circular blade carriage with 206 N equal force both ways, using the twin rods to keep the cutting axis perfectly square during 160mm travel.
Textile Yarn Guide
Shifts a traversing yarn guide across a 160mm span, relying on the anti-rotation property to prevent fiber snags while reversing instantly.
Bottle Sorter Diverter
Mounts a cam on the rear rod to trip a mechanical valve at the end of stroke, confirming the 160mm shift without external space for an electronic target.
Replacing the Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD25X160-S with MBLD25X160-S
To replace the MALD25X160-S, order the MBLD25X160-S. Confirm the 25mm bore, 160mm stroke, M10x1.25 rod-end thread, G1/8 PT port, and FA/LB body mounting (there is no back cover or SDB option). The -S magnet on this MALD uses CS1-M / DS1-M switches, while the MBLD uses CMSG / DMSG / EMSG sensors.
Size on the equal 206 N force at 0.5 MPa. To step down, the 20mm bore provides 132 N each way; to step up, the 32mm bore provides 346 N each way. At 160mm stroke, support the load externally to prevent rod side-loading and premature seal wear.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBLD25X160-S (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-S instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD25X160-S FAQ
Yes, the MALD25X160-S is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBLD25X160-S, which matches the 25mm bore, 160mm stroke, G1/8 port, and FA/LB mounting. It upgrades the body to a riveted rolling-packed design and changes the magnet sensors from CS1-M / DS1-M to CMSG / DMSG / EMSG.
Because a rod exits both ends, both sides have the same annulus area, making push and pull forces identical. This unit delivers 206 N each way at 0.5 MPa, 289 N each way at 0.7 MPa, and a maximum of 42 kgf at 1.0 MPa.
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