This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MALJ series. You can still order this code here: we ship the direct replacement MBLJ32X160-30, 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 MALJ32 Adjustable Mini Cylinder MALJ32X160-30 is a double-acting aluminum mini cylinder with a rear adjustable-stroke stopper: you can trim up to 30 mm, giving a usable end-position window from 130 to 160 mm. This model is discontinued — the direct replacement is the MBLJ32X160-30.
The AirTAC MALJ32X160-30 is a discontinued double-acting double-rod mini cylinder with a rear adjustable stroke stopper. The 30mm adjuster trims the end position, creating a usable stroke window of 130-160mm. The direct replacement is the MBLJ32X160-30, matching the 32mm bore, 160mm stroke, G1/8 port, and 30mm adjust code.
This SKU lacks a magnet and cannot accept a position sensor. The adjuster is a travel stop, not a lock; it sets the end position but will not hold a load without live air. The original MALJ uses threaded covers and a fixed rubber bumper, while the MBLJ upgrade features a riveted rolling-packed body. Both lack a back cover, so mounting is limited to FA or LB styles.
| Model | Airtac MALJ32 Adjustable Mini Cylinder MALJ32X160-30 |
|---|---|
| Series | MALJ adjustable-stroke mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBLJ32X160-30 |
| Bore size | Ø32 mm |
| Stroke | 160 mm |
| Adjustable window | 130 – 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 MBLJ32X160-30 carries the same ratings.
| 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 MBLJ32X160-30 matches these values.
| MALJ | Adjustable-stroke aluminum mini cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 32 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×160 | Nominal stroke length in mm. |
| -30 | Adjustable amount: trim the end to a 130–160 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.
Fine-tune the bending stroke on a light-gauge sheet metal brake. The 30mm rear stop adjusts the bottom dead center for different flange lengths without reprogramming the machine.
Set exact flap closure height on a packaging line carton folder. The fixed rubber bumper softens the end impact while the adjustable stop accommodates varying box sizes.
Replace this MALJ32X160-30 directly with the MBLJ32X160-30. Confirm the 32mm bore, 160mm stroke, 30mm adjust code, G1/8 port, PT thread, and FA/LB mounting. Because this SKU has no -S magnet, it cannot take a sensor; the MBLJ upgrade uses CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches if you add an -S version. Remember the adjuster is a stop, not a lock.
At 160mm stroke, keep side-load minimized to prevent rod bending.
Upgrade checklist
Yes, the MALJ32X160-30 is discontinued. The direct replacement is the MBLJ32X160-30, matching the 32mm bore, 160mm stroke, 30mm adjust code, and G1/8 port. The MBLJ upgrades the threaded covers to a riveted rolling-packed body.
The usable stroke window is 130-160mm via the 30mm rear adjuster. The adjuster is a travel stop, not a lock.
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The MBLJ32X160-30 replaces this model 1:1.
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