This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MALJ series. You can still order this code here: we ship the direct replacement MBLJ20X160-50S, 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).
Airtac MALJ20 Adjustable Mini Cylinder MALJ20X160-50-S
The AirTAC Airtac MALJ20 Adjustable Mini Cylinder MALJ20X160-50-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 110 to 160 mm. This model is discontinued — the direct replacement is the MBLJ20X160-50-S.
- BoreØ20 mm
- Stroke160 mm
- Adjust window110–160 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Rod threadM8×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBLJ20X160-50-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 MALJ20X160-50-S
The AirTAC MALJ20X160-50-S is a discontinued double-acting, double-rod mini cylinder with a rear adjustable travel stop. It trims up to 50 mm at the rear, yielding a usable end-position window of 110-160 mm. The direct replacement is the MBLJ20X160-50-S, matching bore, stroke, adjust code, and force.
This SKU includes the -S magnet for legacy CS1-M / DS1-M switches, whereas the MBLJ replacement uses CMSG / DMSG / EMSG sensors. The MALJ uses a fixed rubber bumper to soften end impact and threaded covers, while the MBLJ upgrades to a riveted rolling-packed body. Remember that the rear adjuster is a travel stop, not a lock; it sets the end position but cannot hold a load without live air.
Airtac MALJ20 Adjustable Mini Cylinder MALJ20X160-50-S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MALJ20 Adjustable Mini Cylinder MALJ20X160-50-S |
|---|---|
| Series | MALJ adjustable-stroke mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBLJ20X160-50-S |
| Bore size | Ø20 mm |
| Stroke | 160 mm |
| Adjustable window | 110 – 160 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 MBLJ20X160-50-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 MBLJ20X160-50-S matches these values.
Model Code: Airtac MALJ20 Adjustable Mini Cylinder MALJ20X160-50-S
| MALJ | Adjustable-stroke aluminum mini cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 20 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×160 | Nominal stroke length in mm. |
| -50 | Adjustable amount: trim the end to a 110–160 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 MALJ20X160-50-S Is Used
Leather Skiving Guide
Fine-tune the reach into a leather skiving machine, trimming up to 50 mm at the rear to adjust the blade angle contact point, ensuring the 132 N pull retracts the gauge consistently.
Dispenser Nozzle Pitch
Set the exact extension on a solder paste dispenser to alter the nozzle pitch distance, using the fixed rubber bumper to absorb the repeated end impact during rapid 30-800 mm/s cycling.
Replacing the Airtac MALJ20 Adjustable Mini Cylinder MALJ20X160-50-S with MBLJ20X160-50-S
Replace this MALJ20X160-50-S directly with the MBLJ20X160-50-S. Confirm the bore 20, 160 mm stroke, 50 mm adjust code, G1/8 port, and M8x1.25 rod-end thread. Mounting is Basic, FA, or LB only; there is no back-cover or SDB option. The -S magnet on your old unit used CS1-M / DS1-M switches, so you must update to CMSG / DMSG / EMSG sensors for the MBLJ. The rear adjuster is a travel stop, not a lock.
At 160 mm stroke, be mindful of rod-bending and side-load on the Ø8 mm rod; use a guide rail to prevent binding.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBLJ20X160-50-S (same bore/stroke/adjust)
- ✓ Same 110–160 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 MBLJ20X160-50-S instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MALJ20 Adjustable Mini Cylinder MALJ20X160-50-S FAQ
Yes, the MALJ20X160-50-S is discontinued. The direct replacement is the MBLJ20X160-50-S, matching the bore 20, 160 mm stroke, 50 mm adjust code, and G1/8 port. You must swap your old CS1-M / DS1-M switches for CMSG / DMSG / EMSG sensors, as the MBLJ uses a riveted rolling-packed body instead of threaded covers.
The 50 mm adjust code lets you trim the rear position, creating a usable stroke window from 110 mm to 160 mm. The adjuster is a travel stop, not a lock, and the fixed rubber bumper softens end impact only.
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