This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MALJ series. You can still order this code here: we ship the direct replacement MBLJ20X300-20S, 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 MALJ20X300-20-S
The AirTAC MALJ20 Adjustable Mini Cylinder MALJ20X300-20-S 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 280 to 300 mm. This model is discontinued — the direct replacement is the MBLJ20X300-20-S.
- BoreØ20 mm
- Stroke300 mm
- Adjust window280–300 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Rod threadM8×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBLJ20X300-20-S
- 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 MALJ20X300-20-S
The AirTAC MALJ20X300-20-S is a discontinued double-acting double-rod mini cylinder. It provides a usable stroke window of 280-300 mm via a 20 mm rear travel stop. The direct replacement is the MBLJ20X300-20-S.
This adjustable-stroke unit uses a fixed rubber bumper, not an air cushion. The rear adjuster is a travel stop, not a lock; it cannot hold a load without live air. The -S magnet works with older CS1-M/DS1-M switches, while the MBLJ replacement uses CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors and a riveted body instead of threaded covers.
Airtac MALJ20 Adjustable Mini Cylinder MALJ20X300-20-S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MALJ20 Adjustable Mini Cylinder MALJ20X300-20-S |
|---|---|
| Series | MALJ adjustable-stroke mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBLJ20X300-20-S |
| Bore size | Ø20 mm |
| Stroke | 300 mm |
| Adjustable window | 280 – 300 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 MBLJ20X300-20-S 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 MBLJ20X300-20-S matches these values.
Model Code: Airtac MALJ20 Adjustable Mini Cylinder MALJ20X300-20-S
| MALJ | Adjustable-stroke aluminum mini cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 20 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×300 | Nominal stroke length in mm. |
| -20 | Adjustable amount: trim the end to a 280–300 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 MALJ20X300-20-S Is Used
PCB Depaneling Saw
Dials the blade cut depth within the 280-300 mm window.
Wire Stripping Press
Trims the exact 20 mm end position to strip 18 AWG wire leads. The fixed rubber bumper softens the high-speed 800 mm/s end impact, preventing jaw damage.
Dispenser Valve Actuation
Fine-tunes the 300 mm reach for a pneumatic adhesive dispenser. The rear stop sets the exact 280 mm retraction point without adding external physical stops.
Replacing the Airtac MALJ20 Adjustable Mini Cylinder MALJ20X300-20-S with MBLJ20X300-20-S
Replace the MALJ20X300-20-S with the exact direct replacement MBLJ20X300-20-S. Confirm the 20 mm bore, 300 mm stroke, 20 mm adjust code, G1/8 port, M8x1.25 rod thread, and FA/LB mounting (no back cover or SDB). The -S magnet changes sensor families from CS1-M/DS1-M to CMSG/DMSG/EMSG. The adjuster is a stop, not a lock.
At 300 mm stroke, rod-bending and side-load risks are high; ensure rigid guidance to prevent rod deflection.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBLJ20X300-20-S (same bore/stroke/adjust)
- ✓ Same 280–300 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 MBLJ20X300-20-S instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MALJ20 Adjustable Mini Cylinder MALJ20X300-20-S FAQ
Yes, the MALJ20X300-20-S is discontinued. The direct replacement is the MBLJ20X300-20-S, which matches the 20 mm bore, 300 mm stroke, 20 mm adjust code, G1/8 port, and force. The MBLJ upgrades the body to a riveted rolling-packed design and changes the -S magnet sensor family from CS1-M/DS1-M to CMSG/DMSG/EMSG.
The usable stroke window is 280-300 mm (300 mm stroke minus the 20 mm adjust code). The adjuster is a travel stop, not a lock.
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