This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MALJ series. You can still order this code here: we ship the direct replacement MBLJ20X60-50S, 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 MALJ20X60-50S is a double-acting aluminum mini cylinder with a rear adjustable-stroke stopper: you can trim up to 50 mm, giving a usable end-position window from 10 to 60 mm. This model is discontinued — the direct replacement is the MBLJ20X60-50S.
The AirTAC MALJ20X60-50S is a discontinued double-acting mini cylinder with a 20 mm bore and 60 mm stroke. It features a 50 mm rear adjuster, creating a usable end-position window from 10 to 60 mm. The direct replacement is the MBLJ20X60-50S, matching bore, stroke, force, and G1/8 port.
This SKU includes a magnet (-S) for CS1-M or DS1-M switches. The MBLJ upgrade shifts to CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors and replaces the original threaded covers with a riveted rolling-packed body. The adjuster is a travel stop, not a lock; it sets the end position but cannot hold a load without live air. A fixed rubber bumper softens end impact.
| Model | Airtac MALJ20 Adjustable Mini Cylinder MALJ20X60-50S |
|---|---|
| Series | MALJ adjustable-stroke mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBLJ20X60-50S |
| Bore size | Ø20 mm |
| Stroke | 60 mm |
| Adjustable window | 10 – 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 MBLJ20X60-50S 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 MBLJ20X60-50S 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. |
| -50 | Adjustable amount: trim the end to a 10–60 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 rear stop to 45 mm so the 132 N pull force tucks corrugated cardboard flaps precisely under a sealing bar without tearing the glue tabs.
Set the 50 mm adjuster to lock a 35 mm reach for clamping small plastic injection moulds, preventing the rod from over-traveling and deforming the parting line.
Replace the MALJ20X60-50S directly with the MBLJ20X60-50S. Confirm the 20 mm bore, 60 mm stroke, 50 mm adjust code, G1/8 PT port, M8x1.25 rod thread, and FA/LB mounting. Note that this old -S magnet requires CS1-M/DS1-M switches, while the MBLJ uses CMSG/DMSG/EMSG. The rear adjuster is a stop, not a lock.
This cylinder has no back cover or SDB; it uses a fixed rubber bumper, not an adjustable cushion.
Upgrade checklist
Yes, the MALJ20X60-50S is discontinued. The direct replacement is the MBLJ20X60-50S, offering the same 20 mm bore, 60 mm stroke, 50 mm adjust code, force, and G1/8 port. You only need to update your sensors from CS1-M/DS1-M to CMSG/DMSG/EMSG.
The usable stroke window is 10-60 mm. The rear adjuster is a travel stop, not a lock, so it cannot hold a load without live air.
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