This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBLJ40X100-50 — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBLJ40X100-50 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 MALJ40X100-50
The AirTAC Airtac MALJ40 Adjustable Mini Cylinder MALJ40X100-50 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 50 to 100 mm. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBLJ40X100-50.
- BoreØ40 mm
- Stroke100 mm
- Adjust window50–100 mm
- Port sizeG1/4
- Rod threadM12×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBLJ40X100-50
About the Airtac MALJ40 Adjustable Mini Cylinder MALJ40X100-50
The AirTAC MALJ40X100-50 is a discontinued double-acting, single-rod mini cylinder featuring a rear adjustable stroke stopper. It provides a usable end-position window of 50-100 mm by trimming up to 50 mm at the rear. Delivering 628 N push and 528 N pull at 0.5 MPa, the exact drop-in replacement is the MBLJ40X100-50, matching the 40 mm bore, 100 mm stroke, G1/4 port, and force ratings.
This SKU lacks a magnet (-S) and cannot accept a position sensor. The rear adjuster acts as a mechanical travel stop to fine-tune reach, but it will not hold a load without live air pressure. Unlike the older threaded covers on the MALJ, the MBLJ replacement features a riveted rolling-packed body. Both generations use a fixed rubber bumper to soften end impacts rather than an adjustable air cushion.
Airtac MALJ40 Adjustable Mini Cylinder MALJ40X100-50 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MALJ40 Adjustable Mini Cylinder MALJ40X100-50 |
|---|---|
| Series | MALJ adjustable-stroke mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBLJ40X100-50 |
| Bore size | Ø40 mm |
| Stroke | 100 mm |
| Adjustable window | 50 – 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 MBLJ40X100-50 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 MBLJ40X100-50 matches these values.
Model Code: Airtac MALJ40 Adjustable Mini Cylinder MALJ40X100-50
| MALJ | Adjustable-stroke aluminum mini cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 40 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×100 | Nominal stroke length in mm. |
| -50 | Adjustable amount: trim the end to a 50–100 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 MALJ40X100-50 Is Used
Print Head Registration
Dial in the 50-100 mm stroke window to set exact contact pressure on flexographic print heads without machining new stopper blocks.
PCB Edge Guide Trimming
Trim the 50 mm adjuster to guide varying conveyor widths perfectly, using the 628 N push force to hold rigid board alignment.
Carton Flap Folding
Fine-tune the folding arm reach on case erecting lines, relying on the fixed rubber bumper to absorb the 880 N impact at 0.7 MPa.
Replacing the Airtac MALJ40 Adjustable Mini Cylinder MALJ40X100-50 with MBLJ40X100-50
To replace this MALJ40X100-50, order the drop-in MBLJ40X100-50, confirming the 40 mm bore, 100 mm stroke, 50 mm adjust code, G1/4 port, PT thread, and FA/LB mounting (no back cover or SDB). Since this SKU has no -S magnet, it cannot take a sensor; the MBLJ upgrade uses CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches if you need position detection. Remember the adjuster is a stop, not a lock. If sizing down, the 32 mm bore yields 402 N push at 0.5 MPa; if sizing up, the 40 mm is the largest MALJ bore available, so consider an ISO 15552 cylinder for higher forces.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBLJ40X100-50 (same bore/stroke/adjust)
- ✓ Same 50–100 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 MBLJ40X100-50 instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MALJ40 Adjustable Mini Cylinder MALJ40X100-50 FAQ
Yes, the MALJ40X100-50 is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBLJ40X100-50, matching the 40 mm bore, 100 mm stroke, 50 mm adjust code, G1/4 port, and mounting. The MBLJ upgrades the threaded covers to a riveted rolling-packed body.
The 40 mm bore provides 628 N push and 528 N pull at 0.5 MPa, 880 N push at 0.7 MPa, and a max of 128 kgf at 1.0 MPa. The 50 mm adjuster is a travel stop that creates a 50-100 mm usable stroke window; it does not hold the load without air pressure.
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