This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is ACE16X15S — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the ACE16X15S 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 ACP16X15S
The AirTAC Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP16X15S is a double acting DIN-standard tight/compact air cylinder with a Ø16mm bore and 15mm stroke, M5×0.8 air ports and a hard-anodized aluminium body. This model is discontinued — the current-production replacement is the ACE16X15S (ISO 21287 ACE), in the same bore, stroke and force class.
- BoreØ16 mm
- Stroke15 mm
- Port sizeM5×0.8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM4×0.7
- StatusDiscontinued → ACE16X15S
- 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 ACP16X15S
The ACP16X15S is a double acting DIN-standard compact cylinder with a 16 mm bore and 15 mm stroke, fitted with the optional -S magnet so CMSE or DMSE reed and solid-state switches can be mounted directly on the hard-anodized aluminium body. 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 roughly 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, so it slots into tight fixtures where a full-length body will not fit.
In practice, plan on about 60 N (roughly 6 kgf) of usable push at 0.5 MPa, which lifts about 3 kg vertically once a 2:1 margin is applied - enough for light clamping, sorting gates and small part ejection. Air supply is 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi) filtered to 40 um, speed runs 30-500 mm/s, and a fixed TPU bumper sits at both ends. Note that this model is discontinued: the current-production drop-in is ACE16X15, so confirm ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before swapping.
Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP16X15S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP16X15S |
|---|---|
| Series | ACP DIN compact cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | ACE16X15S |
| Bore size | Ø16 mm |
| Stroke | 15 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 ACE16X15S (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 ACE16X15S 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 ACP16X15S
| ACP | DIN compact cylinder (double-acting, discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 16 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×15 | 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 ACP16X15S Is Used
Small-part ejection on assembly stations
The 15 mm stroke and 100.5 N push at 0.5 MPa eject finished connectors or bushings off a nest, while the short body fits inside the station frame.
Position feedback on a pick-and-place gantry
Because the -S magnet is fitted, a CMSE or DMSE switch confirms extend and retract of a 15 mm transfer move without external proximity sensors.
Light clamping of PCB fixtures
About 6 kgf of usable push at 0.5 MPa holds small circuit boards in a test jig, and the M5x0.8 port keeps plumbing compact.
Replacing the Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP16X15S with the ACE16X15S
For a 15 mm stroke at this force level, the 16 mm bore is the right pick; if your load needs more than about 100 N at 0.5 MPa, step up to the 20 mm bore (157.1 N push) or drop to the 12 mm bore (56.5 N) for lighter duty. The female M4x0.7 rod thread takes standard I/Y knuckles, and FA/FB flange, LB foot or CA/CB clevis mounts bolt to the same face. A plain cylinder does not hold position when air is lost - add a rod lock or pilot check valve for a held load. Order ACE16X15 as the current replacement and verify ISO 21287 mounting dimensions.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Current-production ACE → ACE16X15S
- ✓ 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 ACP16X15S FAQ
At 0.5 MPa it pushes 100.5 N and pulls 75.4 N. At 0.7 MPa push rises to 140.7 N and pull to 105.6 N. The theoretical maximum is 20.5 kgf at 1.0 MPa. It is double acting, runs at 30-500 mm/s on 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi) air, and the 15 mm stroke is within the 75 mm standard range for this bore.
Order ACE16X15, the current-production ISO 21287 successor: swap the P for an E and you get the same 16 mm bore, 15 mm stroke and force class with a matching short body and mounting family. The ACP is DIN-standard, so confirm the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before swapping. The -S magnet code and CMSE / DMSE switch options carry over.
Request a Quote for the ACE16X15S
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