This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is ACE16X15SB — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the ACE16X15SB 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 ACP16X15SB
The AirTAC Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP16X15SB 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 ACE16X15SB (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 → ACE16X15SB
- 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 ACP16X15SB
Double acting on both strokes, the ACP16X15SB is a DIN-standard compact cylinder with a 16 mm bore and a short 15 mm stroke. At 0.5 MPa it pushes 100.5 N and pulls 75.4 N, rising to 140.7 N push at 0.7 MPa, with a theoretical ceiling of 20.5 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Its hard-anodized aluminium body with an S45C hard-chrome rod runs on 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi) at 30-500 mm/s, and the male rod thread (B code) suits knuckle fittings.
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 and guarding. Because the -S magnet is fitted on this model, CMSE or DMSE reed and solid-state switches can be added for end-of-stroke sensing. In practice, plan on about 60 N (roughly 6 kgf) of usable push at 0.5 MPa, which lifts about 5 kg vertically with a 2:1 margin. Note this model is discontinued: the current-production drop-in is ACE16X15, so confirm ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before swapping.
Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP16X15SB Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP16X15SB |
|---|---|
| Series | ACP DIN compact cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | ACE16X15SB |
| 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 ACE16X15SB (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 ACE16X15SB 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 ACP16X15SB
| 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 ACP16X15SB Is Used
Small-part ejection
A 15 mm stroke with 100.5 N push at 0.5 MPa is enough to kick stamped clips or moulded caps off a nest on a packaging line without disturbing the fixture.
Position-confirmed clamping
With the -S magnet fitted, CMSE or DMSE switches confirm full clamp on an electronics assembly jig, so the PLC will not cycle until the 16 mm bore reaches the end of stroke.
Compact gate actuator
The short body, about 50% shorter than an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, slides a small guard or chute gate inside machine framing where a full-length body will not fit.
Replacing the Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP16X15SB with the ACE16X15SB
For a 15 mm stroke at this force level, the 16 mm bore gives 100.5 N push at 0.5 MPa; drop to the 12 mm bore (56.5 N) for lighter clamping or step up to the 20 mm bore (157.1 N) if the load grows. Remember the piston drifts when air is lost, so add a rod lock or pilot check valve if the load must stay put. The male rod thread pairs with I/Y knuckles, and FA/FB flange or LB foot mounts bolt to the face. This unit is discontinued - order ACE16X15 as the current equivalent and verify the ISO 21287 footprint.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Current-production ACE → ACE16X15SB
- ✓ 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 ACP16X15SB 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 is 20.5 kgf at 1.0 MPa. The model is discontinued, and the current-production replacement is ACE16X15 in the same bore, stroke and force class - confirm the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before swapping.
It is a double-acting compact cylinder with a hard-anodized aluminium body, an 8 mm S45C hard-chrome rod with male thread, an M5x0.8 port and fixed TPU bumpers at both ends. This version carries the optional -S magnet, so CMSE or DMSE reed or solid-state switches can be mounted for stroke detection.
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