This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MALJ series. You can still order this code here: we ship the direct replacement MBLJ20X25-20, 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).

The AirTAC Airtac MALJ20 Adjustable Mini Cylinder MALJ20X25-20 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 5 to 25 mm. This model is discontinued — the direct replacement is the MBLJ20X25-20.
The AirTAC MALJ20X25-20 is a discontinued double-acting mini cylinder with a 20mm bore and 25mm stroke. A rear stopper screw lets you trim the end position by up to 20mm, creating a usable 5-25mm stroke window. The direct replacement is the MBLJ20X25-20, matching the bore, stroke, G1/8 port, and mounting.
This SKU lacks a magnet (-S), so it cannot accept a position sensor. The adjuster is a travel stop, not a lock, and the fixed rubber bumper softens end impact without holding load. The original threaded covers are upgraded to a riveted rolling-packed body on the MBLJ20X25-20. Use it to fine-tune reach without adding external stops.
| Model | Airtac MALJ20 Adjustable Mini Cylinder MALJ20X25-20 |
|---|---|
| Series | MALJ adjustable-stroke mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBLJ20X25-20 |
| Bore size | Ø20 mm |
| Stroke | 25 mm |
| Adjustable window | 5 – 25 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 MBLJ20X25-20 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 MBLJ20X25-20 matches these values.
| MALJ | Adjustable-stroke aluminum mini cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 20 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×25 | Nominal stroke length in mm. |
| -20 | Adjustable amount: trim the end to a 5–25 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 downward reach on a manual connector seating jig, preventing damage to delicate pins by stopping the stroke early rather than relying on a lock.
Adjust the tamp position on a small-batch label applicator, trimming the 25mm stroke to exactly match varying package heights without adding external mechanical stops.
Replace the MALJ20X25-20 with the direct replacement MBLJ20X25-20. Confirm the 20mm bore, 25mm stroke, 20mm adjust code, G1/8 port, and PT thread. Mounting is FA or LB only; there is no back cover or SDB option. Because this SKU lacks a magnet, it cannot take a sensor; the MBLJ20X25-20 without -S is identical.
As the smallest bore, the 20mm is the lower limit. Remember the adjuster sets end position but does not hold load without live air.
Upgrade checklist
Yes, the MALJ20X25-20 is discontinued. The direct replacement is the MBLJ20X25-20, which matches the 20mm bore, 25mm stroke, 20mm adjust code, and G1/8 port. The MBLJ upgrades the threaded covers to a riveted rolling-packed body.
The 20mm adjust code lets you trim the 25mm stroke at the rear, yielding a usable 5-25mm window. The adjuster is a travel stop, not a lock.
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The MBLJ20X25-20 replaces this model 1:1.
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