This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MALJ series. You can still order this code here: we ship the direct replacement MBLJ20X80-10, 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 MALJ20X80-10 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 70 to 80 mm. This model is discontinued — the direct replacement is the MBLJ20X80-10.
The AirTAC MALJ20X80-10 is a discontinued double-acting mini cylinder with a 10 mm rear travel stop, giving a usable extension window of 70-80 mm. The direct replacement is the MBLJ20X80-10, matching the 20 mm bore, 80 mm stroke, G1/8 port and 10 mm adjust code.
This SKU has no magnet and cannot accept a position sensor. The rear adjuster is a travel stop, not a lock, so it cannot hold a load without live air. The fixed rubber bumper softens end impact. Upgrading to the MBLJ changes the threaded covers to a riveted rolling-packed body.
| Model | Airtac MALJ20 Adjustable Mini Cylinder MALJ20X80-10 |
|---|---|
| Series | MALJ adjustable-stroke mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBLJ20X80-10 |
| Bore size | Ø20 mm |
| Stroke | 80 mm |
| Adjustable window | 70 – 80 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 MBLJ20X80-10 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 MBLJ20X80-10 matches these values.
| MALJ | Adjustable-stroke aluminum mini cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 20 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×80 | Nominal stroke length in mm. |
| -10 | Adjustable amount: trim the end to a 70–80 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-tunes a 72 mm drop for an adhesive dispensing nozzle on a packaging line, trimming the 10 mm rear stop to prevent the tip from crashing into the carton base.
Pushes small plastic caps out of a mold cavity at a 78 mm stroke, relying on the fixed rubber bumper to soften the ejection impact without damaging the parts.
To replace this MALJ20X80-10, order the MBLJ20X80-10. Confirm the 20 mm bore, 80 mm stroke, 10 mm adjust code, PT G1/8 port, M8x1.25 rod thread and FA/LB mounting. This unit has no -S magnet, so no sensor is needed, but note the MBLJ uses CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches if you ever add one. The adjuster sets end position but does not lock the load.
If sizing either way, stepping down to a non-adjustable MAL16 drops the 0.5 MPa push force to about 124 N, while stepping up to a MAL25 raises it to 245 N. For any stroke over 300 mm on these mini bodies, watch rod bending from side loads.
Upgrade checklist
Yes, the MALJ20X80-10 is discontinued. The direct replacement is the MBLJ20X80-10, which matches the 20 mm bore, 80 mm stroke, 10 mm adjust code, G1/8 port and FA/LB mounting. The MBLJ upgrades the threaded covers to a riveted rolling-packed body.
The usable stroke window is 70-80 mm via the 10 mm rear adjuster. The adjuster is a travel stop, not a lock.
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The MBLJ20X80-10 replaces this model 1:1.
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