This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is ACE12X80B — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the ACE12X80B 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 ACP12X80B
The AirTAC Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP12X80B is a double acting DIN-standard tight/compact air cylinder with a Ø12mm bore and 80mm stroke, M5×0.8 air ports and a hard-anodized aluminium body. This model is discontinued — the current-production replacement is the ACE12X80B (ISO 21287 ACE), in the same bore, stroke and force class.
- BoreØ12 mm
- Stroke80 mm
- Port sizeM5×0.8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM3×0.5
- StatusDiscontinued → ACE12X80B
- 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 ACP12X80B
The ACP12X80B is a double acting DIN-standard compact cylinder with a 12 mm bore and an 80 mm stroke, built on a hard-anodized aluminium body with an S45C hard-chrome rod and a fixed TPU bumper at each end. 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. The B code gives a male rod thread on the 6 mm rod, and the air port is M5x0.8.
Because the short ISO 21287-class body saves roughly 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, this model slots into tight fixtures and small assemblies. As a planning figure, count on about 34 N of usable push at 0.5 MPa, which corresponds to lifting roughly 3 kg vertically with a 2:1 margin. Note that the 80 mm stroke exceeds the 50 mm standard maximum for this bore, so it is a made-to-order item. The ACP family is discontinued; the current-production replacement is the ACE12X80, so confirm ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before swapping.
Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP12X80B Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP12X80B |
|---|---|
| Series | ACP DIN compact cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | ACE12X80B |
| Bore size | Ø12 mm |
| Stroke | 80 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 ACE12X80B (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 ACE12X80B 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 ACP12X80B
| ACP | DIN compact cylinder (double-acting, discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 12 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×80 | 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 ACP12X80B Is Used
Micro part ejection
Ejects small plastic or machined parts from a fixture in a compact assembly station, where the 56.5 N push at 0.5 MPa is ample for parts under 3 kg.
Lab sample indexing
Advances sample trays or slides in benchtop laboratory equipment, using the short 12 mm bore body that fits where a full-length cylinder cannot.
Small gate actuation
Opens and closes a light interlock gate on packaging machinery, with the male rod thread (B code) simplifying linkage attachment.
Replacing the Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP12X80B with the ACE12X80B
At 56.5 N push at 0.5 MPa this is the lightest force class in the range: step down is not possible below 12 mm, while the 16 mm bore reaches 100.5 N at the same pressure if you need more push. The 80 mm stroke is non-standard for this bore (standard tops out at 50 mm), so it is built to order. The B code selects a male rod thread; omit it for a female thread. No magnet is fitted, so position switches cannot be used - order the -S version if CMSE / DMSE sensing is planned. For a held load, add a rod lock or pilot check valve, since the piston drifts when air is lost. Order the ACE12X80 as the current replacement and verify the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Current-production ACE → ACE12X80B
- ✓ 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 ACP12X80B FAQ
At 0.5 MPa it pushes 56.5 N and pulls 42.4 N; at 0.7 MPa, 79.2 N push and 59.4 N pull; theoretical maximum 11.5 kgf at 1.0 MPa. It is double acting with a 12 mm bore, 80 mm made-to-order stroke, 6 mm male-thread rod, M5x0.8 port, 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi) operating pressure and 30-500 mm/s speed.
No - the ACP family is discontinued. The current-production drop-in is the ACE12X80 (swap the P for an E), 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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