This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MALJ series. You can still order this code here: we ship the direct replacement MBLJ32X160-40, 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 MALJ32X160-40
The AirTAC Airtac MALJ32 Adjustable Mini Cylinder MALJ32X160-40 is a double-acting aluminum mini cylinder with a rear adjustable-stroke stopper: you can trim up to 40 mm, giving a usable end-position window from 120 to 160 mm. This model is discontinued — the direct replacement is the MBLJ32X160-40.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke160 mm
- Adjust window120–160 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBLJ32X160-40
- 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 MALJ32X160-40
The AirTAC MALJ32X160-40 is a discontinued double-acting mini cylinder with a 40 mm rear travel stopper, yielding a usable extension window of 120-160 mm. The direct replacement is the MBLJ32X160-40, matching the 32 mm bore, 160 mm stroke, G1/8 port, and mounting footprint.
This SKU lacks the -S magnet, so it cannot accept a position sensor. The rear adjuster is a mechanical travel stop, not a lock. Upgrading to the MBLJ replaces the threaded covers with a riveted rolling-packed body. If you need position sensing, the MBLJ uses CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches instead of the older CS1-M/DS1-M family.
Airtac MALJ32 Adjustable Mini Cylinder MALJ32X160-40 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MALJ32 Adjustable Mini Cylinder MALJ32X160-40 |
|---|---|
| Series | MALJ adjustable-stroke mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBLJ32X160-40 |
| Bore size | Ø32 mm |
| Stroke | 160 mm |
| Adjustable window | 120 – 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 MBLJ32X160-40 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 MBLJ32X160-40 matches these values.
Model Code: Airtac MALJ32 Adjustable Mini Cylinder MALJ32X160-40
| MALJ | Adjustable-stroke aluminum mini cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 32 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×160 | Nominal stroke length in mm. |
| -40 | Adjustable amount: trim the end to a 120–160 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 MALJ32X160-40 Is Used
Aluminum Profile Notching
Trims the cutter return position on an extrusion machining line to prevent rear collisions, relying on the 346 N pull force to retract the tool.
Carton Flap Folder
Adjusts the folding arm end position on packaging machines to accommodate varying box heights without swapping the entire cylinder assembly.
Replacing the Airtac MALJ32 Adjustable Mini Cylinder MALJ32X160-40 with MBLJ32X160-40
To replace this MALJ32X160-40, specify the MBLJ32X160-40 to retain the 32 mm bore, 160 mm stroke, 40 mm adjust code, G1/8 port, and M10x1.25 rod thread. Mounting remains Basic, FA, or LB, as there is no back-cover or SDB option. Confirm the fixed rubber bumper meets your impact needs, since the adjustable stroke controls end position but not cushioning. The adjuster sets the end position but does not hold load without live air.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBLJ32X160-40 (same bore/stroke/adjust)
- ✓ Same 120–160 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 MBLJ32X160-40 instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MALJ32 Adjustable Mini Cylinder MALJ32X160-40 FAQ
Yes, the MALJ32X160-40 is discontinued. The direct replacement is the MBLJ32X160-40, which matches the 32 mm bore, 160 mm stroke, 40 mm adjust code, G1/8 port, and mounting options. The MBLJ upgrades the construction to a riveted rolling-packed body and uses CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors if a magnet is added.
The 40 mm adjuster is a mechanical travel stop that shortens the rear end position, creating a usable stroke window of 120-160 mm. It does not hold the load without live air, and this specific SKU has no magnet, so it cannot accept a position sensor.
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