This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is ACE12X90SB — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the ACE12X90SB 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 ACP12X90SB
The AirTAC Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP12X90SB is a double acting DIN-standard tight/compact air cylinder with a Ø12mm bore and 90mm stroke, M5×0.8 air ports and a hard-anodized aluminium body. This model is discontinued — the current-production replacement is the ACE12X90SB (ISO 21287 ACE), in the same bore, stroke and force class.
- BoreØ12 mm
- Stroke90 mm
- Port sizeM5×0.8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM3×0.5
- StatusDiscontinued → ACE12X90SB
- 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 ACP12X90SB
A double acting compact cylinder in the DIN-standard ACP series, the ACP12X90SB runs a 12 mm bore with a 90 mm stroke, a 6 mm rod and an M5x0.8 port. Its short ISO 21287-class body saves about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, so it slots into tight jigs and guarding where a full-length body cannot. The 90 mm stroke is beyond the 50 mm standard maximum for this bore, so it is a made-to-order build. This unit carries the -S magnet code, so CMSE or DMSE reed and solid-state switches can be fitted for position feedback.
At 0.5 MPa the bore 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 11.5 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Plan on roughly 34 N of usable force at 0.5 MPa, which lifts about 2.9 kg vertically with a 2:1 margin. The hard-anodized aluminium body and S45C hard-chrome rod handle 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi) at 30-500 mm/s, with fixed TPU bumpers at both ends. Note this model is discontinued: the current-production drop-in is ACE12X90, so confirm ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before swapping.
Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP12X90SB Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP12X90SB |
|---|---|
| Series | ACP DIN compact cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | ACE12X90SB |
| Bore size | Ø12 mm |
| Stroke | 90 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 ACE12X90SB (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 ACE12X90SB 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 ACP12X90SB
| ACP | DIN compact cylinder (double-acting, discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 12 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×90 | 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 ACP12X90SB Is Used
Vision-inspection lift in electronics assembly
The -S magnet feeds CMSE switch signals to a camera trigger, while the 56.5 N push at 0.5 MPa raises a lightweight PCB carrier about 2.9 kg vertically with margin.
Small-part ejection from a molding fixture
A 90 mm made-to-order stroke clears a deep cavity, and the 42.4 N pull retracts the ejector pin without dragging the finished nylon bushing.
Sample vial indexing on a lab autosampler
The short body fits inside the instrument housing, and the male rod thread accepts a knuckle that nudges one 12 mm vial per cycle at 30-500 mm/s.
Replacing the Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP12X90SB with the ACE12X90SB
For a 90 mm stroke at this force level, compare the 16 mm bore (100.5 N push at 0.5 MPa) if the load sits near 34 N, or drop to a shorter stroke on the same 12 mm bore if travel allows. If the cylinder must hold a load with air off, add a rod lock or pilot check valve - the bumper does not lock the piston. The male rod thread (B code) suits I/Y rod knuckles, and FA/FB flange, LB foot or CA/CB clevis mounts bolt to the same face. Order ACE12X90 as the current replacement.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Current-production ACE → ACE12X90SB
- ✓ 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 ACP12X90SB FAQ
At 0.5 MPa it pushes 56.5 N and pulls 42.4 N; at 0.7 MPa it pushes 79.2 N and pulls 59.4 N, with a theoretical maximum of 11.5 kgf at 1.0 MPa. The air port is M5x0.8 and the rod end is a male thread (B code). Operating range is 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi) at 30-500 mm/s.
No - the standard maximum stroke for a 12 mm bore is 50 mm, so 90 mm is a made-to-order build. The ACP family is discontinued; the current-production drop-in is ACE12X90 (same bore, stroke and force class). Confirm the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before swapping, since the ACP follows a DIN-standard footprint.
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