This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the ACP series. You can still order this code here: we ship the current replacement ACE12X120SB, the same code under the new prefix. The ACE replacement is a current-production ISO 21287 compact cylinder in the same bore, stroke and force class, with a matching short body and the same mounting-accessory family, so it fits the same envelope. Confirm mounting-interface dimensions against the ACE datasheet before ordering.
Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP12X120SB
The AirTAC ACP Compact Cylinder ACP12X120SB is a double acting DIN-standard tight/compact air cylinder with a Ø12mm bore and 120mm stroke, M5×0.8 air ports and a hard-anodized aluminium body. This model is discontinued — the current-production replacement is the ACE12X120SB (ISO 21287 ACE), in the same bore, stroke and force class.
- BoreØ12 mm
- Stroke120 mm
- Port sizeM5×0.8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM3×0.5
- StatusDiscontinued → ACE12X120SB
- 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 ACP Compact Cylinder ACP12X120SB
A double acting compact cylinder in the DIN-standard ACP series, the ACP12X120SB pairs a 12 mm bore with a long 120 mm stroke and a male-threaded 6 mm rod. At 0.5 MPa it pushes 56.5 N and pulls 42.4 N, rising to 79.2 N and 59.4 N at 0.7 MPa. Its short ISO 21287-class body saves roughly 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, which is why it slots into slim pick-and-place heads and sliding guards where a full-length body cannot. The 120 mm stroke is beyond the 50 mm standard limit for this bore, so it is a made-to-order build.
The hard-anodized aluminium body carries a fixed TPU bumper at both ends, and because the -S magnet code is specified, CMSE or DMSE reed and solid-state switches can be clamped on for end-of-stroke detection. This model is discontinued; the current-production direct is ACE12X120, so confirm the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before swapping.
Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP12X120SB Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP12X120SB |
|---|---|
| Series | ACP DIN compact cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | ACE12X120SB |
| Bore size | Ø12 mm |
| Stroke | 120 mm |
| Acting type | Double acting |
| Port size | M5×0.8 |
| Rod thread | M3×0.5 |
| Fluid | Air (filtered by 40µm element) |
|---|---|
| Operating pressure | 0.15 – 1.0 MPa |
| Proof pressure | 1.5 MPa |
| Temperature | -20 to +70 °C |
| Speed range | 30 – 500 mm/s |
| Cushion | Fixed bumper (both ends) |
| Max standard stroke | Up to 50 mm |
Specifications follow the official AirTAC ACP datasheet (now discontinued). The ACE12X120SB (ISO 21287) carries the same bore/stroke/force class; confirm mounting-interface dimensions against the ACE datasheet before installation. Rod type: female thread (blank) or male thread (B). Thread options: PT (blank) / G.
Theoretical Output Force (Ø12mm)
| Pressure | Push force | Pull force |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 MPa | 57 N | 42 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 79 N | 59 N |
| Max (@1.0 MPa) | 12 kgf | |
The ACE12X120SB produces the same force from the same bore. Actual usable force is lower than theoretical; size with a margin.
Model Code: Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP12X120SB
| ACP | DIN compact cylinder (double-acting, discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 12 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×120 | Stroke length in mm. |
| S | Optional built-in magnet for sensor position sensing (omit for no magnet). |
| B | Rod type: B = male thread; blank = female thread. |
Replacement mapping (swap P for E): ACP→ACE, ASP→ASE, ATP→ATE, ACPD→ACED, ACPJ→ACEJ. ACP-family: ACP (double acting), ASP / ATP (single acting push / pull), ACPD (double rod), ACPJ (double rod, adjustable stroke).
Where the Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP12X120SB Is Used
Position-verified sliding guard
The -S magnet lets CMSE or DMSE switches confirm the 120 mm stroke is fully open on a machine guard interlock, with the M5x0.8 port fed from a compact valve manifold.
Micro part ejection from a die
About 56.5 N of push at 0.5 MPa is enough to strip small stamped clips or bushings from a punch tool, and the short body fits the narrow die space.
Replacing the Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP12X120SB with the ACE12X120SB
At 56.5 N push and 42.4 N pull at 0.5 MPa, this 12 mm bore suits light clamping, ejecting and part-presenting duties; step up to the 16 mm bore (100.5 N push) if the load creeps above about 30 N, or drop to a smaller stroke if 120 mm travel is more than the mechanism needs. Remember a plain unit of this type drifts when air is lost, so add a rod lock or pilot check valve for a held load. The male rod thread (B code) pairs with I/Y knuckles, and FA/FB flange, LB foot or CA/CB clevis brackets bolt to the mounting face. Order ACE12X120 as the current replacement and verify the ISO 21287 footprint first.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Current-production ACE → ACE12X120SB
- ✓ Same bore / stroke / force class
- ✓ Confirm ISO 21287 mounting dimensions
- ✓ Port/thread type (PT / G)
- ✓ Add -S for magnet if you need sensors
Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP12X120SB FAQ
At 0.5 MPa it delivers 56.5 N push and 42.4 N pull; at 0.7 MPa, 79.2 N push and 59.4 N pull; theoretical maximum is 11.5 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Operating pressure is 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi) with 1.5 MPa (215 psi) proof, speed range 30-500 mm/s, air filtered to 40 um, temperature -20 to +70 C. The 120 mm stroke exceeds the 50 mm standard limit for a 12 mm bore, so it is made to order.
The B code gives a male rod thread on the 6 mm rod, and the S code means the optional -S magnet is fitted, so CMSE or DMSE reed or solid-state switches can be mounted for end-of-stroke signalling. The ACP family is discontinued; ACE12X120 is the current ISO 21287 direct with the same bore, stroke and force class - confirm the mounting dimensions before converting.
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