This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBLJ40X160-10 — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBLJ40X160-10 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 MALJ40X160-10
The AirTAC Airtac MALJ40 Adjustable Mini Cylinder MALJ40X160-10 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 150 to 160 mm. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBLJ40X160-10.
- BoreØ40 mm
- Stroke160 mm
- Adjust window150–160 mm
- Port sizeG1/4
- Rod threadM12×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBLJ40X160-10
About the Airtac MALJ40 Adjustable Mini Cylinder MALJ40X160-10
The AirTAC MALJ40X160-10 is a discontinued 40mm bore, double-acting single-rod mini cylinder with a 160mm stroke and a 10mm rear adjustable stopper, creating a usable travel window of 150-160mm. It delivers 628N of push force and 528N of pull force at 0.5 MPa. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBLJ40X160-10, matching the bore, stroke, G1/4 port, and 128kgf max force.
This SKU lacks the -S magnet code, meaning it cannot accept a position sensor. The rear adjuster functions strictly as a mechanical travel stop to fine-tune the end position; it does not hold loads without live air pressure. Unlike the older MALJ's threaded covers, the MBLJ replacement features a riveted rolling-packed body, and there is no back-cover or SDB option available on either series.
Airtac MALJ40 Adjustable Mini Cylinder MALJ40X160-10 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MALJ40 Adjustable Mini Cylinder MALJ40X160-10 |
|---|---|
| Series | MALJ adjustable-stroke mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBLJ40X160-10 |
| Bore size | Ø40 mm |
| Stroke | 160 mm |
| Adjustable window | 150 – 160 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 MBLJ40X160-10 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 MBLJ40X160-10 matches these values.
Model Code: Airtac MALJ40 Adjustable Mini Cylinder MALJ40X160-10
| MALJ | Adjustable-stroke aluminum mini cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 40 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×160 | Nominal stroke length in mm. |
| -10 | Adjustable amount: trim the end to a 150–160 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 MALJ40X160-10 Is Used
Injection Mold Ejection
Dials the final 10mm of ejection reach on a 160mm stroke to strip plastic parts without binding, using 628N of push force at 0.5 MPa.
Printed Circuit Board Handling
Trims the 150-160mm travel window to precisely lower delicate PCBs onto test fixtures, preventing impact damage via the fixed rubber bumper.
Pneumatic Press Sub-feed
Adjusts the rear stop to set exact material indexing depth on a sub-assembly press, relying on the 528N pull force for clean retraction.
Replacing the Airtac MALJ40 Adjustable Mini Cylinder MALJ40X160-10 with MBLJ40X160-10
To replace the MALJ40X160-10, order the MBLJ40X160-10. Confirm the 40mm bore, 160mm stroke, 10mm adjust code, G1/4 port, PT threads, and FA/LB mounting. Because this SKU lacks the -S magnet, it cannot take a sensor; if your machine now needs tracking, the MBLJ -S upgrade moves from the old CS1-M/DS1-M switches to the newer CMSG/DMSG/EMSG family. The rear adjuster is a travel stop, not a lock; add an external lock for held loads.
For sizing flexibility, stepping down to the 32mm bore yields 402N push force at 0.5 MPa, while the 40mm bore provides 628N. As the largest available MALJ bore, there is no larger standard size in this mini series. At 160mm stroke, prevent rod bending by ensuring rigid guidance and minimizing side loads.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBLJ40X160-10 (same bore/stroke/adjust)
- ✓ Same 150–160 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 MBLJ40X160-10 instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MALJ40 Adjustable Mini Cylinder MALJ40X160-10 FAQ
Yes, the MALJ40X160-10 is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBLJ40X160-10, which matches the 40mm bore, 160mm stroke, 10mm adjust code, G1/4 port, and FA/LB mounting. 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 0.5 MPa, 880N push at 0.7 MPa, and a maximum of 128kgf at 1.0 MPa. Because this specific SKU lacks the -S magnet code, it cannot accept a position sensor. The 10mm adjuster sets the 150-160mm travel window but is a stop, not a lock.
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