This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MALJ series. You can still order this code here: we ship the direct replacement MBLJ20X250-10, 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).
Airtac MALJ20 Adjustable Mini Cylinder MALJ20X250-10
The AirTAC Airtac MALJ20 Adjustable Mini Cylinder MALJ20X250-10 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 240 to 250 mm. This model is discontinued — the direct replacement is the MBLJ20X250-10.
- BoreØ20 mm
- Stroke250 mm
- Adjust window240–250 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Rod threadM8×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBLJ20X250-10
- 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 MALJ20X250-10
The AirTAC MALJ20X250-10 is a discontinued double-acting, double-rod mini cylinder with a 20mm bore and 250mm stroke. A rear stopper screw lets you trim up to 10mm, giving a usable end-position window of 240-250mm. The direct replacement is the MBLJ20X250-10, matching the bore, stroke, adjust code, G1/8 port, and mounting.
This SKU lacks a magnet (-S) and cannot accept 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. The fixed rubber bumper softens end impact, but this is not an adjustable air cushion. Upgrading to the MBLJ20X250-10 moves you from threaded covers to a riveted rolling-packed body. If you need sensors on the new unit, the MBLJ uses CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches instead of the older CS1-M/DS1-M.
Airtac MALJ20 Adjustable Mini Cylinder MALJ20X250-10 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MALJ20 Adjustable Mini Cylinder MALJ20X250-10 |
|---|---|
| Series | MALJ adjustable-stroke mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBLJ20X250-10 |
| Bore size | Ø20 mm |
| Stroke | 250 mm |
| Adjustable window | 240 – 250 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 MBLJ20X250-10 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 MBLJ20X250-10 matches these values.
Model Code: Airtac MALJ20 Adjustable Mini Cylinder MALJ20X250-10
| MALJ | Adjustable-stroke aluminum mini cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 20 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×250 | Nominal stroke length in mm. |
| -10 | Adjustable amount: trim the end to a 240–250 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 MALJ20X250-10 Is Used
Thin Sheet Metal Feeder
Adjust the rear 10mm stop to dial in the exact push depth for a thin-gauge sheet metal feeder, preventing over-travel of the 8mm rod into the press die.
Lightweight Parts Ejector
Trim the extension window on a plastic injection mold parts ejector to perfectly strip lightweight parts from a core, relying on the fixed rubber bumper to soften the impact.
Replacing the Airtac MALJ20 Adjustable Mini Cylinder MALJ20X250-10 with MBLJ20X250-10
Replace this MALJ20X250-10 directly with the MBLJ20X250-10, confirming the 20mm bore, 250mm stroke, 10mm adjust code, G1/8 PT port, and FA/LB mounting (no back cover or SDB). This SKU has no -S magnet, so it cannot take a sensor; if you need position detection on the MBLJ, add the -S code and use CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches. Remember the rear adjuster is a stop, not a lock, so add an external lock for held loads.
At 250mm stroke, watch rod-bending and side-load; use a guide rail to prevent stick-slip and premature seal wear on the 8mm rod.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBLJ20X250-10 (same bore/stroke/adjust)
- ✓ Same 240–250 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 MBLJ20X250-10 instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MALJ20 Adjustable Mini Cylinder MALJ20X250-10 FAQ
Yes, the MALJ20X250-10 is discontinued. The direct replacement is the MBLJ20X250-10, matching the 20mm bore, 250mm stroke, 10mm adjust code, G1/8 port, and FA/LB mounting. The MBLJ upgrades the construction from threaded covers to a riveted rolling-packed body.
This specific SKU has no -S magnet, so it cannot accept a position sensor. The adjustable 10mm stop gives a 240-250mm stroke window, but it is a travel stop, not a load lock.
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