This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MALJ series. You can still order this code here: we ship the direct replacement MBLJ20X125-50S, with the same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. The MBLJ replacement upgrades to a riveted rolling-packed body and CMSG / DMSG / EMSG sensors (the MAL used CS1-M / DS1-M).

The AirTAC Airtac MALJ20 Adjustable Mini Cylinder MALJ20X125-50-S is a double-acting aluminum mini cylinder with a rear adjustable-stroke stopper: you can trim up to 50 mm, giving a usable end-position window from 75 to 125 mm. This model is discontinued — the direct replacement is the MBLJ20X125-50-S.
The AirTAC MALJ20X125-50-S is a discontinued double-acting mini cylinder with a 20mm bore and 125mm stroke. It features a rear screw stopper that lets you trim the end position by up to 50mm, creating a usable stroke window from 75 to 125mm. The direct replacement is the MBLJ20X125-50-S, which matches the bore, stroke, adjust code, port, and mounting.
This -S variant has a magnet for the older CS1-M/DS1-M switches, while the MBLJ replacement uses CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors. The MALJ uses threaded covers, whereas the MBLJ features a riveted rolling-packed body. It uses a fixed rubber bumper, not an adjustable air cushion, and the adjuster is a travel stop, not a lock. It cannot hold a load without live air pressure.
| Model | Airtac MALJ20 Adjustable Mini Cylinder MALJ20X125-50-S |
|---|---|
| Series | MALJ adjustable-stroke mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBLJ20X125-50-S |
| Bore size | Ø20 mm |
| Stroke | 125 mm |
| Adjustable window | 75 – 125 mm |
| Acting type | Double acting, adjustable stroke |
| Port size | G1/8 |
| Rod thread | M8×1.25 |
| 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 |
The rear adjuster is a travel stop, not a lock — it sets the end position but does not hold the load without live air. No back-cover code and no SDB on adjustable-stroke. The MBLJ20X125-50-S carries the same ratings.
| Pressure | Push force | Pull force |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 MPa | 132 N | 132 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 185 N | — |
| Max (@1.0 MPa) | 27 kgf | |
MALJ is double-rod: the rear rod that carries the stroke adjuster passes through the rear cover, so both piston faces lose rod area. Push is shown at the annular-area value (conservative), lower than a single-rod MAL push of the same bore. The MBLJ20X125-50-S matches these values.
| MALJ | Adjustable-stroke aluminum mini cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 20 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×125 | Nominal stroke length in mm. |
| -50 | Adjustable amount: trim the end to a 75–125 mm window. |
| S | Optional magnet for a CS1-M / DS1-M sensor (MBLJ uses CMSG/DMSG/EMSG). |
Replacement: MALJ → MBLJ. No back-cover (CA/U/CM) and no SDB. Mounting: FA / LB.
Fine-tune the jaw closure distance on an automated wire stripping line, relying on the fixed rubber bumper to soften the end impact.
Adjust the downward travel of a pneumatic adhesive dispenser, ensuring the nozzle clears varying board heights without reprogramming the PLC.
To replace the MALJ20X125-50-S, order the MBLJ20X125-50-S. Confirm the 20mm bore, 125mm stroke, 50mm adjust code, G1/8 port, and M8x1.25 rod thread. Mounting is FA or LB only; there is no back cover or SDB option. The -S magnet changes your sensor family from CS1-M/DS1-M to CMSG/DMSG/EMSG. Remember the adjuster is a stop, not a lock.
If you need less force, the 20mm bore (157N) is the smallest available option in this series. At 125mm stroke, keep the rod guided to prevent side-load bending.
Upgrade checklist
Yes, the MALJ20X125-50-S is discontinued. The direct replacement is the MBLJ20X125-50-S, which matches the 20mm bore, 125mm stroke, 50mm adjust code, and G1/8 port.
The 50mm adjust code lets you trim the 125mm stroke back to 75mm, giving a usable 75-125mm window.
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The MBLJ20X125-50-S replaces this model 1:1.
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