This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is ACE16X160 — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the ACE16X160 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 ACP16X160
The AirTAC Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP16X160 is a double acting DIN-standard tight/compact air cylinder with a Ø16mm bore and 160mm stroke, M5×0.8 air ports and a hard-anodized aluminium body. This model is discontinued — the current-production replacement is the ACE16X160 (ISO 21287 ACE), in the same bore, stroke and force class.
- BoreØ16 mm
- Stroke160 mm
- Port sizeM5×0.8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM4×0.7
- StatusDiscontinued → ACE16X160
- 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 ACP16X160
The ACP16X160 is a double acting DIN-standard compact cylinder with a 16 mm bore and a 160 mm stroke, driving an 8 mm hard-chromed S45C rod from a 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. Because the short ISO 21287-class body saves roughly 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, it slots into slim fixtures and sliding guards that a full-length body cannot reach.
Two practical notes for buyers. First, plan on about 60 N (roughly 6 kg of thrust) of usable work at 0.5 MPa rather than the full rating, which means this bore comfortably lifts about 5 kg vertically with a 2:1 margin - enough for small covers, chutes or light clamping plates. Second, the 160 mm stroke is longer than the 75 mm maximum standard stroke for a 16 mm bore, so this unit is made to order. The ACP family is discontinued; the current-production drop-in is the ACE16X160, so confirm ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before swapping.
Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP16X160 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP16X160 |
|---|---|
| Series | ACP DIN compact cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | ACE16X160 |
| Bore size | Ø16 mm |
| Stroke | 160 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 ACE16X160 (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 ACE16X160 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 ACP16X160
| ACP | DIN compact cylinder (double-acting, discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 16 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×160 | 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 ACP16X160 Is Used
Sliding guard interlocks on packaging machines
A 160 mm stroke in a short body suits guard doors and interlock gates where a full-length profile cylinder will not fit behind the frame.
Lab sample pushers and small test rigs
With 100.5 N push at 0.5 MPa, the 16 mm bore indexes sample trays and light fixtures on benchtop automation at 30-500 mm/s.
Lift-assist for small chute gates
The bore lifts about 5 kg vertically with a 2:1 margin, enough for gravity chute gates and light diverters on conveyor lines.
Replacing the Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP16X160 with the ACE16X160
Size up or down by force: the 12 mm bore gives 56.5 N push at 0.5 MPa for lighter tasks, while the 20 mm bore reaches 157.1 N if you need more margin on the same footprint. Remember that a plain ACP does not hold its position when air is lost - the piston drifts - so add a rod lock or pilot check valve for held loads. The female M4x0.7 rod thread and PT ports are standard, FA/FB flange, LB foot and CA/CB clevis mountings bolt to the same face, and CMSE or DMSE switches work only if you order the optional -S magnet version. For new projects, specify the ACE16X160 instead, as this model is discontinued.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Current-production ACE → ACE16X160
- ✓ 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 ACP16X160 FAQ
Push is 100.5 N and pull is 75.4 N at 0.5 MPa; at 0.7 MPa it delivers 140.7 N push and 105.6 N pull, with a theoretical maximum of 20.5 kgf at 1.0 MPa. It is double acting with a 16 mm bore, 160 mm stroke, 8 mm rod, M5x0.8 ports, female M4x0.7 rod thread, operating pressure 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi), proof pressure 1.5 MPa (215 psi), speed 30-500 mm/s and a temperature range of -20 to +70 C. The 160 mm stroke is a made-to-order length because the bore's standard maximum is 75 mm.
Order the ACE16X160, the current-production ISO 21287 successor made by swapping the P for an E. It matches the same 16 mm bore, 160 mm stroke and force class, but because the ACP was built to the DIN standard, confirm the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions and hole pattern against your fixture before swapping. If you need position feedback on the replacement, the magnet option enables CMSE or DMSE switches.
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