This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBLD25X60S — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBLD25X60S 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 MALD25X60S
The AirTAC Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD25X60S 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 MBLD25X60S, matching bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ25 mm
- Stroke60 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting, double rod
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBLD25X60S
About the Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD25X60S
The AirTAC MALD25X60S is a discontinued double-acting, double-rod mini cylinder. A rod exits both ends of the 25 mm bore, yielding equal push and pull force of 206 N each way at 0.5 MPa. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBLD25X60S, matching the 60 mm stroke, G1/8 port, and mounting footprint.
This -S SKU includes a magnet for CS1-M or DS1-M reed switches; the MBLD upgrade switches to CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensors. The legacy MALD uses threaded covers, while the MBLD features a riveted rolling-packed body. Both share a fixed rubber bumper for end-of-stroke impact absorption, and neither provides powered load holding on air loss.
Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD25X60S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD25X60S |
|---|---|
| Series | MALD double-rod mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBLD25X60S |
| Bore size | Ø25 mm |
| Stroke | 60 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 MBLD25X60S 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 MBLD25X60S matches these values.
Model Code: Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD25X60S
| MALD | Double-rod aluminum mini cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 25 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×60 | 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 MALD25X60S Is Used
PCB Depanelling Saws
Drives a guided cutting blade with 206 N of equal force, using the twin rods to resist rotational drift during repetitive horizontal slicing of printed circuit boards.
Textile Yarn Guides
Shifts a cam or guide arm on a loom, relying on the rear rod extension to trigger a DS1-M limit switch for precise stroke confirmation without external sensors.
Dual-End Pick-and-Place
Mounts a tool on the front rod and a flag on the rear rod, allowing a packaging machine to push and pull parts with identical 289 N force at 0.7 MPa.
Replacing the Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD25X60S with MBLD25X60S
To replace the MALD25X60S with the MBLD25X60S, confirm the 25 mm bore, 60 mm stroke, M10x1.25 rod-end thread, and PT G1/8 port. Mounting is limited to FA flange or LB foot, as there is no back-cover or SDB option. Because this is a double-rod design, overall length is A plus twice the stroke.
Size the application using the equal annulus force of 206 N at 0.5 MPa. To step down, the 20 mm bore provides 132 N. To step up, the 32 mm bore provides 346 N. At 60 mm stroke, side-load is minimal, but always support the load to prevent binding.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBLD25X60S (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 MBLD25X60S instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD25X60S FAQ
Yes, the MALD25X60S is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBLD25X60S, which matches the 25 mm bore, 60 mm stroke, G1/8 port, and mounting options. The MBLD upgrades the body to a riveted rolling-packed design and changes the magnet switches from CS1-M/DS1-M to CMSG/DMSG/EMSG.
The double-rod design provides equal force both ways: 206 N at 0.5 MPa and 289 N at 0.7 MPa, with a maximum force of 42 kgf at 1.0 MPa. It operates on filtered air at 0.1-1.0 MPa, uses a fixed rubber bumper, and the 25 mm bore features a G1/8 port with an M10x1.25 rod-end thread.
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