This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBLD25X350 — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBLD25X350 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 MALD25X350
The AirTAC Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD25X350 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 MBLD25X350, matching bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ25 mm
- Stroke350 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting, double rod
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBLD25X350
About the Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD25X350
The AirTAC MALD25X350 is a discontinued double-acting, double-rod mini cylinder. A rod exits both ends, delivering equal push and pull force of 206 N at 0.5 MPa. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBLD25X350, matching the 25mm bore, 350mm stroke, G1/8 port, and mounting footprint.
This SKU lacks the -S magnet, so it cannot accept a position sensor. The original MALD uses threaded covers and the older CS1-M / DS1-M switches; the MBLD upgrade features a riveted rolling-packed body and CMSG / DMSG / EMSG sensors. The 350mm stroke exceeds the 300mm standard, making it a made-to-order part. Twin rods prevent rod rotation and double the bearing load, allowing a cam or flag on the rear rod.
Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD25X350 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD25X350 |
|---|---|
| Series | MALD double-rod mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBLD25X350 |
| Bore size | Ø25 mm |
| Stroke | 350 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 MBLD25X350 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 MBLD25X350 matches these values.
Model Code: Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD25X350
| MALD | Double-rod aluminum mini cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 25 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×350 | 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 MALD25X350 Is Used
PCB Edge Conveyor
Drives a dual-belt conveyor edge guiding PCBs through an SMT line, using the twin rods to prevent carriage rotation during the 350mm traverse.
Film Roll Flag
Rear rod carries a mechanical flag to trip a limit switch on a packaging machine, verifying film feed position without an onboard sensor.
Pneumatic Gripper Slide
Actuates a synchronized dual-tool gripper slide on a CNC lathe loader, applying equal 206 N push and pull force to clamp and release parts.
Replacing the Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD25X350 with MBLD25X350
Replace this MALD25X350 with the MBLD25X350. Confirm the 25mm bore, 350mm stroke, PT G1/8 port, M10x1.25 rod thread, and FA or LB mounting. Because this SKU has no -S magnet, it cannot support a sensor; if sensing is needed, order an MBLD25X350S and use CMSG / DMSG / EMSG switches. Size your load on the equal 206 N force at 0.5 MPa. If you need less force, step down to the 20mm bore (132 N). If you need more, step up to the 32mm bore (346 N). At 350mm, the extended twin rods are vulnerable to side-load; ensure a guided external slide to prevent binding.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBLD25X350 (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 MBLD25X350 instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD25X350 FAQ
Yes, the MALD25X350 is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBLD25X350, offering the same 25mm bore, 350mm stroke, G1/8 port, and 206 N equal force. The MBLD upgrades to a riveted rolling-packed body; if you need sensing, use the MBLD25X350S with CMSG / DMSG / EMSG sensors, as this older non-S SKU cannot take a sensor.
The double-rod design yields equal push and pull force: 206 N at 0.5 MPa, 289 N at 0.7 MPa, and a maximum of 42 kgf at 1.0 MPa. The 350mm stroke exceeds the 300mm standard maximum for a 25mm bore, making it a non-standard, made-to-order length. It uses a fixed rubber bumper, not an adjustable cushion.
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