This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is ACE16X10S — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the ACE16X10S 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 ACP16X10S
The AirTAC Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP16X10S is a double acting DIN-standard tight/compact air cylinder with a Ø16mm bore and 10mm stroke, M5×0.8 air ports and a hard-anodized aluminium body. This model is discontinued — the current-production replacement is the ACE16X10S (ISO 21287 ACE), in the same bore, stroke and force class.
- BoreØ16 mm
- Stroke10 mm
- Port sizeM5×0.8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM4×0.7
- StatusDiscontinued → ACE16X10S
- 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 ACP16X10S
The ACP16X10S is a double acting DIN-standard compact cylinder with a 16 mm bore and a short 10 mm stroke, built on a hard-anodized aluminium body with an S45C hard-chrome piston rod and a fixed TPU bumper at each end. This -S coded model carries the optional magnet, so CMSE or DMSE reed and solid-state switches can be clipped straight onto the body for end-of-stroke signalling. At 0.5 MPa it pushes 100.5 N and pulls 75.4 N; at 0.7 MPa those figures rise to 140.7 N and 105.6 N, with a theoretical maximum of 20.5 kgf at 1.0 MPa.
The short ISO 21287-class body saves roughly 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, which is why this size fits so well inside small fixtures, sliding guards and compact pick-and-place heads. Plan on about 60 N (roughly 6 kg) of real work at 0.5 MPa rather than the full 100.5 N rating, which corresponds to lifting about 10 kg vertically before any margin is applied. Note that this model is discontinued: the current-production drop-in is the ACE16X10, so confirm the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before swapping.
Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP16X10S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP16X10S |
|---|---|
| Series | ACP DIN compact cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | ACE16X10S |
| Bore size | Ø16 mm |
| Stroke | 10 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 ACE16X10S (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 ACE16X10S 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 ACP16X10S
| ACP | DIN compact cylinder (double-acting, discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 16 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×10 | 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 ACP16X10S Is Used
Small-part ejection on assembly fixtures
The 100.5 N push at 0.5 MPa is enough to kick a machined bushing or stamped clip off a nest, and the 10 mm stroke keeps the tool plate slim.
Position-confirmed clamping in test rigs
Because this -S model carries the magnet, a CMSE or DMSE switch confirms the clamp has reached its 10 mm end before the test cycle starts.
Short-stroke diverting on packaging lines
A 10 mm kick from a 16 mm bore nudges cartons or blisters between lanes where a full-length cylinder simply has no room to sit.
Replacing the Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP16X10S with the ACE16X10S
For a 10 mm stroke in this force band, compare the 12 mm bore (56.5 N push at 0.5 MPa) if the load is lighter and space is tighter, or step up to the 20 mm bore (157.1 N push) when you need more headroom. Remember that a plain cylinder of this type drifts when air is lost, so add a rod lock or pilot check valve if the load must stay put. The female M4x0.7 rod thread takes standard I/Y knuckles, and the M5x0.8 port keeps tubing small. Order the ACE16X10 as the current replacement and verify the mounting footprint against the ISO 21287 drawing.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Current-production ACE → ACE16X10S
- ✓ 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 ACP16X10S FAQ
At 0.5 MPa it pushes 100.5 N and pulls 75.4 N; at 0.7 MPa it pushes 140.7 N and pulls 105.6 N, with a theoretical maximum of 20.5 kgf at 1.0 MPa. It is a double acting 16 mm bore cylinder with a 10 mm stroke, an 8 mm rod, an M5x0.8 port, a female M4x0.7 rod thread, operating pressure 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi), proof pressure 1.5 MPa (215 psi), speed 30-500 mm/s and a temperature range of -20 to +70 C.
Order the ACE16X10, the current-production ISO 21287 successor: swap the P for an E and you get the same bore, stroke and force class in a matching short body. Since the ACP was DIN-standard, confirm the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions against your fixture before the swap, and re-check that your CMSE or DMSE switch position carries over.
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