This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MALJ series. You can still order this code here: we ship the direct replacement MBLJ40X160-50, 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).
Airtac MALJ40 Adjustable Mini Cylinder MALJ40X160-50
The AirTAC Airtac MALJ40 Adjustable Mini Cylinder MALJ40X160-50 is a double-acting aluminum mini cylinder with a rear adjustable-stroke stopper: you can trim up to 50 mm, giving a usable end-position window from 110 to 160 mm. This model is discontinued — the direct replacement is the MBLJ40X160-50.
- BoreØ40 mm
- Stroke160 mm
- Adjust window110–160 mm
- Port sizeG1/4
- Rod threadM12×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBLJ40X160-50
- No minimum order. A single piece can be ordered.
- Ready in 3–5 business days. That is the time we take to process the order and hand it to the carrier. Transit time after that depends on the destination.
About the Airtac MALJ40 Adjustable Mini Cylinder MALJ40X160-50
The AirTAC MALJ40X160-50 is a discontinued double-acting, double-rod adjustable-stroke cylinder. A rear screw lets you trim up to 50 mm of travel, creating a usable 110-160 mm end-position window. The direct replacement is the MBLJ40X160-50, matching the 40 mm bore, 160 mm stroke, G1/4 port and mounting.
This SKU lacks the -S magnet, so it cannot take a position sensor. The adjuster is a travel stop, not a lock; it will not hold a load without live air. The MALJ uses threaded covers and the older CS1-M/DS1-M sensor family, while the MBLJ upgrade features a riveted rolling-packed body. Both use a fixed rubber bumper, not an adjustable cushion.
Airtac MALJ40 Adjustable Mini Cylinder MALJ40X160-50 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MALJ40 Adjustable Mini Cylinder MALJ40X160-50 |
|---|---|
| Series | MALJ adjustable-stroke mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBLJ40X160-50 |
| Bore size | Ø40 mm |
| Stroke | 160 mm |
| Adjustable window | 110 – 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 MBLJ40X160-50 carries the same ratings.
Theoretical Output Force (Ø40mm)
| 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 MBLJ40X160-50 matches these values.
Model Code: Airtac MALJ40 Adjustable Mini Cylinder MALJ40X160-50
| MALJ | Adjustable-stroke aluminum mini cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 40 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×160 | Nominal stroke length in mm. |
| -50 | Adjustable amount: trim the end to a 110–160 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 MALJ40X160-50 Is Used
PCB Edge Guiding
Fine-tune the 50 mm rear stop to guide delicate PCB panels into an assembly fixture, using the fixed rubber bumper to soften the end-of-stroke impact on the electronics.
Carton Flap Folding
Adjust the end position on the fly to fold varying carton sizes on a packaging line, relying on the 528 N pull force to retract the folding arm reliably.
Replacing the Airtac MALJ40 Adjustable Mini Cylinder MALJ40X160-50 with MBLJ40X160-50
To replace the MALJ40X160-50, order the exact direct replacement MBLJ40X160-50. Confirm the 40 mm bore, 160 mm stroke, 50 mm adjust code, G1/4 port, PT thread and FA/LB mounting (no back cover or SDB). Since this SKU has no -S magnet, it cannot accept a sensor; if you need position detection, specify an MBLJ with the -S suffix to use the newer CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches. Remember the rear adjuster is a stop, not a lock, so add an external lock for held loads.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBLJ40X160-50 (same bore/stroke/adjust)
- ✓ Same 110–160 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 MBLJ40X160-50 instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MALJ40 Adjustable Mini Cylinder MALJ40X160-50 FAQ
Yes, the MALJ40X160-50 is discontinued. The direct replacement is the MBLJ40X160-50, matching the 40 mm bore, 160 mm stroke, 50 mm adjust code, force and G1/4 port. The MBLJ upgrade shifts from threaded covers to a riveted rolling-packed body.
The 50 mm adjust code creates a 110-160 mm usable stroke window. The adjuster is a travel stop, not a lock; it sets the end position but will not hold a load without live air.
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