This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MALJ series. You can still order this code here: we ship the direct replacement MBLJ40X60-20, 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 MALJ40X60-20
The AirTAC Airtac MALJ40 Adjustable Mini Cylinder MALJ40X60-20 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 40 to 60 mm. This model is discontinued — the direct replacement is the MBLJ40X60-20.
- BoreØ40 mm
- Stroke60 mm
- Adjust window40–60 mm
- Port sizeG1/4
- Rod threadM12×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBLJ40X60-20
- 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 MALJ40X60-20
The AirTAC MALJ40X60-20 is a discontinued double-acting double-rod cylinder with a rear adjustable stroke stop. It has a 40 mm bore, 60 mm stroke, and a 20 mm adjuster, giving a usable end-position window of 40-60 mm. The direct replacement is the MBLJ40X60-20, matching the bore, stroke, G1/4 port, and mounting.
This SKU lacks the -S magnet option, so it cannot take a position sensor. The adjuster is a travel stop, not a lock; it sets the end position but will not hold a load without live air. The MALJ uses threaded covers and a fixed rubber bumper, while the MBLJ upgrade features a riveted rolling-packed body. The bumper softens end impact only; use an external lock for held loads.
Airtac MALJ40 Adjustable Mini Cylinder MALJ40X60-20 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MALJ40 Adjustable Mini Cylinder MALJ40X60-20 |
|---|---|
| Series | MALJ adjustable-stroke mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBLJ40X60-20 |
| Bore size | Ø40 mm |
| Stroke | 60 mm |
| Adjustable window | 40 – 60 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 MBLJ40X60-20 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 MBLJ40X60-20 matches these values.
Model Code: Airtac MALJ40 Adjustable Mini Cylinder MALJ40X60-20
| MALJ | Adjustable-stroke aluminum mini cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 40 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×60 | Nominal stroke length in mm. |
| -20 | Adjustable amount: trim the end to a 40–60 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 MALJ40X60-20 Is Used
Leather Embossing Press
Fine-tune the embossing depth within the 40-60 mm window to match varying leather thicknesses, relying on the fixed rubber bumper to absorb the 880 N impact at 0.7 MPa.
Pneumatic Tube Insertion Jig
Adjust the end position to push a fitting into a pneumatic tube to a precise stop, preventing over-insertion while leveraging the 40 mm bore's 128 kgf max force.
Replacing the Airtac MALJ40 Adjustable Mini Cylinder MALJ40X60-20 with MBLJ40X60-20
To replace the MALJ40X60-20, order the direct replacement MBLJ40X60-20. Confirm the 40 mm bore, 60 mm stroke, 20 mm adjust code, G1/4 port, PT thread, and FA or LB mounting. There is no back-cover or SDB option. Because this SKU has no -S magnet, it cannot accept a sensor; the MBLJ upgrade moves to CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches if you add the -S version. The adjuster is a travel stop, not a lock.
This 60 mm stroke is well within standard limits, so rod-bending side-load risks are low, but always keep the load guided.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBLJ40X60-20 (same bore/stroke/adjust)
- ✓ Same 40–60 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 MBLJ40X60-20 instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MALJ40 Adjustable Mini Cylinder MALJ40X60-20 FAQ
Yes, the MALJ40X60-20 is discontinued. The direct replacement is the MBLJ40X60-20, matching the 40 mm bore, 60 mm stroke, 20 mm adjust code, G1/4 port, and mounting. The MBLJ upgrades the body to a riveted rolling-packed design from the MALJ's threaded covers.
The 20 mm adjuster lets you trim the 60 mm stroke to any end position in the 40-60 mm usable window. The adjuster is a travel stop, not a lock.
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