This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MALJ series. You can still order this code here: we ship the direct replacement MBLJ20X70-10, 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 Airtac MALJ20 Adjustable Mini Cylinder MALJ20X70-10 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 60 to 70 mm. This model is discontinued — the direct replacement is the MBLJ20X70-10.
The AirTAC MALJ20X70-10 is a discontinued double-acting, double-rod mini cylinder with a 20mm bore and 70mm stroke. It features a rear adjuster that lets you trim up to 10mm, giving a usable end-position window of 60-70mm. The direct replacement is the MBLJ20X70-10, which matches the bore, stroke, force, G1/8 port, and mounting.
The adjuster is a travel stop, not a lock, and the fixed rubber bumper softens end impact. This SKU lacks the -S magnet, so it cannot take a position sensor. The original MALJ uses threaded covers and PT port threads; the MBLJ upgrade uses a riveted rolling-packed body.
| Model | Airtac MALJ20 Adjustable Mini Cylinder MALJ20X70-10 |
|---|---|
| Series | MALJ adjustable-stroke mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBLJ20X70-10 |
| Bore size | Ø20 mm |
| Stroke | 70 mm |
| Adjustable window | 60 – 70 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 MBLJ20X70-10 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 MBLJ20X70-10 matches these values.
| MALJ | Adjustable-stroke aluminum mini cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 20 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×70 | Nominal stroke length in mm. |
| -10 | Adjustable amount: trim the end to a 60–70 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.
Dial the end position within the 60-70mm window to act as a precise depth stop for a depaneling router, preventing blade overtravel on populated circuit boards.
Tunes the retract distance on a small-part ejection arm, using the 132N pull force at 0.5MPa to reliably clear stamped connectors from a press die.
To replace the MALJ20X70-10 with the MBLJ20X70-10, confirm the 20mm bore, 70mm stroke, 10mm adjust code, G1/8 port, PT threads, and FA/LB mounting (no back cover or SDB). Because this SKU lacks the -S magnet, it cannot accept a sensor; if you need sensing, the MBLJ upgrade requires CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches instead of the older CS1-M/DS1-M. The adjuster sets end position but does not hold load without live air.
For sizing, stepping down to the next available bore is not applicable as 20mm is the smallest. Use the 20mm for lighter tasks; switch to the 25mm if your load requires more force.
Upgrade checklist
Yes, the MALJ20X70-10 is discontinued. The direct replacement is the MBLJ20X70-10, matching the 20mm bore, 70mm stroke, 10mm adjust code, G1/8 port, and mounting. The MBLJ upgrades the body to a riveted rolling-packed design.
The -10 adjust code allows you to trim up to 10mm at the rear, creating a usable stroke window of 60-70mm. The adjuster is a travel stop, not a lock, and cannot hold a load without live air.
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