This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBLD25X230S — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBLD25X230S 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 MALD25X230S
The AirTAC Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD25X230S 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 MBLD25X230S, matching bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ25 mm
- Stroke230 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting, double rod
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBLD25X230S
About the Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD25X230S
The AirTAC MALD25X230S is a discontinued double-acting, double-rod mini cylinder. It delivers equal force both ways, outputting 206 N on push and pull at 0.5 MPa. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBLD25X230S, matching the 25 mm bore, 230 mm stroke, G1/8 port, and mounting.
Because twin rods exit both ends, the annulus area is identical on each side, making push and pull forces perfectly symmetrical. This design doubles the bearing surface for high side-load resistance and allows a rear rod to carry a secondary tool or flag. The original MALD uses threaded covers and a CS1-M / DS1-M magnet, whereas the MBLD upgrade features a riveted rolling-packed body and CMSG / DMSG / EMSG sensors.
Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD25X230S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD25X230S |
|---|---|
| Series | MALD double-rod mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBLD25X230S |
| Bore size | Ø25 mm |
| Stroke | 230 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 MBLD25X230S 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 MBLD25X230S matches these values.
Model Code: Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD25X230S
| MALD | Double-rod aluminum mini cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 25 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×230 | 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 MALD25X230S Is Used
PCB Edge Routing Fixture
Uses the 206 N equal pull force to hold a printed circuit board panel flat against a routing router bit, preventing panel lift during edge milling.
Loom Heddle Frame Drive
Drives a textile heddle frame with symmetrical push and pull force, while the twin 10 mm rods resist rotational twist across the 230 mm stroke.
Rear Cam Actuation Station
Uses the extended rear rod to trigger a mechanical limit cam at the end of the stroke, operating a sequential valve bank independent of the CS1-M magnet.
Replacing the Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD25X230S with MBLD25X230S
To replace your MALD25X230S, specify the MBLD25X230S and confirm the 25 mm bore, 230 mm stroke, PT G1/8 port, M10x1.25 rod thread, and FA or LB mounting (there is no back cover or SDB code). Retain the -S magnet, but note the sensor family changes from CS1-M / DS1-M to CMSG / DMSG / EMSG. Size using the equal force: 206 N each way at 0.5 MPa. If you need more force, step up to the 32 mm bore (346 N at 0.5 MPa); if less is required, step down to the 20 mm bore (132 N at 0.5 MPa). At 230 mm stroke, the extended twin rods are susceptible to side-load deflection, so ensure external guide rails support the load.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBLD25X230S (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 MBLD25X230S instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD25X230S FAQ
Yes, the MALD25X230S is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBLD25X230S, matching the 25 mm bore, 230 mm stroke, G1/8 port, and mounting. You must change your sensors, as the MALD -S magnet uses CS1-M / DS1-M switches, while the MBLD uses CMSG / DMSG / EMSG.
Because a rod exits both ends, the piston sees the same annulus area in both directions. The 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 cylinder uses a fixed rubber bumper, not an adjustable cushion.
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