This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBLJ40X10-10 — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBLJ40X10-10 in place of this model. The MBLJ replacement upgrades to a riveted rolling-packed body and CMSG / DMSG / EMSG sensors (the MAL used CS1-M / DS1-M).
Airtac MALJ40 Adjustable Mini Cylinder MALJ40X10-10
The AirTAC Airtac MALJ40 Adjustable Mini Cylinder MALJ40X10-10 is a double-acting aluminum mini cylinder with a rear adjustable-stroke stopper: you can trim up to 10 mm, giving a usable end-position window from 0 to 10 mm. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBLJ40X10-10.
- BoreØ40 mm
- Stroke10 mm
- Adjust window0–10 mm
- Port sizeG1/4
- Rod threadM12×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBLJ40X10-10
About the Airtac MALJ40 Adjustable Mini Cylinder MALJ40X10-10
The AirTAC MALJ40X10-10 is a discontinued double-acting mini cylinder with a rear adjustable stroke. It has a 40 mm bore and a 10 mm stroke, giving a usable end-position window of 0-10 mm. It delivers 628 N push and 528 N pull at 0.5 MPa. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBLJ40X10-10, which matches the bore, stroke, G1/4 port, and force.
This SKU lacks a magnet (-S), so it cannot take a position sensor. It uses a fixed rubber bumper, not an adjustable air cushion. 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 has threaded covers, while the MBLJ replacement uses a riveted rolling-packed body.
Airtac MALJ40 Adjustable Mini Cylinder MALJ40X10-10 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MALJ40 Adjustable Mini Cylinder MALJ40X10-10 |
|---|---|
| Series | MALJ adjustable-stroke mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBLJ40X10-10 |
| Bore size | Ø40 mm |
| Stroke | 10 mm |
| Adjustable window | 0 – 10 mm |
| Acting type | Double acting, adjustable stroke |
| Port size | G1/4 |
| Rod thread | M12×1.25 |
| 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 MBLJ40X10-10 carries the same ratings.
Theoretical Output Force (Ø40mm)
| Pressure | Push force | Pull force |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 MPa | 628 N | 528 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 880 N | — |
| Max (@1.0 MPa) | 128 kgf | |
Single-rod force, same as a standard MAL of this bore. The MBLJ40X10-10 matches these values.
Model Code: Airtac MALJ40 Adjustable Mini Cylinder MALJ40X10-10
| MALJ | Adjustable-stroke aluminum mini cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 40 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×10 | Nominal stroke length in mm. |
| -10 | Adjustable amount: trim the end to a 0–10 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 MALJ40 Adjustable Mini Cylinder MALJ40X10-10 Is Used
PCB Edge-Gate Deflection
Dial the 0-10 mm window to set a precise gate position on a PCB conveyor without adding external stops, using 628 N push to clear jammed boards.
Thin-Sheet Metal Pinning
Trim the rear stop to 5 mm to pin light sheet metal blanks accurately, preventing over-travel and marking on delicate stamping presses.
Carton Flap Tucking
Fine-tune the end position for carton flap tucking arms, ensuring the 528 N pull retracts the rod cleanly without stressing the packaging machine frame.
Replacing the Airtac MALJ40 Adjustable Mini Cylinder MALJ40X10-10 with MBLJ40X10-10
To replace the MALJ40X10-10, order the exact drop-in MBLJ40X10-10. Confirm the 40 mm bore, 10 mm stroke, 10 mm adjust code, G1/4 port, PT thread, and FA/LB mounting (no back cover or SDB). Because this SKU has no magnet, you lose all sensors; upgrading to an MBLJ-S lets you fit CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches instead of the older CS1-M/DS1-M. The rear adjuster is a stop, not a lock, so add an external lock to hold loads.
For sizing both ways, step down to the 32 mm bore for 402 N push at 0.5 MPa, or step up if you need more force. The 40 mm bore gives the maximum 628 N push and 880 N at 0.7 MPa in this series.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBLJ40X10-10 (same bore/stroke/adjust)
- ✓ Same 0–10 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 MBLJ40X10-10 instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MALJ40 Adjustable Mini Cylinder MALJ40X10-10 FAQ
Yes, the MALJ40X10-10 is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBLJ40X10-10, which matches the 40 mm bore, 10 mm stroke, 10 mm adjust code, G1/4 port, and mounting. The MBLJ upgrades the body to a riveted rolling-packed design and uses CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors if you add a magnet.
The 10 mm adjust code lets you trim the 10 mm stroke at the rear, giving a usable window of 0-10 mm. The full force set is 628 N push and 528 N pull at 0.5 MPa, 880 N push at 0.7 MPa, and a maximum of 128 kgf at 1.0 MPa. The adjuster is a travel stop, not a lock.
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