This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBLD25X30 — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBLD25X30 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 MALD25X30
The AirTAC Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD25X30 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 MBLD25X30, matching bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ25 mm
- Stroke30 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting, double rod
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBLD25X30
About the Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD25X30
The AirTAC MALD25X30 is a discontinued double-acting, double-rod mini cylinder. It delivers equal force in both directions, generating 206 N each way at 0.5 MPa. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBLD25X30, matching the 25 mm bore, 30 mm stroke, G1/8 port, and mounting.
This SKU has no magnet and 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 exit both ends to resist rotation and double the bearing load. The 10 mm carbon-steel rods are hard-chrome plated for wear resistance.
Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD25X30 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD25X30 |
|---|---|
| Series | MALD double-rod mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBLD25X30 |
| Bore size | Ø25 mm |
| Stroke | 30 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 MBLD25X30 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 MBLD25X30 matches these values.
Model Code: Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD25X30
| MALD | Double-rod aluminum mini cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 25 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×30 | 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 MALD25X30 Is Used
PCB Depaneling Saw
Guides the circular saw blade carriage on a PCB depaneling router. The twin rods prevent blade yaw during the 30 mm cut, ensuring a clean edge without stressing the 206 N force limit.
Pick-and-Place Transfer
Shifts surface-mount components between conveyor belts. The rear rod mounts a secondary cam to trip a mechanical ejector, using the equal push/pull force to maintain a stable 30 mm stroke cycle.
Label Applicator Platen
Advances a labeling head in a packaging line. The fixed rubber bumper absorbs the end-of-stroke impact without bouncing, critical for applying labels precisely over a short 30 mm travel.
Replacing the Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD25X30 with MBLD25X30
Replace this MALD25X30 with the MBLD25X30. Confirm the 25 mm bore, 30 mm stroke, G1/8 PT port, and M10x1.25 rod-end thread. Because this SKU lacks the -S magnet, it cannot take a sensor. If upgrading to a sensing model, the MBLD uses CMSG / DMSG / EMSG switches instead of the older CS1-M / DS1-M. Mount directly on the body, or use FA/LB accessories; there is no back-cover or SDB option.
Size using the equal annulus force of 206 N 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 force, step up to the 32 mm bore (346 N at 0.5 MPa).
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBLD25X30 (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 MBLD25X30 instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD25X30 FAQ
Yes, the MALD25X30 is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBLD25X30. It matches the 25 mm bore, 30 mm stroke, G1/8 port, and mounting. The MBLD upgrades the construction to a riveted rolling-packed body, and if you need a sensor, you must specify the -S option which uses CMSG / DMSG / EMSG switches instead of the older CS1-M / DS1-M.
The force is equal both ways because the twin rods create the same annulus area on each side of the piston. The ratings are: 206 N push and 206 N pull at 0.5 MPa; 289 N push and 289 N pull at 0.7 MPa; and a maximum force of 42 kgf at 1.0 MPa. This cylinder uses a fixed rubber bumper, not an adjustable cushion or a load-holding lock.
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