This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is ACE16X100 — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the ACE16X100 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 ACP16X100
The AirTAC Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP16X100 is a double acting DIN-standard tight/compact air cylinder with a Ø16mm bore and 100mm stroke, M5×0.8 air ports and a hard-anodized aluminium body. This model is discontinued — the current-production replacement is the ACE16X100 (ISO 21287 ACE), in the same bore, stroke and force class.
- BoreØ16 mm
- Stroke100 mm
- Port sizeM5×0.8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM4×0.7
- StatusDiscontinued → ACE16X100
- 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 ACP16X100
The ACP16X100 is a double acting compact cylinder built to the DIN-standard short-body format, with a 16 mm bore pushing the 8 mm rod out to a 100 mm stroke. At 0.5 MPa it delivers 100.5 N on extend and 75.4 N on retract, rising to 140.7 N at 0.7 MPa. Its hard-anodized aluminium body with an S45C hard-chrome rod keeps the mounting length roughly half that of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, so it slots into narrow slides and guarding where a full-length body cannot go.
A practical sizing check: treat about 60 N (0.6 of the push rating) as the usable working force at 0.5 MPa, which corresponds to lifting roughly 5 kg vertically with a 2:1 margin - enough for small fixture clamps or light part transfer. The 100 mm stroke exceeds the 75 mm standard maximum for this bore, so it is made to order. Note that this model is discontinued; the current-production drop-in is the ACE16X100 in the same bore, stroke and force class, so confirm the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before swapping.
Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP16X100 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP16X100 |
|---|---|
| Series | ACP DIN compact cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | ACE16X100 |
| Bore size | Ø16 mm |
| Stroke | 100 mm |
| Acting type | Double acting |
| Port size | M5×0.8 |
| Rod thread | M4×0.7 |
| 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 75 mm |
Specifications follow the official AirTAC ACP datasheet (now discontinued). The ACE16X100 (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 (Ø16mm)
| Pressure | Push force | Pull force |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 MPa | 101 N | 75 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 141 N | 106 N |
| Max (@1.0 MPa) | 21 kgf | |
The ACE16X100 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 ACP16X100
| ACP | DIN compact cylinder (double-acting, discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 16 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×100 | 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 ACP16X100 Is Used
Small fixture clamping
The 100.5 N push at 0.5 MPa suits light-duty clamps on CNC jigs for aluminium brackets, where the short body fits inside the fixture plate footprint.
Light part push-off
With about 5 kg of vertical-lift equivalent, the cylinder can eject small plastic housings or stamped clips off a conveyor lane at 30-500 mm/s.
Compact test stations
The 100 mm made-to-order stroke reaches deep into bench-top leak or assembly test rigs, with the optional -S magnet feeding CMSE / DMSE end-position signals.
Replacing the Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP16X100 with the ACE16X100
For a 100 mm stroke in this force band, compare the 12 mm bore (56.5 N push at 0.5 MPa) if the load is under 30 N, or step up to the 20 mm bore (157.1 N push) for heavier clamping. Both smaller and larger sizes share the M5x0.8 port. Mounting is chosen with FA/FB flange, LB foot or CA/CB clevis brackets, and the rod end here is a female M4x0.7 thread. If you need position sensing, order the -S code to add the optional magnet for CMSE / DMSE switches - without -S there is no magnet in the piston. A plain ACP16X100 will drift when air is removed, so add a rod lock or pilot check valve for a held load. Order the ACE16X100 as the current replacement.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Current-production ACE → ACE16X100
- ✓ 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 ACP16X100 FAQ
Push is 100.5 N and pull is 75.4 N at 0.5 MPa; at 0.7 MPa push rises to 140.7 N and pull to 105.6 N, with a theoretical maximum of 20.5 kgf at 1.0 MPa. It is double acting with a fixed TPU bumper at both ends, runs on air filtered to 40 um at 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi), proof pressure 1.5 MPa (215 psi), temperature -20 to +70 C, speed 30-500 mm/s, port M5x0.8 and a female M4x0.7 rod thread. The 100 mm stroke is non-standard for this bore and made to order.
Order the ACE16X100, the current ISO 21287 compact cylinder that replaces the ACP family: swap the P for an E and you get the same 16 mm bore, 100 mm stroke and force class in a short hard-anodized aluminium body. Because the ACP was built to a DIN-standard footprint, confirm the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions against your fixture before swapping. FA/FB flange, LB foot and CA/CB clevis brackets, plus the optional -S magnet for CMSE / DMSE switches, are available on the ACE.
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