This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBLJ40X160-100 — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBLJ40X160-100 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 MALJ40X160-100
The AirTAC Airtac MALJ40 Adjustable Mini Cylinder MALJ40X160-100 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 60 to 160 mm. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBLJ40X160-100.
- BoreØ40 mm
- Stroke160 mm
- Adjust window60–160 mm
- Port sizeG1/4
- Rod threadM12×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBLJ40X160-100
About the Airtac MALJ40 Adjustable Mini Cylinder MALJ40X160-100
The AirTAC MALJ40X160-100 is a discontinued 40mm bore, double-acting single-rod cylinder with a 160mm stroke and a 100mm rear adjuster. This yields a usable end-position window of 60-160mm. It delivers 628N push and 528N pull force at 0.5MPa. The direct drop-in replacement is the MBLJ40X160-100, matching bore, stroke, force, and G1/4 port.
This SKU lacks a magnet (-S), so it cannot accept a position sensor. The rear adjuster is a travel stop, not a lock; it will not hold a load without live air pressure. The fixed rubber bumper softens end impact. Upgrading to the MBLJ moves you from threaded covers to a riveted rolling-packed body, and if you ever need sensors, the MBLJ uses CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches instead of the older CS1-M/DS1-M family.
Airtac MALJ40 Adjustable Mini Cylinder MALJ40X160-100 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MALJ40 Adjustable Mini Cylinder MALJ40X160-100 |
|---|---|
| Series | MALJ adjustable-stroke mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBLJ40X160-100 |
| Bore size | Ø40 mm |
| Stroke | 160 mm |
| Adjustable window | 60 – 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 MBLJ40X160-100 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 MBLJ40X160-100 matches these values.
Model Code: Airtac MALJ40 Adjustable Mini Cylinder MALJ40X160-100
| MALJ | Adjustable-stroke aluminum mini cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 40 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×160 | Nominal stroke length in mm. |
| -100 | Adjustable amount: trim the end to a 60–160 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 MALJ40X160-100 Is Used
Injection Mold Ejection
Dial the 60-160mm stroke window to strike an ejection pin precisely without repositioning the entire mold platen, using the 628N push force.
PCB Router Depth Stop
Set a hard travel stop on a pneumatic router head to control Z-axis cutting depth on multi-layer PCB panels, absorbing vibration via the rubber bumper.
Carton Flap Folding
Fine-tune the folding arm reach on a packaging line to accommodate varying carton heights without swapping out the entire cylinder assembly.
Replacing the Airtac MALJ40 Adjustable Mini Cylinder MALJ40X160-100 with MBLJ40X160-100
Replace this MALJ40X160-100 directly with the MBLJ40X160-100. Confirm the 40mm bore, 160mm stroke, 100mm adjust code, PT G1/4 port, and M12x1.25 rod-end thread. Mounting is FA or LB only; there is no back cover or SDB option. Since this SKU has no -S magnet, it cannot take a sensor. If you need to size differently, stepping down to the 32mm bore yields 402N push at 0.5MPa, while stepping up is not possible as 40mm is the largest MALJ bore. Remember the adjuster is a stop, not a lock.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBLJ40X160-100 (same bore/stroke/adjust)
- ✓ Same 60–160 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 MBLJ40X160-100 instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MALJ40 Adjustable Mini Cylinder MALJ40X160-100 FAQ
Yes, the MALJ40X160-100 is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBLJ40X160-100, which matches the 40mm bore, 160mm stroke, 100mm adjuster, 628N push force, and G1/4 port.
At 0.5MPa it pushes 628N and pulls 528N; at 0.7MPa it pushes 880N, with a maximum of 128kgf at 1.0MPa. The 100mm rear adjuster is a travel stop, not a lock; it sets the end position but will not hold a load without live air pressure.
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