This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MALJ series. You can still order this code here: we ship the direct replacement MBLJ20X60-10, 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).

The AirTAC MALJ20 Adjustable Mini Cylinder MALJ20X60-10 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 50 to 60 mm. This model is discontinued — the direct replacement is the MBLJ20X60-10.
The AirTAC MALJ20X60-10 is a discontinued double-acting, double-rod adjustable-stroke mini cylinder. It has a 20 mm bore, 60 mm stroke, and a 10 mm rear adjuster, giving a usable end-position window of 50-60 mm. The direct replacement is the MBLJ20X60-10, matching the bore, stroke, adjust code, G1/8 port, and mounting.
The rear adjuster is a travel stop, not a lock; it sets the end position but will not hold a load without live air. This SKU lacks the -S magnet, so it cannot accept a position sensor. The original MALJ uses threaded covers and a fixed rubber bumper; the MBLJ upgrade shifts to a riveted rolling-packed body.
| Model | Airtac MALJ20 Adjustable Mini Cylinder MALJ20X60-10 |
|---|---|
| Series | MALJ adjustable-stroke mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBLJ20X60-10 |
| Bore size | Ø20 mm |
| Stroke | 60 mm |
| Adjustable window | 50 – 60 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 MBLJ20X60-10 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 MBLJ20X60-10 matches these values.
| MALJ | Adjustable-stroke aluminum mini cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 20 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×60 | Nominal stroke length in mm. |
| -10 | Adjustable amount: trim the end to a 50–60 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 closing position to strip varying insulation lengths, relying on the fixed rubber bumper to soften the end impact on the mechanical jaws.
Adjust the rear stop to control the tamp head reach onto a moving package, ensuring the rod does not side-load and bend during the 60 mm extension.
To replace this MALJ20X60-10, order the MBLJ20X60-10. Confirm the 20 mm bore, 60 mm stroke, 10 mm adjust code, G1/8 port, PT thread, and FA or LB mounting. There is no back cover or SDB option. Because this SKU lacks the -S magnet, it cannot take a sensor; if you need sensing, the MBLJ equivalent requires CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches instead of the older CS1-M/DS1-M. The adjuster is a stop, not a lock.
Upgrade checklist
Yes, the MALJ20X60-10 is discontinued. The direct replacement is the MBLJ20X60-10, which matches the 20 mm bore, 60 mm stroke, 10 mm adjust code, G1/8 port, and mounting. The MBLJ upgrades the body to a riveted rolling-packed design instead of threaded covers.
The 10 mm rear adjuster lets you trim the end position, creating a usable stroke window of 50-60 mm. The adjuster is a travel stop, not a lock.
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The MBLJ20X60-10 replaces this model 1:1.
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