This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MALJ series. You can still order this code here: we ship the direct replacement MBLJ20X20-10, 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 MALJ20X20-10 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 10 to 20 mm. This model is discontinued — the direct replacement is the MBLJ20X20-10.
The AirTAC MALJ20X20-10 is a discontinued double-acting mini cylinder with a 20mm bore and 10mm rear adjuster, providing a usable stroke window of 10-20mm. The direct replacement is the MBLJ20X20-10, matching bore, stroke, adjust code, and force.
This SKU lacks a magnet (-S), so it cannot accept a position sensor. The rear adjuster sets end position but is a travel stop, not a load lock. Upgrading to the MBLJ20X20-10 swaps threaded covers for a riveted rolling-packed body. It uses a fixed rubber bumper, not an adjustable cushion.
| Model | Airtac MALJ20 Adjustable Mini Cylinder MALJ20X20-10 |
|---|---|
| Series | MALJ adjustable-stroke mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBLJ20X20-10 |
| Bore size | Ø20 mm |
| Stroke | 20 mm |
| Adjustable window | 10 – 20 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 MBLJ20X20-10 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 MBLJ20X20-10 matches these values.
| MALJ | Adjustable-stroke aluminum mini cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 20 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×20 | Nominal stroke length in mm. |
| -10 | Adjustable amount: trim the end to a 10–20 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 exact dispensing height for adhesive application without swapping cylinders, relying on the 10mm rear trim.
Adjust the end position to press delicate connector pins precisely, preventing overtravel damage on the 20mm stroke.
To replace the MALJ20X20-10, order the exact direct replacement MBLJ20X20-10. Confirm the 20mm bore, 20mm stroke, 10mm adjust code, G1/8 port, M8x1.25 rod thread, and FA/LB mounting (no back cover or SDB). Since this lacks the -S magnet, it cannot take a sensor; if sensing is needed, step up to an MBLJ20X20-10S and use CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches instead of the older CS1-M/DS1-M.
For sizing, stepping down is not an option as 20mm is the smallest bore. Remember the adjuster is a stop, not a lock; add an external lock to hold loads without air.
Upgrade checklist
Yes, the MALJ20X20-10 is discontinued. The direct replacement is the MBLJ20X20-10, matching the 20mm bore, 20mm stroke, 10mm adjust code, G1/8 port, and force. The MBLJ upgrades the body to a riveted rolling-packed design.
The -10 adjust code allows trimming up to 10mm at the rear, creating a usable stroke window from 10mm to 20mm. The adjuster is a travel stop, not a lock.
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The MBLJ20X20-10 replaces this model 1:1.
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