This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is ACE16X125SB — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the ACE16X125SB 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 ACP16X125SB
The AirTAC Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP16X125SB 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 ACE16X125SB (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 → ACE16X125SB
- 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 ACP16X125SB
Double acting on both strokes, the ACP16X125SB is AirTAC's DIN-standard compact cylinder with a 16 mm bore and a made-to-order 125 mm stroke - longer than the 75 mm standard maximum for this bore, so it is built to order. 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, with a theoretical peak of 20.5 kgf at 1.0 MPa. The male rod thread (B code) bolts straight to I/Y knuckles, and the -S magnet is fitted, so CMSE or DMSE switches can be added for position feedback.
The short ISO 21287-class body saves roughly 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, which is why it suits slim guards and tight jig plates. In practice, plan on about 60 N (roughly 6 kg of push) of real work at 0.5 MPa, and expect it to lift about 5 kg vertically once you keep a 2:1 margin. Note this model is discontinued: the current drop-in is ACE16X125, same bore, stroke and force class - confirm the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before swapping.
Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP16X125SB Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP16X125SB |
|---|---|
| Series | ACP DIN compact cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | ACE16X125SB |
| 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 ACE16X125SB (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 ACE16X125SB 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 ACP16X125SB
| 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 ACP16X125SB Is Used
Vision-inspection lift station
The fitted -S magnet with a DMSE switch flags rod position on a 125 mm vertical lift of camera fixtures weighing up to about 5 kg, inside a guard too narrow for a full-length profile cylinder.
Small-parts press fit
With about 60 N of usable push at 0.5 MPa, the 16 mm bore seats bushings or labels in an electronics assembly jig, the male rod thread taking an I/Y knuckle directly.
Carton indexing on a benchtop line
A 125 mm made-to-order stroke advances small cartons between stations on a compact packaging bench, with CMSE switches confirming each index via the -S magnet.
Replacing the Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP16X125SB with the ACE16X125SB
At 16 mm bore you sit between the 12 mm size (56.5 N push at 0.5 MPa) and the 20 mm size (157.1 N push at 0.5 MPa); if your part weighs near the 5 kg vertical-lift figure, step up to 20 mm. The 125 mm stroke is non-standard for this bore (75 mm max standard), so order it as a made-to-order length. This unit carries the optional -S magnet and a male rod thread on a PT port; FA/FB flange, LB foot or CA/CB clevis mount it in standard fixtures. It does not hold load when air is lost - add a rod lock or pilot check valve if that matters. Replacement: ACE16X125.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Current-production ACE → ACE16X125SB
- ✓ 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 ACP16X125SB FAQ
At 0.5 MPa it pushes 100.5 N and pulls 75.4 N; at 0.7 MPa, 140.7 N push and 105.6 N pull; theoretical maximum 20.5 kgf at 1.0 MPa. It is double acting, runs 30-500 mm/s on air filtered to 40 um, at 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi) with 1.5 MPa (215 psi) proof pressure and -20 to +70 C. The 125 mm stroke exceeds the 75 mm standard maximum for bore 16, so it is made to order.
The hard-anodized aluminium body is a short ISO 21287-class design, saving about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, with FA/FB flange, LB foot or CA/CB clevis options. The S in the code means the optional -S magnet is fitted, so CMSE or DMSE reed or solid-state switches can be mounted; without -S there is no magnet. This model is discontinued - the current drop-in is ACE16X125, so confirm ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before ordering.
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