This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the ACP series. You can still order this code here: we ship the current replacement ACE12X160S, 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 ACP12X160S
The AirTAC ACP Compact Cylinder ACP12X160S 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 ACE12X160S (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 → ACE12X160S
- 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 ACP12X160S
A double acting compact cylinder with a 12 mm bore and a 160 mm stroke, the ACP12X160S pushes with 56.5 N and pulls with 42.4 N at 0.5 MPa (rising to 79.2 N on extension at 0.7 MPa). The hard-anodized aluminium body with an S45C hard-chrome rod keeps the mounting length roughly 50% shorter than an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, which is why this size suits slim fixtures and sliding guards. The 160 mm stroke is beyond the 50 mm standard limit for bore 12, so it is a made-to-order build. Note that this model is discontinued; the current-production successor is the ACE12X160 in the same bore, stroke and force class.
The S in the code means the optional -S magnet is fitted, so CMSE or DMSE reed and solid-state switches can be clamped anywhere along the barrel for end-of-stroke signalling. With a fixed TPU bumper at each end, speed runs 30-500 mm/s across a 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi) supply. Confirm the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions of the ACE12X160 before swapping.
Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP12X160S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP12X160S |
|---|---|
| Series | ACP DIN compact cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | ACE12X160S |
| 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 ACE12X160S (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 ACE12X160S 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 ACP12X160S
| 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 ACP12X160S Is Used
Slide-table position feedback
The fitted -S magnet drives a CMSE switch along the barrel, so a 160 mm slide on a small assembly jig signals both end positions without external proximity sensors.
Light gate-latch actuator
About 34 N of usable force at 0.5 MPa is enough to latch and release a small machine guard door, with the M5x0.8 ports keeping the valve and tubing compact.
Lab sampler pusher
In a sample-handling station, the 6 mm rod pushes vials or slides through a 160 mm transfer stroke at up to 500 mm/s, with the short body fitting inside the housing.
Replacing the Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP12X160S with the ACE12X160S
At 56.5 N push and 42.4 N pull at 0.5 MPa, bore 12 sits at the light end of the range; step up to bore 16 (100.5 N push at 0.5 MPa) if the load creeps above about 3 kg, or drop nothing smaller since 12 mm is the smallest bore offered. The 160 mm stroke is non-standard for this bore and is built to order, so quote lead time with the order. The female M3x0.5 rod thread takes I or Y knuckles directly, and the M5x0.8 ports suit small-valve plumbing. If the load must stay put when air is lost, add a rod lock or pilot check valve - the bumper does not hold position. Order the ACE12X160 as the current replacement and verify its ISO 21287 footprint.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Current-production ACE → ACE12X160S
- ✓ 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 ACP12X160S FAQ
At 0.5 MPa it pushes 56.5 N and pulls 42.4 N; at 0.7 MPa those rise to 79.2 N and 59.4 N. The theoretical maximum is 11.5 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Operating range is 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi) with a 1.5 MPa (215 psi) proof pressure.
No - the maximum standard stroke for bore 12 is 50 mm, so 160 mm is a made-to-order build. The ACP12X160S itself is discontinued; the current-production replacement is the ACE12X160, an ISO 21287 compact cylinder in the same bore, stroke and force class. Confirm the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions against your fixture before swapping, since the ACP was built to the DIN standard.
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