This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is ACE16X120 — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the ACE16X120 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 ACP16X120
The AirTAC Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP16X120 is a double acting DIN-standard tight/compact air cylinder with a Ø16mm bore and 120mm stroke, M5×0.8 air ports and a hard-anodized aluminium body. This model is discontinued — the current-production replacement is the ACE16X120 (ISO 21287 ACE), in the same bore, stroke and force class.
- BoreØ16 mm
- Stroke120 mm
- Port sizeM5×0.8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM4×0.7
- StatusDiscontinued → ACE16X120
- 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 ACP16X120
The ACP16X120 is a double acting DIN-standard compact cylinder with a 16 mm bore and a 120 mm stroke, driven by air in both directions and fitted with a fixed TPU bumper at each end. At 0.5 MPa it pushes with 100.5 N and pulls with 75.4 N, rising to 140.7 N and 105.6 N at 0.7 MPa, with a theoretical maximum of 20.5 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Its hard-anodized aluminium body with an S45C hard-chrome rod runs on 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi) at 30-500 mm/s.
The short ISO 21287-class body saves about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, so it slots into narrow slides and guarding where a full-length body cannot. Plan on roughly 60 N (about 6 kg of vertical lift with a 2:1 margin) of usable push at 0.5 MPa rather than the full rating. Note that the 120 mm stroke exceeds the 75 mm standard maximum for this bore, so it is made to order. This model is discontinued: the current drop-in is the ACE16X120, and buyers should confirm ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before swapping.
Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP16X120 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP16X120 |
|---|---|
| Series | ACP DIN compact cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | ACE16X120 |
| Bore size | Ø16 mm |
| Stroke | 120 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 ACE16X120 (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 ACE16X120 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 ACP16X120
| ACP | DIN compact cylinder (double-acting, discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 16 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×120 | 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 ACP16X120 Is Used
Compact fixture clamping
The 100.5 N push at 0.5 MPa suits small jigs on CNC milling fixtures where the short body must fit between the clamp arm and the machine table.
Light part ejection
A 120 mm stroke clears small aluminium or plastic parts from shallow nests on assembly benches, with about 6 kg of vertical lift capacity at a 2:1 margin.
Gated slide positioning
With the optional -S magnet and CMSE or DMSE switches, the rod position is signalled on packaging-machine slides too tight for a full-length body.
Replacing the Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP16X120 with the ACE16X120
At 16 mm bore this cylinder delivers 100.5 N of push at 0.5 MPa; step down to the 12 mm bore (56.5 N) for lighter clamps or up to the 20 mm bore (157.1 N) if your fixture needs more force. Because the piston drifts when air is lost, add a rod lock or pilot check valve for any held load. The 120 mm stroke is non-standard for this bore and is built to order. FA/FB flange, LB foot and CA/CB clevis mounts bolt to the same face, and ordering the -S code adds the optional magnet for CMSE / DMSE switches. For new projects, specify the ACE16X120 instead.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Current-production ACE → ACE16X120
- ✓ 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 ACP16X120 FAQ
At 0.5 MPa it pushes 100.5 N and pulls 75.4 N; at 0.7 MPa those rise to 140.7 N push and 105.6 N pull. The theoretical maximum is 20.5 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Operating range is 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi) with a 1.5 MPa (215 psi) proof pressure, and speed spans 30-500 mm/s. The 120 mm stroke is a made-to-order length since the bore 16 standard maximum is 75 mm.
No. The ACP family is discontinued. The current-production replacement is the ACE16X120, an ISO 21287 compact cylinder in the same bore, stroke and force class. Because the ACP was built to a DIN standard, confirm the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before swapping. The ACE keeps the same FA/FB flange, LB foot and CA/CB clevis mounting family, and the optional -S magnet for CMSE / DMSE switches carries over.
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