This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MALJ series. You can still order this code here: we ship the direct replacement MBLJ40X150-10, 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 MALJ40 Adjustable Mini Cylinder MALJ40X150-10 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 140 to 150 mm. This model is discontinued — the direct replacement is the MBLJ40X150-10.
The AirTAC MALJ40X150-10 is a discontinued double-acting, double-rod mini cylinder with a rear adjustable-stroke stopper. The -10 adjust code lets you trim up to 10 mm at the rear, creating a usable stroke window of 140-150 mm without external stops. The direct replacement is the MBLJ40X150-10, matching the bore, stroke, adjust code, and force.
The rear adjuster sets the end position but is a travel stop, not a lock, so it will not hold a load without live air. This SKU lacks a magnet and cannot accept a position sensor. The original MALJ uses threaded covers and CS1-M/DS1-M switches, while the MBLJ upgrade features a riveted rolling-packed body and CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors. Mounting is limited to FA or LB, with no back-cover or SDB options. Impact is absorbed by a fixed rubber bumper, as there is no adjustable air cushion.
| Model | Airtac MALJ40 Adjustable Mini Cylinder MALJ40X150-10 |
|---|---|
| Series | MALJ adjustable-stroke mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBLJ40X150-10 |
| Bore size | Ø40 mm |
| Stroke | 150 mm |
| Adjustable window | 140 – 150 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 MBLJ40X150-10 carries the same ratings.
| Pressure | Push force | Pull force |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 MPa | 528 N | 528 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 739 N | — |
| Max (@1.0 MPa) | 108 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 MBLJ40X150-10 matches these values.
| MALJ | Adjustable-stroke aluminum mini cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 40 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×150 | Nominal stroke length in mm. |
| -10 | Adjustable amount: trim the end to a 140–150 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.
Set a precise 145 mm back-gauge position for light gauge brackets, allowing operators to tweak the depth stop on the fly without swapping cylinders.
Adjust the rear stop to control the knife extension window, preventing the 880 N peak force at 0.7 MPa from cutting too deep into the extrusion profile.
To replace the MALJ40X150-10 with the MBLJ40X150-10, confirm the 40 mm bore, 150 mm stroke, -10 adjust code, G1/4 port, and PT thread form. Verify your FA or LB mounting, as no back-cover or SDB is supported. Since this SKU lacks a -S magnet, it cannot hold a sensor, but if your machine used a magnetized version, note the switch family changes from CS1-M/DS1-M to CMSG/DMSG/EMSG. The adjuster is a stop, not a lock, so add an external lock for held loads.
Upgrade checklist
Yes, the MALJ40X150-10 is discontinued. The MBLJ upgrades the body to a riveted rolling-packed design from the original threaded covers.
The usable stroke window is 140-150 mm, set by trimming the rear stopper up to 10 mm. The adjuster is a travel stop, not a lock, and impact is handled by a fixed rubber bumper.
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The MBLJ40X150-10 replaces this model 1:1.
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