This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is ACE16X125 — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the ACE16X125 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 ACP16X125
The AirTAC Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP16X125 is a double acting DIN-standard tight/compact air cylinder with a Ø16mm bore and 125mm stroke, M5×0.8 air ports and a hard-anodized aluminium body. This model is discontinued — the current-production replacement is the ACE16X125 (ISO 21287 ACE), in the same bore, stroke and force class.
- BoreØ16 mm
- Stroke125 mm
- Port sizeM5×0.8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM4×0.7
- StatusDiscontinued → ACE16X125
- 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 ACP16X125
A double acting compact cylinder built to the DIN-standard short-body format, the ACP16X125 pairs a 16 mm bore with a 125 mm stroke and delivers 100.5 N push and 75.4 N pull at 0.5 MPa (140.7 N / 105.6 N at 0.7 MPa, 20.5 kgf theoretical maximum). Its hard-anodized aluminium body with an S45C hard-chrome rod saves roughly 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, which is why it was a favourite inside tight jigs, guarding and sliding gantries.
Plan on about 60 N (roughly 6 kg of thrust) of real work at 0.5 MPa instead of the full rating, so this bore suits light clamping, sorting and part-ejection duties rather than heavy pressing. Note two things before ordering: the 125 mm stroke is beyond the 75 mm standard maximum for bore 16, so it is a made-to-order build, and the ACP line is discontinued - the current-production drop-in is the ACE16X125 in the same bore, stroke and force class, so confirm the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before swapping.
Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP16X125 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP16X125 |
|---|---|
| Series | ACP DIN compact cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | ACE16X125 |
| Bore size | Ø16 mm |
| Stroke | 125 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 ACE16X125 (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 ACE16X125 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 ACP16X125
| ACP | DIN compact cylinder (double-acting, discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 16 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×125 | 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 ACP16X125 Is Used
Small clamp fixture
Clamps thin aluminium brackets on an electronics assembly jig, where the 100.5 N push at 0.5 MPa is ample and the short body fits between fixture plates.
Reject pusher on a conveyor
Knocks off-spec vials or small cartons off a pharma packaging line; the 125 mm stroke reaches across a narrow belt and the M5x0.8 ports suit compact valve manifolds.
Lab slide actuator
Drives a sample tray between two stations on a test bench, running 30-500 mm/s with the fixed TPU bumper absorbing the end-of-stroke stop.
Replacing the Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP16X125 with the ACE16X125
Size both ways: if 100.5 N push at 0.5 MPa is marginal for your load, step up to the 20 mm bore (157.1 N push) or 25 mm bore (245.4 N); if you only need light ejection, the 12 mm bore (56.5 N) may be enough. The 125 mm stroke exceeds the 75 mm standard limit for this bore, so expect a non-standard made-to-order unit. Mounting options were FA/FB flange, LB foot and CA/CB clevis, and the optional -S magnet code enabled CMSE / DMSE switches - without -S there is no magnet in the piston. Because a plain unit drifts when air is lost, add a rod lock or pilot check valve for held loads. Order the ACE16X125 as the current replacement.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Current-production ACE → ACE16X125
- ✓ 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 ACP16X125 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; theoretical maximum is 20.5 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Operating range is 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi), proof pressure 1.5 MPa (215 psi), speed 30-500 mm/s, temperature -20 to +70 C, air filtered to 40 um. The 125 mm stroke is a non-standard made-to-order length for this 16 mm bore.
The ACP family is discontinued; the current-production replacement is the ACE16X125, a drop-in successor in the same bore, stroke and force class - confirm the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before swapping. On sensors: the magnet was only fitted when the -S code was ordered, enabling CMSE / DMSE switches; a plain ACP16X125 has no magnet, so no switch can be mounted.
Request a Quote for the ACE16X125
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