This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MALJ series. You can still order this code here: we ship the direct replacement MBLJ20X450-30, 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 MALJ20X450-30
The AirTAC Airtac MALJ20 Adjustable Mini Cylinder MALJ20X450-30 is a double-acting aluminum mini cylinder with a rear adjustable-stroke stopper: you can trim up to 30 mm, giving a usable end-position window from 420 to 450 mm. This model is discontinued — the direct replacement is the MBLJ20X450-30.
- BoreØ20 mm
- Stroke450 mm
- Adjust window420–450 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Rod threadM8×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBLJ20X450-30
- 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 MALJ20X450-30
The AirTAC MALJ20X450-30 is a discontinued adjustable-stroke mini cylinder. As a non-standard 450 mm stroke unit exceeding the 300 mm standard, it was made-to-order. The rear screw provides a 30 mm trim, yielding a usable 420-450 mm end-position window. The direct replacement is the MBLJ20X450-30, matching bore, stroke, force, and port.
This unit lacks a magnet (-S), so it cannot accept a position sensor. The adjuster acts as a travel stop, not a lock; it sets the end position but will not hold a load without live air. Upgrading to the MBLJ20X450-30 shifts you from threaded covers to a riveted rolling-packed body. Both use a fixed rubber bumper, as the adjustable stroke is not an adjustable cushion.
Airtac MALJ20 Adjustable Mini Cylinder MALJ20X450-30 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MALJ20 Adjustable Mini Cylinder MALJ20X450-30 |
|---|---|
| Series | MALJ adjustable-stroke mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBLJ20X450-30 |
| Bore size | Ø20 mm |
| Stroke | 450 mm |
| Adjustable window | 420 – 450 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 MBLJ20X450-30 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 MBLJ20X450-30 matches these values.
Model Code: Airtac MALJ20 Adjustable Mini Cylinder MALJ20X450-30
| MALJ | Adjustable-stroke aluminum mini cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 20 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×450 | Nominal stroke length in mm. |
| -30 | Adjustable amount: trim the end to a 420–450 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 MALJ20X450-30 Is Used
PCB Edge Conveyor Diverter
Dial in the 420-450 mm reach to push populated PCB panels precisely into testing bays without adding external physical stops.
Thin Film Web Splicer
Set a shorter end position to align delicate film webs for splicing, using the fixed rubber bumper to soften the end impact.
Replacing the Airtac MALJ20 Adjustable Mini Cylinder MALJ20X450-30 with MBLJ20X450-30
To replace the MALJ20X450-30, specify the MBLJ20X450-30. Confirm the 20 mm bore, 450 mm non-standard stroke, 30 mm adjust code, G1/8 port, and M8x1.25 rod-end thread. Mounting is FA or LB only; there is no back cover or SDB option. Because this SKU lacks the -S magnet, it cannot take a sensor; if you previously used a CS1-M or DS1-M switch on an -S version, the MBLJ uses CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensors.
Remember the adjuster is a stop, not a lock. At 450 mm, the 8 mm rod is highly susceptible to side-load bending; keep the load guided along the cylinder axis to prevent rod damage.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBLJ20X450-30 (same bore/stroke/adjust)
- ✓ Same 420–450 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 MBLJ20X450-30 instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MALJ20 Adjustable Mini Cylinder MALJ20X450-30 FAQ
Yes, the MALJ20X450-30 is discontinued. The direct replacement is the MBLJ20X450-30, which matches the 20 mm bore, 450 mm stroke, 30 mm adjust code, force, and G1/8 port. The MBLJ upgrades the body to a riveted rolling-packed design from threaded covers.
The 30 mm adjuster is a travel stop, not a lock, giving a usable stroke window of 420-450 mm. This SKU lacks a magnet, so it cannot take a position sensor.
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