This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBLJ40X100-100 — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBLJ40X100-100 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 MALJ40X100-100
The AirTAC Airtac MALJ40 Adjustable Mini Cylinder MALJ40X100-100 is a double-acting aluminum mini cylinder with a rear adjustable-stroke stopper: you can trim up to 100 mm, giving a usable end-position window from 0 to 100 mm. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBLJ40X100-100.
- BoreØ40 mm
- Stroke100 mm
- Adjust window0–100 mm
- Port sizeG1/4
- Rod threadM12×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBLJ40X100-100
About the Airtac MALJ40 Adjustable Mini Cylinder MALJ40X100-100
The AirTAC MALJ40X100-100 is a discontinued 40mm bore, double-acting adjustable-stroke mini cylinder. The -100 adjuster code lets you trim up to 100mm at the rear, yielding a usable stroke window of 0-100mm. It delivers 628N push and 528N pull force at 0.5MPa, with a fixed rubber bumper to soften end impacts.
The exact drop-in replacement is the MBLJ40X100-100, matching the bore, stroke, force, G1/4 port, and mounting. Two upgrade facts: the MALJ uses threaded covers while the MBLJ uses a riveted rolling-packed body, and because this specific SKU lacks a -S magnet, it cannot accept any position sensor (unlike the newer CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches on MBLJ-S models). The rear adjuster sets the end position but is a travel stop, not a lock; it will not hold a load without live air pressure.
Airtac MALJ40 Adjustable Mini Cylinder MALJ40X100-100 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MALJ40 Adjustable Mini Cylinder MALJ40X100-100 |
|---|---|
| Series | MALJ adjustable-stroke mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBLJ40X100-100 |
| Bore size | Ø40 mm |
| Stroke | 100 mm |
| Adjustable window | 0 – 100 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 MBLJ40X100-100 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 MBLJ40X100-100 matches these values.
Model Code: Airtac MALJ40 Adjustable Mini Cylinder MALJ40X100-100
| MALJ | Adjustable-stroke aluminum mini cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 40 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×100 | Nominal stroke length in mm. |
| -100 | Adjustable amount: trim the end to a 0–100 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 MALJ40X100-100 Is Used
PCB Router Z-Axis Depth
Dial the 0-100mm window to set exact plunge depth on a PCB depaneling router. The 628N push force at 0.5MPa firmly holds the cutting motor against vibration without bottoming out.
Carton Flap Folding Arm
Adjust the end position to perfectly fold varying corrugated carton heights on a packaging line. The fixed rubber bumper absorbs the 880N impact force at 0.7MPa smoothly.
Pneumatic Press Tonnage Stop
Set a precise 40mm lower limit for a light assembly press. The 128kgf max force at 1.0MPa is sufficient for seating bearings, and the G1/4 port handles the required air volume.
Replacing the Airtac MALJ40 Adjustable Mini Cylinder MALJ40X100-100 with MBLJ40X100-100
To replace this MALJ40X100-100, order the drop-in MBLJ40X100-100. Confirm the 40mm bore, 100mm stroke, -100 adjust code, G1/4 port, M12x1.25 rod thread, and FA/LB mounting (no back cover or SDB allowed). Since this SKU has no -S magnet, it cannot take a sensor; if you need sensing, step up to an MBLJ40X100-100S for CMSG/DMSG/EMSG compatibility. The adjuster is a travel stop, not a lock.
For sizing both ways: stepping down to the 32mm bore yields 402N push at 0.5MPa, and stepping up is not possible as 40mm is the largest MALJ bore. At 100mm stroke, side-load risk is manageable, but always ensure rigid guiding to prevent rod bending, as the bumper cannot absorb lateral forces.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBLJ40X100-100 (same bore/stroke/adjust)
- ✓ Same 0–100 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 MBLJ40X100-100 instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MALJ40 Adjustable Mini Cylinder MALJ40X100-100 FAQ
Yes, the MALJ40X100-100 is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBLJ40X100-100, which matches the 40mm bore, 100mm stroke, -100 adjust code, 628N push force, and G1/4 port. The MBLJ upgrades the body to a riveted rolling-packed design instead of threaded covers.
The 40mm bore provides 628N push and 528N pull at 0.5MPa, 880N push at 0.7MPa, and a maximum of 128kgf at 1.0MPa. Because this specific SKU lacks the -S magnet, it cannot accept any position sensor. The -100 adjuster code provides a usable stroke window of 0-100mm but acts only as a travel stop, not a load lock.
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