This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MALJ series. You can still order this code here: we ship the direct replacement MBLJ20X150-10S, 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).
Airtac MALJ20 Adjustable Mini Cylinder MALJ20X150-10-S
The AirTAC Airtac MALJ20 Adjustable Mini Cylinder MALJ20X150-10-S is a double-acting aluminum mini cylinder with a rear adjustable-stroke stopper: you can trim up to 10 mm, giving a usable end-position window from 140 to 150 mm. This model is discontinued — the direct replacement is the MBLJ20X150-10-S.
- BoreØ20 mm
- Stroke150 mm
- Adjust window140–150 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Rod threadM8×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBLJ20X150-10-S
- No minimum order. A single piece can be ordered.
- Ready in 3–5 business days. That is the time we take to process the order and hand it to the carrier. Transit time after that depends on the destination.
About the Airtac MALJ20 Adjustable Mini Cylinder MALJ20X150-10-S
The AirTAC MALJ20X150-10-S is a discontinued double-acting double-rod mini cylinder with a 10 mm rear adjustable stroke stopper. It gives a usable travel window of 140-150 mm. The direct replacement is the MBLJ20X150-10-S, matching bore, stroke, force, G1/8 port, and mounting.
This -S SKU includes a magnet for CS1-M or DS1-M switches; the MBLJ20X150-10-S upgrade moves to CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors. The MALJ uses threaded covers, while the MBLJ features a riveted rolling-packed body. The rear adjuster is a travel stop, not a lock; it sets the end position but holds no load without live air. A fixed rubber bumper softens end impact.
Airtac MALJ20 Adjustable Mini Cylinder MALJ20X150-10-S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MALJ20 Adjustable Mini Cylinder MALJ20X150-10-S |
|---|---|
| Series | MALJ adjustable-stroke mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBLJ20X150-10-S |
| Bore size | Ø20 mm |
| Stroke | 150 mm |
| Adjustable window | 140 – 150 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 MBLJ20X150-10-S carries the same ratings.
Theoretical Output Force (Ø20mm)
| 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 MBLJ20X150-10-S matches these values.
Model Code: Airtac MALJ20 Adjustable Mini Cylinder MALJ20X150-10-S
| MALJ | Adjustable-stroke aluminum mini cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 20 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×150 | Nominal stroke length in mm. |
| -10 | Adjustable amount: trim the end to a 140–150 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.
Where the Airtac MALJ20 Adjustable Mini Cylinder MALJ20X150-10-S Is Used
PCB Depaneling Saw Stop
Dials the 140-150 mm blade-advance window on a PCB routing saw.
Dispenser Valve Depth Setter
Fine-tunes the downstroke on an adhesive dispenser. Trimming up to 10 mm at the rear sets the exact 140-150 mm reach for the nozzle without adding external spacers to the machine frame.
Lightweight Pick-and-Place Arm
Acts as the vertical Z-axis in a small pick-and-place unit. The 132 N pull at 0.5 MPa retracts the 8 mm rod and vacuum gripper, while the -S magnet flags position via a CS1-M reed switch.
Replacing the Airtac MALJ20 Adjustable Mini Cylinder MALJ20X150-10-S with MBLJ20X150-10-S
To replace the MALJ20X150-10-S, order the MBLJ20X150-10-S. Confirm the 20 mm bore, 150 mm stroke, 10 mm adjust code, G1/8 port, PT thread, and FA or LB mounting (no back cover or SDB). The magnet stays, but sensors change from CS1-M/DS1-M to CMSG/DMSG/EMSG. At 150 mm stroke, watch rod-to-side-load on long strokes to prevent rod bending.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBLJ20X150-10-S (same bore/stroke/adjust)
- ✓ Same 140–150 mm adjustable window
- ✓ Adjuster is a stop, not a lock
- ✓ No back cover / SDB — plan an 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 The rear adjuster sets the end position — it is not a load lock.
- check No back-cover / SDB on adjustable-stroke — use FA / LB.
- check Front/rear covers are threaded — not for field disassembly.
- check For new builds, specify the MBLJ20X150-10-S instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MALJ20 Adjustable Mini Cylinder MALJ20X150-10-S FAQ
Yes, the MALJ20X150-10-S is discontinued. The direct replacement is the MBLJ20X150-10-S, matching the 20 mm bore, 150 mm stroke, 10 mm adjust code, G1/8 port, and mounting. The MBLJ upgrades the body to a riveted rolling-packed design and uses CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors instead of the older CS1-M/DS1-M switches.
The 10 mm adjuster is a travel stop that shortens the usable stroke window to 140-150 mm; it does not hold a load without live air, so an external lock is needed for holding.
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