This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the ACP series. You can still order this code here: we ship the current replacement ACE12X160, 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 ACP12X160
The AirTAC ACP Compact Cylinder ACP12X160 is a double acting DIN-standard tight/compact air cylinder with a Ø12mm bore and 160mm stroke, M5×0.8 air ports and a hard-anodized aluminium body. This model is discontinued — the current-production replacement is the ACE12X160 (ISO 21287 ACE), in the same bore, stroke and force class.
- BoreØ12 mm
- Stroke160 mm
- Port sizeM5×0.8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM3×0.5
- StatusDiscontinued → ACE12X160
- 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 ACP12X160
A double acting compact cylinder in the DIN-standard ACP series, the ACP12X160 pairs a 12 mm bore with a 160 mm stroke and delivers 56.5 N push / 42.4 N pull at 0.5 MPa, rising to 79.2 N / 59.4 N at 0.7 MPa. The 160 mm stroke is beyond the 50 mm standard limit for this bore, so it is a made-to-order build. Air supply runs 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi) with rod speed from 30-500 mm/s.
The hard-anodized aluminium body and S45C hard-chrome rod keep the short ISO 21287-class body roughly 50% shorter in mounting length than an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, which helps in slim fixtures and sliding guards. Note this model is discontinued: the current-production replacement is ACE12X160, so confirm ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before swapping.
Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP12X160 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP12X160 |
|---|---|
| Series | ACP DIN compact cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | ACE12X160 |
| Bore size | Ø12 mm |
| Stroke | 160 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 ACE12X160 (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 ACE12X160 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 ACP12X160
| ACP | DIN compact cylinder (double-acting, discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 12 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×160 | 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 ACP12X160 Is Used
Slide gate on a compact test rig
The 56.5 N push at 0.5 MPa is enough to shuttle a lightweight gate or shutter between two stops in a benchtop rig, with the fixed TPU bumper softening each end of travel.
Light part ejector in an assembly fixture
With about 3.4 kgf of push force, this cylinder can eject small plastic caps or stamped clips from a nest, and the M3x0.5 female rod thread accepts a standard knuckle or platen.
Replacing the Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP12X160 with the ACE12X160
For light clamping and positioning under about 34 N of working force at 0.5 MPa, the 12 mm bore suits; step up to a 16 mm bore (100.5 N push) or 20 mm bore (157.1 N push) if loads grow. The 160 mm stroke is non-standard for this bore and made to order. This unit has no magnet, so position switches are not mountable; order the -S code for CMSE / DMSE sensing. A plain cylinder drifts when air is lost, so add a rod lock or pilot check valve for held loads. Choose ACE12X160 as the current direct.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Current-production ACE → ACE12X160
- ✓ 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 ACP12X160 FAQ
At 0.5 MPa it pushes 56.5 N and pulls 42.4 N; at 0.7 MPa that rises to 79.2 N push and 59.4 N pull, with a theoretical maximum of 11.5 kgf at 1.0 MPa. It is a double acting 12 mm bore cylinder with a 160 mm made-to-order stroke, M5x0.8 ports, 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi) operating pressure, 1.5 MPa (215 psi) proof pressure, -20 to +70 C temperature range and 30-500 mm/s speed.
Order ACE12X160, the current-production ISO 21287 successor: swap the P for an E and you get the same bore, stroke and force class in a matching short body. Because the ACP was built to a DIN standard, confirm the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before swapping. Also note this unit has no magnet, so if you need CMSE / DMSE switch positions, order the ACE with the -S magnet code.
Request a Quote for the ACE12X160
Send us the quantity and destination. We confirm price, stock and lead time on the ACE12X160 replacement — usually within 7-8 hours.