This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is ACE12X5 — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the ACE12X5 in place of this model. 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 ACP12X5
The AirTAC Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP12X5 is a double acting DIN-standard tight/compact air cylinder with a Ø12mm bore and 5mm stroke, M5×0.8 air ports and a hard-anodized aluminium body. This model is discontinued — the current-production replacement is the ACE12X5 (ISO 21287 ACE), in the same bore, stroke and force class.
- BoreØ12 mm
- Stroke5 mm
- Port sizeM5×0.8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM3×0.5
- StatusDiscontinued → ACE12X5
- 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 ACP12X5
A double acting compact cylinder in the DIN-standard ACP series, the ACP12X5 pairs a 12 mm bore with a very short 5 mm stroke and a 6 mm rod. At 0.5 MPa it pushes 56.5 N and pulls 42.4 N, rising to 79.2 N push at 0.7 MPa, with a theoretical peak of 11.5 kgf at 1.0 MPa. The hard-anodized aluminium body carries M5x0.8 ports, and the female M3x0.5 rod thread takes standard I/Y knuckles. Its short body saves roughly 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, so it slots into tight fixtures and small guarding where a full-length body will not fit.
Practically, plan on about 34 N of usable push at 0.5 MPa - roughly 3 kg of real work force - or about 2.8 kg of vertical lift with a 2:1 margin. The fixed TPU bumpers at both ends only soften end-of-travel; they never hold a load, so use a rod lock or pilot check valve if the position must survive a loss of air. This model is discontinued: the current-production drop-in is the ACE12X5 in the ISO 21287 ACE family, so confirm the mounting dimensions before swapping. The optional -S magnet code enables CMSE / DMSE switches; without it no magnet is fitted.
Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP12X5 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP12X5 |
|---|---|
| Series | ACP DIN compact cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | ACE12X5 |
| Bore size | Ø12 mm |
| Stroke | 5 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 ACE12X5 (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 ACE12X5 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 ACP12X5
| ACP | DIN compact cylinder (double-acting, discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 12 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×5 | 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 (adjustable stroke).
Where the Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP12X5 Is Used
Micro part ejection
A 5 mm stroke with 56.5 N push at 0.5 MPa is enough to kick small stamped or moulded parts off a nest on an assembly bench.
Presence confirm station
With the optional -S magnet and a CMSE switch, the short travel confirms a latch or slider has seated in a compact test fixture.
Light lid clamping
About 34 N of usable force at 0.5 MPa holds small electronic enclosure lids down during a screw-driving or glue step.
Replacing the Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP12X5 with the ACE12X5
At 56.5 N push and 42.4 N pull at 0.5 MPa, the 12 mm bore suits light clamping and indexing; step up to the 16 mm bore (100.5 N push) if you need twice the force, or drop to a smaller lever ratio instead of oversizing. The 5 mm stroke sits well inside the 50 mm maximum standard stroke for this bore. Order the -S code if CMSE / DMSE position switches are needed, and choose FA/FB flange, LB foot or CA/CB clevis mounting to match the fixture. Since ACP is discontinued, specify the ACE12X5 as the replacement and verify ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before the swap.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Current-production ACE → ACE12X5
- ✓ 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 ACP12X5 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. The theoretical maximum is 11.5 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Operating range is 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi) with 1.5 MPa (215 psi) proof pressure, and speed spans 30-500 mm/s on filtered air.
No - the ACP family is discontinued. The current-production replacement is the ACE12X5 (swap the P for an E), an ISO 21287 compact cylinder in the same bore, stroke and force class. Confirm the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions against your fixture before ordering, and add the -S code on the ACE if you need the magnet for CMSE / DMSE switches.
Request a Quote for the ACE12X5
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