This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBLD25X50 — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBLD25X50 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 MALD25X50
The AirTAC Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD25X50 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 MBLD25X50, matching bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ25 mm
- Stroke50 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting, double rod
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBLD25X50
About the Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD25X50
The AirTAC MALD25X50 is a discontinued double-acting, double-rod mini cylinder. A rod exits both ends, yielding 206 N of force each way at 0.5 MPa. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBLD25X50, matching the 25 mm bore, 50 mm stroke, G1/8 port and mounting.
This SKU has no magnet and cannot take a position sensor. The original MALD uses threaded covers, while the MBLD upgrade features a riveted rolling-packed body. Twin rods double the bearing area and prevent rod rotation, allowing a flag or cam on the rear extension.
Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD25X50 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD25X50 |
|---|---|
| Series | MALD double-rod mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBLD25X50 |
| Bore size | Ø25 mm |
| Stroke | 50 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 MBLD25X50 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 MBLD25X50 matches these values.
Model Code: Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD25X50
| MALD | Double-rod aluminum mini cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 25 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×50 | 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 MALD25X50 Is Used
PCB Depaneling Saw
Drives a guided cutting blade on a depaneling router. The twin rods resist side-cutting loads, delivering stable 206 N force without blade yaw.
Loom Weft Feeder
Actuates a cam on a textile weaving machine. The rear rod extension carries the cam profile while the front rod supplies the 50 mm stroke.
Bottle Label Wiper
Wipes labels on a rotary packaging line. The double-rod geometry prevents the wiper pad from rotating during the 50 mm travel arc.
Replacing the Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD25X50 with MBLD25X50
Replace the MALD25X50 with the MBLD25X50. Confirm the 25 mm bore, 50 mm stroke, G1/8 port, PT thread, and FA or LB mounting (there is no back-cover or SDB option). Since this SKU lacks the -S magnet, it cannot accept a sensor; the MBLD upgrade would use CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches if needed. Size on the 206 N equal force both ways. To step down, the 20 mm bore provides 132 N at 0.5 MPa; to step up, the 32 mm bore yields 346 N at 0.5 MPa.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBLD25X50 (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 MBLD25X50 instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD25X50 FAQ
Yes, the MALD25X50 is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBLD25X50, which matches the 25 mm bore, 50 mm stroke, G1/8 port, and FA/LB mounting. The MBLD upgrades the construction from threaded covers to a riveted rolling-packed body.
It is double-acting with equal force both ways: 206 N at 0.5 MPa and 289 N at 0.7 MPa, with a maximum of 42 kgf at 1.0 MPa. It uses a fixed rubber bumper for end-of-stroke impact absorption and has no adjustable cushion. It cannot hold a load on air loss.
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