This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBLJ40X20-20 — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBLJ40X20-20 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 MALJ40X20-20
The AirTAC Airtac MALJ40 Adjustable Mini Cylinder MALJ40X20-20 is a double-acting aluminum mini cylinder with a rear adjustable-stroke stopper: you can trim up to 20 mm, giving a usable end-position window from 0 to 20 mm. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBLJ40X20-20.
- BoreØ40 mm
- Stroke20 mm
- Adjust window0–20 mm
- Port sizeG1/4
- Rod threadM12×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBLJ40X20-20
About the Airtac MALJ40 Adjustable Mini Cylinder MALJ40X20-20
The AirTAC MALJ40X20-20 is a discontinued adjustable-stroke mini cylinder. It delivers 628 N push and 528 N pull force at 0.5 MPa. The -20 adjust code lets you trim the rear travel up to 20 mm, creating a usable end-position window from 0 to 20 mm. It features a fixed rubber bumper and a 16 mm carbon-steel rod with a 20 um hard chrome plating.
The exact drop-in replacement is the MBLJ40X20-20, matching the 40 mm bore, 20 mm stroke, G1/4 port, and FA/LB mounting. Two key upgrade facts: the MALJ uses threaded covers while the MBLJ uses a riveted rolling-packed body. Also, because this specific SKU lacks the -S magnet, it cannot take a position sensor; the MBLJ upgrade uses CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches for magnetized versions.
Airtac MALJ40 Adjustable Mini Cylinder MALJ40X20-20 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MALJ40 Adjustable Mini Cylinder MALJ40X20-20 |
|---|---|
| Series | MALJ adjustable-stroke mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBLJ40X20-20 |
| Bore size | Ø40 mm |
| Stroke | 20 mm |
| Adjustable window | 0 – 20 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 MBLJ40X20-20 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 MBLJ40X20-20 matches these values.
Model Code: Airtac MALJ40 Adjustable Mini Cylinder MALJ40X20-20
| MALJ | Adjustable-stroke aluminum mini cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 40 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×20 | Nominal stroke length in mm. |
| -20 | Adjustable amount: trim the end to a 0–20 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 MALJ40X20-20 Is Used
PCB Router Z-Axis Stop
Dial the 0-20 mm window to set exact cutting depth on a printed circuit board routing spindle, using the 628 N push force to plunge the bit.
Sheet Metal Bender Tab
Fine-tune the up-stop for a press brake back-gauge finger without adding external shims, leveraging the 16 mm rod for rigidity.
Pneumatic Pin Stamper
Adjust the rear travel to control mark depth on aluminum extrusions, letting the fixed rubber bumper absorb the 880 N end impact.
Replacing the Airtac MALJ40 Adjustable Mini Cylinder MALJ40X20-20 with MBLJ40X20-20
To replace the MALJ40X20-20, order the exact drop-in MBLJ40X20-20. Confirm the 40 mm bore, 20 mm stroke, -20 adjust code, PT G1/4 port, M12x1.25 rod-end thread, and FA/LB mounting (no back cover or SDB). Remember the rear adjuster is a travel stop that sets the end position but does not hold the load without live air.
For sizing, you can step down to the 32 mm bore (402 N push @0.5 MPa) if your load is lighter, or step up to the 50 mm bore if you need more force. This 40 mm bore yields 880 N push at 0.7 MPa and a maximum 128 kgf at 1.0 MPa.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBLJ40X20-20 (same bore/stroke/adjust)
- ✓ Same 0–20 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 MBLJ40X20-20 instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MALJ40 Adjustable Mini Cylinder MALJ40X20-20 FAQ
Yes, the MALJ40X20-20 is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBLJ40X20-20, matching the 40 mm bore, 20 mm stroke, -20 adjust code, G1/4 port, and FA/LB mounting. The MBLJ upgrades the body to a riveted rolling-packed design.
This 40 mm bore cylinder provides 628 N push and 528 N pull at 0.5 MPa, 880 N push at 0.7 MPa, and a max 128 kgf at 1.0 MPa. The -20 adjust code lets you trim up to 20 mm at the rear, giving a usable 0-20 mm window. The adjuster is a travel stop, not a lock; it cannot hold a load without live air.
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