This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MALJ series. You can still order this code here: we ship the direct replacement MBLJ20X200-40, 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 MALJ20X200-40 is a double-acting aluminum mini cylinder with a rear adjustable-stroke stopper: you can trim up to 40 mm, giving a usable end-position window from 160 to 200 mm. This model is discontinued — the direct replacement is the MBLJ20X200-40.
The AirTAC MALJ20X200-40 is a discontinued double-acting mini cylinder with a 40 mm rear stroke adjuster, yielding a usable reach window of 160-200 mm. The direct replacement is the MBLJ20X200-40, matching the 20 mm bore, 200 mm stroke, G1/8 port and 32 kgf max force.
This SKU has no -S magnet, so it cannot accept a position sensor. The rear adjuster is a travel stop, not a lock; it sets the end position but will not hold a load without live air. Upgrading to the MBLJ replaces the old threaded covers with a riveted rolling-packed body. End impact is absorbed by a fixed rubber bumper, as there is no adjustable air cushion.
| Model | Airtac MALJ20 Adjustable Mini Cylinder MALJ20X200-40 |
|---|---|
| Series | MALJ adjustable-stroke mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBLJ20X200-40 |
| Bore size | Ø20 mm |
| Stroke | 200 mm |
| Adjustable window | 160 – 200 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 MBLJ20X200-40 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 MBLJ20X200-40 matches these values.
| MALJ | Adjustable-stroke aluminum mini cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 20 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×200 | Nominal stroke length in mm. |
| -40 | Adjustable amount: trim the end to a 160–200 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-tunes the exact 160-200 mm drop distance for adhesive bead application on uneven substrate trays.
Trims the kick-out stroke on a small plastic mold ejector to prevent parts from flying, relying on the fixed rubber bumper for soft contact.
To replace this MALJ20X200-40, order the MBLJ20X200-40. Confirm the 20 mm bore, 200 mm stroke, 40 mm adjust code, G1/8 PT port and FA or LB mounting (no back cover or SDB allowed). Since this SKU lacks the -S magnet, you lose sensor capability; if needed, step up to an MBLJ-S model using CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches rather than the legacy CS1-M/DS1-M. At 200 mm stroke on an 8 mm rod, guard against side-load to prevent rod bending.
Upgrade checklist
Yes, the MALJ20X200-40 is discontinued. The direct replacement is the MBLJ20X200-40, which matches the 20 mm bore, 200 mm stroke, 40 mm adjuster, G1/8 port and 32 kgf max force. The MBLJ upgrades the construction to a riveted rolling-packed body.
The -40 code means the rear screw shortens the stroke by up to 40 mm, creating a 160-200 mm usable window. It acts only as a travel stop and does not hold a load without air.
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The MBLJ20X200-40 replaces this model 1:1.
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