This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBLD25X65 — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBLD25X65 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 MALD25X65
The AirTAC Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD25X65 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 MBLD25X65, matching bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ25 mm
- Stroke65 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting, double rod
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBLD25X65
About the Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD25X65
The AirTAC MALD25X65 is a discontinued double-acting, double-rod mini cylinder. A rod exits both ends, delivering equal 206 N force in both directions at 0.5 MPa. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBLD25X65, matching the 25 mm bore, 65 mm stroke, and G1/8 port.
This SKU has no magnet (-S), so it 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. The twin rods provide anti-rotation guidance and allow mounting a cam or flag on the rear rod for dual-tooling setups.
Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD25X65 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD25X65 |
|---|---|
| Series | MALD double-rod mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBLD25X65 |
| Bore size | Ø25 mm |
| Stroke | 65 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 MBLD25X65 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 MBLD25X65 matches these values.
Model Code: Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD25X65
| MALD | Double-rod aluminum mini cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 25 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×65 | 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 MALD25X65 Is Used
PCB Pick-and-Place
Drives a dual-nozzle pick head needing equal 206 N push and pull to seat and release components without twisting the carriage.
Label Applicator Wipe
Uses the rear rod as a cam to trigger a glue valve while the front rod wipes labels onto cartons at 65 mm stroke.
Bottle Capper Slide
Guides a capping chuck down to bottles, relying on the twin rods to resist cap torque and prevent chuck rotation.
Replacing the Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD25X65 with MBLD25X65
To replace the MALD25X65, specify the MBLD25X65 to retain the 65 mm stroke, M10x1.25 rod-end thread, and PT G1/8 port. Mount via FA flange or LB foot on the body, as there is no back-cover or SDB option. This non-magnet SKU cannot take a sensor; if you need position detection, step up to an MBLD25X65S (using CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches instead of the old CS1-M/DS1-M).
Size on the equal 206 N (0.5 MPa) force. To step down, the 20 mm bore gives 132 N each way; to step up, the 32 mm bore provides 346 N each way.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBLD25X65 (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 MBLD25X65 instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD25X65 FAQ
Yes, the MALD25X65 is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBLD25X65, matching the 25 mm bore, 65 mm stroke, and G1/8 port. The MBLD uses a riveted rolling-packed body instead of threaded covers.
Being double-rod, push and pull forces are equal: 206 N at 0.5 MPa, 289 N at 0.7 MPa, and a maximum of 42 kgf at 1.0 MPa. This specific SKU lacks a magnet, so it cannot accept a position sensor; the -S variant uses CS1-M/DS1-M switches.
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