This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBLJ40X160-50 — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBLJ40X160-50 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 MALJ40X160-50
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 drop-in replacement is the MBLJ40X160-50.
- BoreØ40 mm
- Stroke160 mm
- Adjust window110–160 mm
- Port sizeG1/4
- Rod threadM12×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBLJ40X160-50
About the Airtac MALJ40 Adjustable Mini Cylinder MALJ40X160-50
The AirTAC MALJ40X160-50 is a discontinued double-acting, single-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. It delivers 628 N push and 528 N pull force at 0.5 MPa. The drop-in 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 | 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 MBLJ40X160-50 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
Press Brake Tooling
Dial the 110-160 mm stroke to position upper press brake dies precisely, using the 628 N push force to seat heavy metalforming tooling without adding external spacers.
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 drop-in 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. If sizing differently, step down to the 32 mm bore (402 N push at 0.5 MPa) or step up to a larger standard bore if available.
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 exact drop-in 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 40 mm bore delivers 628 N push and 528 N pull at 0.5 MPa, 880 N push at 0.7 MPa, and a max of 128 kgf at 1.0 MPa. 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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