This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MALJ series. You can still order this code here: we ship the direct replacement MBLJ32X500-40-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).
Airtac MALJ32 Adjustable Mini Cylinder MALJ32X500-40-S
The AirTAC Airtac MALJ32 Adjustable Mini Cylinder MALJ32X500-40-S 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 460 to 500 mm. This model is discontinued — the direct replacement is the MBLJ32X500-40-S.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke500 mm
- Adjust window460–500 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBLJ32X500-40-S
- 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 MALJ32X500-40-S
The AirTAC MALJ32X500-40-S is a discontinued double-acting, double-rod mini cylinder with a 32mm bore and 500mm stroke. The direct replacement is the MBLJ32X500-40-S, which matches the bore, stroke, 40mm adjust code, G1/8 port, and mounting. The rear stopper lets you trim up to 40mm, providing a usable end-position window of 460-500mm.
This -S SKU includes a magnet for CS1-M/DS1-M switches; the MBLJ upgrade shifts to CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors. The original MALJ uses threaded covers, while the MBLJ features a riveted rolling-packed body. The adjuster is a travel stop, not a lock, and the fixed rubber bumper softens end impact without providing air-cushioning. At 500mm, this stroke is non-standard for the 32mm bore, so confirm the exact overall length from the datasheet.
Airtac MALJ32 Adjustable Mini Cylinder MALJ32X500-40-S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MALJ32 Adjustable Mini Cylinder MALJ32X500-40-S |
|---|---|
| Series | MALJ adjustable-stroke mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBLJ32X500-40-S |
| Bore size | Ø32 mm |
| Stroke | 500 mm |
| Adjustable window | 460 – 500 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 MBLJ32X500-40-S 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 MBLJ32X500-40-S matches these values.
Model Code: Airtac MALJ32 Adjustable Mini Cylinder MALJ32X500-40-S
| MALJ | Adjustable-stroke aluminum mini cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 32 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×500 | Nominal stroke length in mm. |
| -40 | Adjustable amount: trim the end to a 460–500 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 MALJ32X500-40-S Is Used
PCB Router Z-Axis
Dials the 460-500mm descent depth on a high-speed PCB depaneling router, preventing the 346N pull force from driving the spindle into the tooling base.
Long-Reach Pallet Pusher
Sets the exact eject distance on a 500mm conveyor transfer, using the rear stopper to shorten the return by 40mm so the retracted rod clears the pallet guide.
Replacing the Airtac MALJ32 Adjustable Mini Cylinder MALJ32X500-40-S with MBLJ32X500-40-S
Replace this MALJ with the MBLJ32X500-40-S by confirming the 32mm bore, 500mm stroke, 40mm adjust code, G1/8 port, PT thread, and FA/LB mounting (there is no back-cover or SDB option). The -S magnet requires swapping older CS1-M/DS1-M switches for CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors. The adjuster sets the end position but does not hold load without live air; use an external lock for suspended loads. Because the 500mm stroke is non-standard and maxes out the 32mm bore, watch for rod bending under side loads.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBLJ32X500-40-S (same bore/stroke/adjust)
- ✓ Same 460–500 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 MBLJ32X500-40-S instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MALJ32 Adjustable Mini Cylinder MALJ32X500-40-S FAQ
Yes, the MALJ32X500-40-S is discontinued. The direct replacement is the MBLJ32X500-40-S, which matches the 32mm bore, 500mm stroke, 40mm adjust code, G1/8 port, and mounting. The MBLJ upgrade changes the threaded covers to a riveted rolling-packed body, and the -S magnet switches from CS1-M/DS1-M to CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors.
The 40mm adjust code lets you trim the rear position, giving a usable stroke window of 460-500mm. The adjuster is a travel stop, not a lock.
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