This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MALJ series. You can still order this code here: we ship the direct replacement MBLJ32X160-20, 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).
Airtac MALJ32 Adjustable Mini Cylinder MALJ32X160-20
The AirTAC Airtac MALJ32 Adjustable Mini Cylinder MALJ32X160-20 is a double-acting aluminum mini cylinder with a rear adjustable-stroke stopper: you can trim up to 20 mm, giving a usable end-position window from 140 to 160 mm. This model is discontinued — the direct replacement is the MBLJ32X160-20.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke160 mm
- Adjust window140–160 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBLJ32X160-20
- No minimum order. A single piece can be ordered.
- Ready in 3–5 business days. That is the time we take to process the order and hand it to the carrier. Transit time after that depends on the destination.
About the Airtac MALJ32 Adjustable Mini Cylinder MALJ32X160-20
The AirTAC MALJ32X160-20 is a discontinued 32mm bore, double-acting double-rod mini cylinder with a 160mm stroke and a 20mm rear adjustable stopper. This yields a usable end-position window of 140-160mm. The direct replacement is the MBLJ32X160-20, matching bore, stroke, force, and port.
Because this SKU lacks the -S magnet, it cannot accept a position sensor. The original MALJ uses threaded covers and PT porting; the MBLJ upgrade features a riveted rolling-packed body. Remember the rear adjuster is a travel stop, not a lock; it sets reach but holds no load without live air.
Airtac MALJ32 Adjustable Mini Cylinder MALJ32X160-20 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MALJ32 Adjustable Mini Cylinder MALJ32X160-20 |
|---|---|
| Series | MALJ adjustable-stroke mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBLJ32X160-20 |
| Bore size | Ø32 mm |
| Stroke | 160 mm |
| Adjustable window | 140 – 160 mm |
| Acting type | Double acting, adjustable stroke |
| Port size | G1/8 |
| Rod thread | M10×1.25 |
| 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 500 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 MBLJ32X160-20 carries the same ratings.
Theoretical Output Force (Ø32mm)
| Pressure | Push force | Pull force |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 MPa | 346 N | 346 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 484 N | — |
| Max (@1.0 MPa) | 70 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 MBLJ32X160-20 matches these values.
Model Code: Airtac MALJ32 Adjustable Mini Cylinder MALJ32X160-20
| MALJ | Adjustable-stroke aluminum mini cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 32 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×160 | Nominal stroke length in mm. |
| -20 | Adjustable amount: trim the end to a 140–160 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.
Where the Airtac MALJ32 Adjustable Mini Cylinder MALJ32X160-20 Is Used
Bottle Capper Height Setup
Fine-tune the downward reach of a screw capping head on a rotary bottling line, adjusting the 20mm stopper to accommodate different cap heights without changing hard stops.
Aluminum Extrusion Punch
Drive a small hole-punch through aluminum extrusion profiles, relying on the 346N pull force to retract the tool cleanly out of the material after the cut.
Replacing the Airtac MALJ32 Adjustable Mini Cylinder MALJ32X160-20 with MBLJ32X160-20
Replace this MALJ32X160-20 directly with the MBLJ32X160-20. Confirm the 32mm bore, 160mm stroke, 20mm adjust code, G1/8 port, and M10x1.25 rod thread. Mounting is FA or LB only; there is no back-cover or SDB option. If you previously used a -S magnet variant, note the sensor family changes from CS1-M/DS1-M to CMSG/DMSG/EMSG, though this specific no-magnet SKU takes no sensor. The adjuster is a stop, not a lock.
At 160mm stroke, minimize side-load to prevent rod bending.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBLJ32X160-20 (same bore/stroke/adjust)
- ✓ Same 140–160 mm adjustable window
- ✓ Adjuster is a stop, not a lock
- ✓ No back cover / SDB — plan an FA/LB mount
- ✓ Sensor: swap CS1-M/DS1-M → CMSG/DMSG/EMSG
Installation & Maintenance Notes
- check Use clean air filtered to 40µm or finer.
- check Keep within 0.1 – 1.0 MPa operating pressure.
- check The rear adjuster sets the end position — it is not a load lock.
- check No back-cover / SDB on adjustable-stroke — use FA / LB.
- check Front/rear covers are threaded — not for field disassembly.
- check For new builds, specify the MBLJ32X160-20 instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MALJ32 Adjustable Mini Cylinder MALJ32X160-20 FAQ
Yes, the MALJ32X160-20 is discontinued. The direct replacement is the MBLJ32X160-20, which matches the 32mm bore, 160mm stroke, 20mm adjust code, G1/8 port, and mounting. The MBLJ upgrades the body to a riveted rolling-packed design and uses CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors if the -S magnet option is chosen.
The 20mm rear adjuster is a travel stop that lets you trim the end position, creating a usable stroke window of 140-160mm. It does not hold the load without live air.
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