This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MALJ series. You can still order this code here: we ship the direct replacement MBLJ20X20-20, 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 MALJ20X20-20
The AirTAC Airtac MALJ20 Adjustable Mini Cylinder MALJ20X20-20 is a double-acting aluminum mini cylinder with a rear adjustable-stroke stopper: you can trim up to 20 mm, giving a usable end-position window from 0 to 20 mm. This model is discontinued — the direct replacement is the MBLJ20X20-20.
- BoreØ20 mm
- Stroke20 mm
- Adjust window0–20 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Rod threadM8×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBLJ20X20-20
- 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 MALJ20X20-20
The AirTAC MALJ20X20-20 is a discontinued double-acting mini cylinder with a 20mm bore and 20mm stroke. It features a rear screw stopper that trims up to 20mm, yielding a usable end-position window of 0-20mm.
The direct replacement is the MBLJ20X20-20, matching the bore, stroke, force, port, and mounting. Upgrading swaps the threaded covers for a riveted rolling-packed body. This base SKU lacks a magnet (-S), so it cannot take a position sensor. The adjuster is a travel stop, not a lock; it sets the end position but will not hold a load without live air. End impact is softened by a fixed rubber bumper.
Airtac MALJ20 Adjustable Mini Cylinder MALJ20X20-20 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MALJ20 Adjustable Mini Cylinder MALJ20X20-20 |
|---|---|
| Series | MALJ adjustable-stroke mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBLJ20X20-20 |
| Bore size | Ø20 mm |
| Stroke | 20 mm |
| Adjustable window | 0 – 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 MBLJ20X20-20 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 MBLJ20X20-20 matches these values.
Model Code: Airtac MALJ20 Adjustable Mini Cylinder MALJ20X20-20
| MALJ | Adjustable-stroke aluminum mini cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 20 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×20 | Nominal stroke length in mm. |
| -20 | Adjustable amount: trim the end to a 0–20 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.
Where the Airtac MALJ20 Adjustable Mini Cylinder MALJ20X20-20 Is Used
Micro-Clamp Depth Stop
Sets a precise 10mm jaw closure on an assembly fixture, trimming the full 20mm stroke so the 132N pull does not crush delicate plastic housings.
Connector Insertion Press
Adjusts the end position for pressing pin headers into PCBs, ensuring the 8mm rod stops exactly at flush rather than bottoming out the cylinder body.
Replacing the Airtac MALJ20 Adjustable Mini Cylinder MALJ20X20-20 with MBLJ20X20-20
To replace the MALJ20X20-20 with the MBLJ20X20-20, confirm the 20mm bore, 20mm stroke, 20mm adjust code, G1/8 port, and M8x1.25 rod thread. Mounting is Basic, FA, or LB only; there is no back-cover or SDB option. Because this SKU lacks a -S magnet, it cannot accept a sensor; the older -S MALJ used CS1-M/DS1-M switches, while a new -S MBLJ uses CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors. The rear adjuster is a travel stop, not a lock, so add an external lock for held loads.
For sizing, the 20mm bore is the smallest available.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBLJ20X20-20 (same bore/stroke/adjust)
- ✓ Same 0–20 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 MBLJ20X20-20 instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MALJ20 Adjustable Mini Cylinder MALJ20X20-20 FAQ
Yes, the MALJ20X20-20 is discontinued. The direct replacement is the MBLJ20X20-20, which matches the 20mm bore, 20mm stroke, 20mm adjust code, G1/8 port, and mounting. The MBLJ upgrades the construction from threaded covers to a riveted rolling-packed body.
The -20 adjust code lets you trim up to 20mm at the rear, giving a usable stroke window of 0-20mm. The adjuster is a travel stop, not a lock.
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