This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is ACE16X150SB — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the ACE16X150SB 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 ACP16X150SB
The AirTAC Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP16X150SB is a double acting DIN-standard tight/compact air cylinder with a Ø16mm bore and 150mm stroke, M5×0.8 air ports and a hard-anodized aluminium body. This model is discontinued — the current-production replacement is the ACE16X150SB (ISO 21287 ACE), in the same bore, stroke and force class.
- BoreØ16 mm
- Stroke150 mm
- Port sizeM5×0.8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM4×0.7
- StatusDiscontinued → ACE16X150SB
- 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 ACP16X150SB
A double acting compact cylinder in the DIN-standard ACP series, the ACP16X150SB pairs a 16 mm bore with a 150 mm stroke and a male rod thread (B code). 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 about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, so it slots into narrow slides and fixtures. Note the 150 mm stroke exceeds the 75 mm standard maximum for this bore, so it is a made-to-order build.
The S code means the optional -S magnet is fitted, so CMSE or DMSE reed and solid-state switches can be clamped straight onto the hard-anodized aluminium body for end-of-stroke sensing. The rod is S45C hard-chrome plated, and fixed TPU bumpers sit at both ends. For planning, count on roughly 60 N of usable push at 0.5 MPa (about 0.6 of the rating), which lifts about 5 kg vertically with a 2:1 margin. This model is discontinued; the current drop-in is ACE16X150, same bore, stroke and force class - confirm the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before swapping.
Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP16X150SB Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP16X150SB |
|---|---|
| Series | ACP DIN compact cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | ACE16X150SB |
| Bore size | Ø16 mm |
| Stroke | 150 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 ACE16X150SB (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 ACE16X150SB 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 ACP16X150SB
| ACP | DIN compact cylinder (double-acting, discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 16 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×150 | 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 ACP16X150SB Is Used
Compact ejection on assembly fixtures
The 60 N usable push at 0.5 MPa is enough to eject small plastic housings or stamped clips from a nest, and the short body fits inside the fixture plate where a full-length cylinder cannot.
Position-verified clamping in test rigs
With the fitted -S magnet driving a DMSE switch, a PCB test fixture can confirm the 8 mm rod has reached full clamp before the probe cycle starts.
Small-batch carton push-off
A 150 mm stroke sweeps a single folded carton off a conveyor lane; at 140.7 N push at 0.7 MPa it handles lightweight packs at up to 500 mm/s.
Replacing the Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP16X150SB with the ACE16X150SB
Size both ways: if 100.5 N push at 0.5 MPa is more than your load needs, a 12 mm bore (56.5 N) saves space; if you need more, step up to a 20 mm bore (157.1 N) at the same M5x0.8 port size. Keep speed between 30 and 500 mm/s and pressure between 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi). Remember that a plain cylinder drifts when air is lost - add a rod lock or pilot check valve if the load must stay put. The 150 mm stroke is non-standard for this bore and made to order. FA/FB flange, LB foot and CA/CB clevis mountings bolt to the same face. Order ACE16X150 as the current-production replacement.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Current-production ACE → ACE16X150SB
- ✓ 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 ACP16X150SB FAQ
Push is 100.5 N and pull is 75.4 N at 0.5 MPa; at 0.7 MPa push rises to 140.7 N and pull to 105.6 N, with a theoretical maximum of 20.5 kgf at 1.0 MPa. It is double acting with an 8 mm male-thread rod, M5x0.8 port, operating range 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi), proof pressure 1.5 MPa (215 psi), speed 30-500 mm/s and temperature -20 to +70 C.
Order ACE16X150, the current ISO 21287 successor made by swapping the P for an E. It matches the same 16 mm bore, 150 mm stroke and force class, and accepts the same FA/FB, LB and CA/CB mountings. Because the ACP was DIN-standard, confirm the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions against your drawing before the swap. The -S magnet option and CMSE / DMSE switch compatibility carry over.
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