This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MALJ series. You can still order this code here: we ship the direct replacement MBLJ32X160-50S, 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 MALJ32X160-50-S is a double-acting aluminum mini cylinder with a rear adjustable-stroke stopper: you can trim up to 50 mm, giving a usable end-position window from 110 to 160 mm. This model is discontinued — the direct replacement is the MBLJ32X160-50-S.
The AirTAC MALJ32X160-50-S is a discontinued double-acting, double-rod adjustable-stroke mini cylinder. It features a 32mm bore, a 160mm stroke, and a 50mm rear adjuster, giving a usable end-position window of 110-160mm. The direct replacement is the MBLJ32X160-50-S, matching bore, stroke, force, and port.
The rear adjuster is a travel stop, not a lock; it cannot hold a load without live air. This MALJ has threaded covers and a fixed rubber bumper, while the MBLJ upgrade uses a riveted rolling-packed body. The -S magnet on this unit works with CS1-M/DS1-M switches, whereas the MBLJ uses CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors. Mounting is FA or LB only, as there is no back cover or SDB option.
| Model | Airtac MALJ32 Adjustable Mini Cylinder MALJ32X160-50-S |
|---|---|
| Series | MALJ adjustable-stroke mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBLJ32X160-50-S |
| Bore size | Ø32 mm |
| Stroke | 160 mm |
| Adjustable window | 110 – 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 MBLJ32X160-50-S 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 MBLJ32X160-50-S 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. |
| -50 | Adjustable amount: trim the end to a 110–160 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 insertion depth of pin headers into molded plastic connectors without adding external spacers, relying on the 50mm rear stopper.
Use the adjustable end position as a depth stop for a tube bending mandrel, ensuring consistent bend lengths across batches of stainless tubing.
To replace the MALJ32X160-50-S, order the MBLJ32X160-50-S. Confirm the 32mm bore, 160mm stroke, 50mm adjust code, G1/8 port, PT thread, and FA/LB mounting. The -S magnet requires upgrading your switches from CS1-M/DS1-M to CMSG/DMSG/EMSG. Remember the adjuster is a stop, not a lock.
Upgrade checklist
Yes, the MALJ32X160-50-S is discontinued. The direct replacement is the MBLJ32X160-50-S, which matches the 32mm bore, 160mm stroke, 50mm adjust code, and G1/8 port. You must upgrade your sensors from CS1-M/DS1-M to CMSG/DMSG/EMSG.
The usable stroke window is 110-160mm due to the 50mm rear adjuster. The adjuster is a travel stop, not a lock, and the cylinder uses a fixed rubber bumper.
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