This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBLJ40X160-100-S — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBLJ40X160-100-S 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-S
The AirTAC Airtac MALJ40 Adjustable Mini Cylinder MALJ40X160-100-S 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-S.
- BoreØ40 mm
- Stroke160 mm
- Adjust window60–160 mm
- Port sizeG1/4
- Rod threadM12×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBLJ40X160-100-S
About the Airtac MALJ40 Adjustable Mini Cylinder MALJ40X160-100-S
The AirTAC MALJ40X160-100-S is a discontinued double-acting, single-rod adjustable-stroke mini cylinder. It features a 40 mm bore, a 160 mm stroke, and a rear screw stopper that allows you to trim up to 100 mm, yielding a usable end-position window of 60-160 mm. This bore delivers 628 N push and 528 N pull force at 0.5 MPa. The direct drop-in replacement is the MBLJ40X160-100-S, which matches the bore, stroke, adjust code, G1/4 port, and 128 kgf maximum force.
This SKU includes the -S magnet for position sensing. The original MALJ uses the older CS1-M / DS1-M switches, whereas the MBLJ replacement upgrades to CMSG / DMSG / EMSG sensors. The legacy MALJ features threaded covers, while the MBLJ uses a riveted rolling-packed body. The adjuster is a travel stop, not a lock; it sets the end position but will not hold a load without live air. Impact is softened by a fixed rubber bumper, as there is no adjustable air cushion.
Airtac MALJ40 Adjustable Mini Cylinder MALJ40X160-100-S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MALJ40 Adjustable Mini Cylinder MALJ40X160-100-S |
|---|---|
| Series | MALJ adjustable-stroke mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBLJ40X160-100-S |
| 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-S 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-S matches these values.
Model Code: Airtac MALJ40 Adjustable Mini Cylinder MALJ40X160-100-S
| 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-S Is Used
PCB Router Depth Stop
Dial in the 60-160 mm stroke window to set precise Z-axis plunge depth on a PCB depaneling router, leveraging the 628 N push force to hold the spindle carriage without external stop blocks.
Carton Flap Folder
Adjust the rear stopper to tune the flap-folding arm reach on a packaging line, ensuring the 880 N force at 0.7 MPa cleanly folds varying corrugated cardboard box heights without re-engineering the frame.
Pallet Transfer Diverter
Fine-tune the actuation reach on a pallet conveyor diverter gate, using the 100 mm adjustment window to accommodate different pallet widths while maintaining positive retraction.
Replacing the Airtac MALJ40 Adjustable Mini Cylinder MALJ40X160-100-S with MBLJ40X160-100-S
To replace this MALJ40X160-100-S with the MBLJ40X160-100-S, confirm the 40 mm bore, 160 mm stroke, and 100 mm adjust code. The port is G1/4 (PT tapered) with an M12x1.25 rod-end thread. Mounting is FA or LB only, as there is no back cover or SDB option. Because your SKU has the -S magnet, you must upgrade your sensors from the old CS1-M / DS1-M to the MBLJ's CMSG / DMSG / EMSG family. Remember that the rear adjuster is a travel stop, not a lock, so you need an external lock for held loads.
For sizing flexibility, the next size down is the 32 mm bore, which provides 402 N push and 346 N pull at 0.5 MPa. The next size up is not available in this MALJ series, as 40 mm is the largest bore offered. At 160 mm stroke, keep the rod guarded against side-load and bending forces to prevent premature seal wear.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBLJ40X160-100-S (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-S instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MALJ40 Adjustable Mini Cylinder MALJ40X160-100-S FAQ
Yes, the AirTAC MALJ40X160-100-S is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBLJ40X160-100-S, which retains the same 40 mm bore, 160 mm stroke, 100 mm adjustment, G1/4 port, and 128 kgf max force. You will need to upgrade your position sensors from the old CS1-M / DS1-M to the new CMSG / DMSG / EMSG switches.
The -100 adjust code lets you trim up to 100 mm at the rear, giving a usable stroke window of 60-160 mm. The full force set for this 40 mm bore is 628 N push and 528 N pull at 0.5 MPa, 880 N push at 0.7 MPa, and a maximum of 128 kgf at 1.0 MPa. The adjuster is a travel stop, not a lock.
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