This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBLD25X250 — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBLD25X250 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 MALD25X250
The AirTAC Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD25X250 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 MBLD25X250, matching bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ25 mm
- Stroke250 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting, double rod
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBLD25X250
About the Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD25X250
The AirTAC MALD25X250 is a discontinued double-acting, double-rod mini cylinder with a 25 mm bore and 250 mm stroke. 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 exact drop-in replacement is the MBLD25X250, matching the bore, stroke, G1/8 port, and mounting.
This SKU has no -S magnet, so it cannot accept a position sensor. The original MALD uses threaded covers and a fixed rubber bumper, while the MBLD upgrade features a riveted rolling-packed body. Twin rods double the bearing load and resist rotation, letting you mount a cam or tool on the rear rod.
Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD25X250 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD25X250 |
|---|---|
| Series | MALD double-rod mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBLD25X250 |
| Bore size | Ø25 mm |
| Stroke | 250 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 MBLD25X250 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 MBLD25X250 matches these values.
Model Code: Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD25X250
| MALD | Double-rod aluminum mini cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 25 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×250 | 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 MALD25X250 Is Used
PCB Depaneling Saw
Uses the 206 N equal force and twin rods to drive a cutting blade straight through printed circuit boards without rotational drift over the 250 mm stroke.
Dual-End Transfer Slide
Moves small electronic parts between two workstations using tools mounted on both rod ends, relying on the anti-rotation stability of the double rod.
Label Press Roll
Applies consistent 0.5 MPa pressing force to laminate labels onto packaging, using the fixed rubber bumper to absorb the end-of-stroke impact safely.
Replacing the Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD25X250 with MBLD25X250
To replace the MALD25X250, order the MBLD25X250 and confirm the 25 mm bore, 250 mm stroke, G1/8 port, PT thread, and FA or LB mounting (there is no back cover or SDB option). Since this SKU lacks an -S magnet, it cannot take a sensor; if you need position sensing, specify an MBLD25X250S to use the newer CMSG/DMSG/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), or step up to the 32 mm bore (346 N at 0.5 MPa). At this 250 mm stroke, keep the load guided to prevent rod side-load and premature bearing wear.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBLD25X250 (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 MBLD25X250 instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD25X250 FAQ
Yes, the MALD25X250 is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBLD25X250, which matches the 25 mm bore, 250 mm stroke, G1/8 port, and equal 206 N force. The MBLD upgrades the threaded covers to a riveted rolling-packed body.
Because a rod exits both ends, the effective piston area is the same annulus shape on each side, making push and pull force identical. The ratings 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 accept a position sensor.
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