This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBLJ40X160-30 — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBLJ40X160-30 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 MALJ40X160-30
The AirTAC Airtac MALJ40 Adjustable Mini Cylinder MALJ40X160-30 is a double-acting aluminum mini cylinder with a rear adjustable-stroke stopper: you can trim up to 30 mm, giving a usable end-position window from 130 to 160 mm. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBLJ40X160-30.
- BoreØ40 mm
- Stroke160 mm
- Adjust window130–160 mm
- Port sizeG1/4
- Rod threadM12×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBLJ40X160-30
About the Airtac MALJ40 Adjustable Mini Cylinder MALJ40X160-30
The AirTAC MALJ40X160-30 is a discontinued 40mm bore, double-acting single-rod mini cylinder with a 160mm stroke and a 30mm rear adjustable stopper. It yields a usable stroke window of 130-160mm, letting you dial in the end position without external spacers. It delivers 628N push and 528N pull at 0.5MPa. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBLJ40X160-30, matching the bore, stroke, adjuster, G1/4 port, and force.
This SKU lacks a -S magnet, so it cannot accept a position sensor. The rear adjuster is a travel stop, not a lock; it sets the end position but will not hold a load without live air. The fixed rubber bumper softens end impact without adjustable air cushioning. Upgrading to the MBLJ40X160-30 moves you from threaded covers to a riveted rolling-packed body, but all ratings remain identical.
Airtac MALJ40 Adjustable Mini Cylinder MALJ40X160-30 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MALJ40 Adjustable Mini Cylinder MALJ40X160-30 |
|---|---|
| Series | MALJ adjustable-stroke mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBLJ40X160-30 |
| Bore size | Ø40 mm |
| Stroke | 160 mm |
| Adjustable window | 130 – 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 MBLJ40X160-30 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 MBLJ40X160-30 matches these values.
Model Code: Airtac MALJ40 Adjustable Mini Cylinder MALJ40X160-30
| MALJ | Adjustable-stroke aluminum mini cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 40 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×160 | Nominal stroke length in mm. |
| -30 | Adjustable amount: trim the end to a 130–160 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 MALJ40X160-30 Is Used
Packaging Carton Flap Folding
Dialing the 130-160mm window precisely sets the folding arm reach on a packaging line, using the 628N push force to crease heavy corrugated cardboard without crushing the carton.
CNC Pallet Gate Positioning
Acts as a hard travel stop for an automated pallet gate. The 40mm bore handles the 528N pull load, while the rear adjuster trims the final 30mm to align the pallet without adding external spacers.
Woodworking Panel Press
Provides a depth-stop for pressing thin veneer panels. The fixed rubber bumper absorbs the repeated end-impact of the 160mm stroke, preventing workpiece damage during rapid cycling.
Replacing the Airtac MALJ40 Adjustable Mini Cylinder MALJ40X160-30 with MBLJ40X160-30
To replace the MALJ40X160-30, select the MBLJ40X160-30. Confirm the 40mm bore, 160mm stroke, 30mm adjust code, G1/4 port, M12x1.25 rod thread, and PT thread form. Mounting is Basic, FA, or LB only (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 add a magnet. Remember the adjuster is a stop, not a lock.
For sizing, if 628N push at 0.5MPa is excessive, step down to the 32mm bore (402N push). If you need more force, step up to the 50mm bore (981N push). At 160mm stroke, minimize side-load on the 16mm rod to prevent bending and premature seal wear.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBLJ40X160-30 (same bore/stroke/adjust)
- ✓ Same 130–160 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 MBLJ40X160-30 instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MALJ40 Adjustable Mini Cylinder MALJ40X160-30 FAQ
Yes, the MALJ40X160-30 is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBLJ40X160-30, matching the 40mm bore, 160mm stroke, 30mm adjuster, G1/4 port, and force. The MBLJ upgrades the body to a riveted rolling-packed design from the original threaded covers.
The 40mm bore provides 628N push and 528N pull at 0.5MPa, 880N push at 0.7MPa, and a maximum of 128kgf at 1.0MPa. The 30mm rear adjuster allows a usable stroke window of 130-160mm. Note that the adjuster is a travel stop, not a lock; it cannot hold a load without live air, and this no-magnet SKU cannot accept a sensor.
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