This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the ACP series. You can still order this code here: we ship the current replacement ACE12X160B, 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 ACP12X160B
The AirTAC ACP Compact Cylinder ACP12X160B 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 ACE12X160B (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 → ACE12X160B
- 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 ACP12X160B
The ACP12X160B is a double acting DIN-standard compact cylinder with a 12 mm bore and a 160 mm stroke, driving a 6 mm rod through a male thread (the B code) and supplied with air via M5x0.8 ports. At 0.5 MPa it pushes 56.5 N and pulls 42.4 N; at 0.7 MPa those figures rise to 79.2 N and 59.4 N, with a theoretical ceiling of 11.5 kgf at 1.0 MPa. The hard-anodized aluminium body and S45C hard-chrome rod run on 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi) at 30-500 mm/s, with a fixed TPU bumper at each end.
Because the short ISO 21287-class body saves roughly 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, it slots into slim fixtures such as optical-inspection gantries and micro-assembly heads. In practice, plan on about 34 N of usable push at 0.5 MPa (roughly 60% of the rating), which is around 3 kg of vertical lift capability - enough for small covers, connectors or sensor brackets. Note two ordering facts: the 160 mm stroke exceeds the 50 mm standard maximum for bore 12, so it is a made-to-order length, and no magnet is fitted because the -S code was not specified. This model is discontinued; the current-production replacement is ACE12X160.
Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP12X160B Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP12X160B |
|---|---|
| Series | ACP DIN compact cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | ACE12X160B |
| 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 ACE12X160B (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 ACE12X160B 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 ACP12X160B
| 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 ACP12X160B Is Used
Lab sample indexer
The 160 mm reach slides microplate trays or vial racks into a read station, with 56.5 N of push at 0.5 MPa ample for light plastic carriers.
Electronics ejection pin
Male-threaded 6 mm rod drives a knockout pin that pops finished PCB assemblies off a fixture; about 3 kg of vertical lift covers small boards easily.
Blister carton pusher
Long-stroke, low-force duty nudging blister packs along a chute, where the short body fits inside a compact sealing head that a full-length cylinder cannot.
Replacing the Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP12X160B with the ACE12X160B
At 56.5 N push (0.5 MPa) this 12 mm bore suits light clamping and part-presenting tasks; if your load needs more, step up to bore 16 (100.5 N) or bore 20 (157.1 N) in the same compact family. The 160 mm stroke is above the 50 mm standard limit for this bore, so expect a made-to-order build with a longer lead time. A plain cylinder of this type does not hold position when air is lost - the piston drifts - so add a rod lock or pilot check valve for held loads. Since no -S magnet is on this unit, CMSE / DMSE switches cannot be fitted; order the -S version if sensing is needed. For new projects, specify ACE12X160 instead and confirm the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before swapping.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Current-production ACE → ACE12X160B
- ✓ 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 ACP12X160B FAQ
Push is 56.5 N and pull 42.4 N at 0.5 MPa; at 0.7 MPa push is 79.2 N and pull 59.4 N, with a theoretical maximum of 11.5 kgf at 1.0 MPa. It is double acting, runs on 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi) filtered air, moves at 30-500 mm/s, tolerates -20 to +70 C, and uses M5x0.8 ports with a 6 mm male-threaded rod. The 160 mm stroke is non-standard for bore 12 (standard maximum 50 mm), so it is built to order.
Only if the cylinder carries the optional -S magnet; this ACP12X160B has no magnet, so CMSE or DMSE switches cannot be mounted on it - order the -S code for sensing. The ACP family is discontinued, and the current direct is ACE12X160, which matches the same bore, stroke and force class; confirm the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before swapping, since the ACP was built to a DIN standard.
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