This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is ACE16X120S — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the ACE16X120S 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 ACP16X120S
The AirTAC Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP16X120S 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 ACE16X120S (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 → ACE16X120S
- 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 ACP16X120S
The ACP16X120S is a double acting compact cylinder in AirTAC's DIN-standard ACP series, with a 16 mm bore and a 120 mm stroke. Because the S code is in the model number, the optional magnet is fitted, so CMSE or DMSE reed and solid-state switches can be mounted for end-of-stroke sensing. Air enters through an M5x0.8 port, the rod is 8 mm with a female M4x0.7 thread, and a fixed TPU bumper sits at each end.
At 0.5 MPa this bore pushes 100.5 N and pulls 75.4 N; at 0.7 MPa the figures rise to 140.7 N and 105.6 N, with a theoretical maximum of 20.5 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Plan on roughly 60 N of usable push at 0.5 MPa, which corresponds to lifting about 5 kg vertically with a 2:1 margin - enough for small clamps, gates and part-present checks. The short ISO 21287-class body saves about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, so it slots into tight fixtures. Note that the 120 mm stroke exceeds the 75 mm standard maximum for a 16 mm bore, so it is made to order. This model is discontinued; the current-production drop-in is the ACE16X120, and buyers should confirm the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before swapping.
Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP16X120S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP16X120S |
|---|---|
| Series | ACP DIN compact cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | ACE16X120S |
| 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 ACE16X120S (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 ACE16X120S 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 ACP16X120S
| 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 ACP16X120S Is Used
Part-presence checks on electronics assembly lines
The fitted -S magnet feeds a CMSE or DMSE switch so the PLC confirms a PCB tray or connector block is seated, with 100.5 N of push at 0.5 MPa for light probing.
Small clamp fixtures on CNC jigs
About 60 N of usable push at 0.5 MPa (roughly a 5 kg vertical-lift equivalent) holds thin aluminium brackets against a locater, and the short body fits inside the jig footprint.
Gate diverters on packaging conveyors
The 120 mm made-to-order stroke swings a lightweight deflector across a 60 mm belt lane, with the M5x0.8 port keeping plumbing compact in tight guarding.
Replacing the Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP16X120S with the ACE16X120S
Size the job both ways before committing: a 12 mm bore gives 56.5 N push at 0.5 MPa, while a 20 mm bore raises it to 157.1 N - pick the 16 mm when your load sits between those. Remember that a plain ACP does not hold position when air is lost, so add a rod lock or pilot check valve for a held load. The 120 mm stroke is non-standard for this bore (75 mm max standard) and is built to order. FA/FB flange, LB foot and CA/CB clevis mountings bolt to the same face family. Since the ACP16X120S is discontinued, order the ACE16X120 as the current drop-in and verify the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions first.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Current-production ACE → ACE16X120S
- ✓ 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 ACP16X120S 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 and 105.6 N. The theoretical maximum is 20.5 kgf at 1.0 MPa. It is a double acting 16 mm bore cylinder with an 8 mm rod, M5x0.8 port, 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi) operating range and 30-500 mm/s speed. The 120 mm stroke is non-standard for this bore and made to order.
Order the ACE16X120, the ISO 21287 successor: swap the P for an E and you get the same 16 mm bore, 120 mm stroke and force class in a short-body compact cylinder. Confirm the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before swapping, because the ACP was built to a DIN standard. The -S magnet option carries over, so CMSE and DMSE switches still work.
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