This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MALJ series. You can still order this code here: we ship the direct replacement MBLJ20X90-10-S, 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 MALJ20X90-10-S 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 80 to 90 mm. This model is discontinued — the direct replacement is the MBLJ20X90-10-S.
The AirTAC MALJ20X90-10-S is a discontinued double-acting double-rod mini cylinder with a 20 mm bore and a 90 mm stroke. A rear screw lets you trim up to 10 mm, giving a usable end-position window of 80-90 mm. The direct replacement is the MBLJ20X90-10-S, matching the bore, stroke, force, and G1/8 port.
This -S variant has a magnet for CS1-M or DS1-M reed switches; the MBLJ upgrade shifts to CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors. The adjuster is a travel stop, not a lock, so it will not hold a load without live air. MALJ uses a fixed rubber bumper and threaded covers, whereas the MBLJ replacement features a riveted rolling-packed body.
| Model | Airtac MALJ20 Adjustable Mini Cylinder MALJ20X90-10-S |
|---|---|
| Series | MALJ adjustable-stroke mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBLJ20X90-10-S |
| Bore size | Ø20 mm |
| Stroke | 90 mm |
| Adjustable window | 80 – 90 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 MBLJ20X90-10-S 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 MBLJ20X90-10-S matches these values.
| MALJ | Adjustable-stroke aluminum mini cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 20 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×90 | Nominal stroke length in mm. |
| -10 | Adjustable amount: trim the end to a 80–90 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 extension by up to 10 mm at the rear to accurately gauge the standoff distance for an automated epoxy dispensing needle, ensuring consistent bead volume.
Use the 132 N pull force at 0.5 MPa to retract a small ejector pin in a thin-plastic injection mold tool, adjusting the 10 mm trim to time the ejection stroke perfectly.
To replace this MALJ20X90-10-S with the MBLJ20X90-10-S, confirm the 20 mm bore, 90 mm stroke, 10 mm adjust code, G1/8 PT port, and M8x1.25 rod thread. Mounting is Basic, FA, or LB only, as there is no back cover or SDB option. Remember the adjuster sets the end position but does not hold the load without air pressure.
Upgrade checklist
Yes, the MALJ20X90-10-S is discontinued. The direct replacement is the MBLJ20X90-10-S, which matches the 20 mm bore, 90 mm stroke, 10 mm adjust code, and G1/8 port. You will only need to change sensors, as the MALJ uses CS1-M/DS1-M switches while the MBLJ uses CMSG/DMSG/EMSG.
The -10 code means the rear screw acts as a travel stop to trim up to 10 mm off the 90 mm stroke, creating an 80-90 mm window. It is not a lock and cannot hold a load without air.
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The MBLJ20X90-10-S replaces this model 1:1.
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