This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBLD25X600S — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBLD25X600S 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 MALD25X600S
The AirTAC Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD25X600S 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 MBLD25X600S, matching bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ25 mm
- Stroke600 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting, double rod
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBLD25X600S
About the Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD25X600S
The AirTAC MALD25X600S is a discontinued double-acting, double-rod pneumatic cylinder. A rod exits both ends of the 25mm bore, yielding equal force both ways at 206 N at 0.5 MPa. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBLD25X600S, matching the 600mm stroke, G1/8 port, and mounting.
This 600mm stroke is non-standard and made-to-order. The twin rods resist rotation and double the bearing load, which is critical for preventing rod binding over long strokes. The -S magnet uses older CS1-M/DS1-M switches; the MBLD upgrade features a riveted rolling-packed body and CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors.
Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD25X600S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD25X600S |
|---|---|
| Series | MALD double-rod mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBLD25X600S |
| Bore size | Ø25 mm |
| Stroke | 600 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 MBLD25X600S 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 MBLD25X600S matches these values.
Model Code: Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD25X600S
| MALD | Double-rod aluminum mini cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 25 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×600 | 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 MALD25X600S Is Used
PCB Edge Conveyor Routing
Drives a dual-belt conveyor edge guide for PCB assembly. The twin rods prevent chassis rotation across the 600mm travel, while the 206N force handles light panel transfer without skewing.
Textile Yarn Traverse
Oscillates a yarn guide carriage across a winding spool. The rear rod carries a cam flag to trigger thread cutters, using the equal push/pull force to maintain consistent winding tension.
Long-Stroke Gripper Slide
Actuates a synchronized dual-jaw gripper sliding 600mm into a CNC lathe. The added bearing surface of both rods stabilizes the payload against gravity sag during horizontal extraction.
Replacing the Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD25X600S with MBLD25X600S
Replace the MALD25X600S with the exact drop-in MBLD25X600S. Confirm the 25mm bore, 600mm stroke, G1/8 port, PT thread, and FA/LB mounting (no back cover or SDB). The -S magnet changes sensor family from CS1-M/DS1-M to CMSG/DMSG/EMSG. Size on the 206 N equal force both ways. To step down force, the 20mm bore provides 132 N. To step up, the 32mm bore provides 346 N. For this 600mm stroke, use external guides to prevent side-load rod deflection.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBLD25X600S (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 MBLD25X600S instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD25X600S FAQ
Yes, the MALD25X600S is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBLD25X600S, which matches the 25mm bore, 600mm stroke, G1/8 port, and FA/LB mounting. The MBLD upgrades the body to a riveted rolling-packed design and changes the -S magnet switches from CS1-M/DS1-M to CMSG/DMSG/EMSG.
Force is equal both ways because a rod exits both ends, making the active pressure area the same annulus on push and pull. The exact figures are 206 N at 0.5 MPa, 289 N at 0.7 MPa, and a maximum of 42 kgf at 1.0 MPa. It uses a fixed rubber bumper, not an adjustable cushion.
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