This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is ACE16X160S — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the ACE16X160S 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 ACP16X160S
The AirTAC Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP16X160S 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 ACE16X160S (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 → ACE16X160S
- 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 ACP16X160S
Double acting and DIN-standard compact, the ACP16X160S moves its 8 mm rod with air in both directions and carries a fixed TPU bumper at each end. 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 ceiling of 20.5 kgf at 1.0 MPa. The 160 mm stroke is longer than the 75 mm standard limit for a 16 mm bore, so it is a made-to-order build. This model is discontinued; the current-production drop-in is the ISO 21287 ACE16X160 in the same bore, stroke and force class.
The short ISO 21287-class body saves roughly 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, which is why it suits tight jigs, guards and gantries. The -S code on this unit means the magnet is fitted, so CMSE or DMSE reed and solid-state switches can be clamped straight onto the hard-anodized aluminium body. As a buyer rule of thumb, plan on about 60 N (roughly 6 kg) of usable push at 0.5 MPa rather than the full 100.5 N rating, and expect about 10 kg of vertical lift capability at that pressure, or about 5 kg with a 2:1 margin. Operating range is 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi), speed 30-500 mm/s, and the female rod thread is M4x0.7.
Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP16X160S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP16X160S |
|---|---|
| Series | ACP DIN compact cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | ACE16X160S |
| 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 ACE16X160S (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 ACE16X160S 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 ACP16X160S
| 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 ACP16X160S Is Used
Small-part ejection from jigs
The 100.5 N push at 0.5 MPa is enough to eject machined bushings or plastic caps from light jigs, and the 160 mm made-to-order stroke reaches deep into the fixture where a standard 75 mm unit cannot.
Position-verified sliding doors on lab enclosures
Because the -S magnet is fitted, CMSE or DMSE switches report door open and closed states on instrumentation cabinets, with the 30-500 mm/s speed range keeping motion gentle.
Light vertical indexing of trays
With about 10 kg of vertical lift capability at 0.5 MPa (about 5 kg at a 2:1 margin), the 16 mm bore indexes small trays or sensor carriages in compact gantries that cannot fit a full-length profile cylinder.
Replacing the Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP16X160S with the ACE16X160S
At 16 mm bore this sits in the light-force band: 100.5 N push at 0.5 MPa. Step down to the 12 mm bore (56.5 N at 0.5 MPa) for lighter pick-and-place, or up to 20 mm (157.1 N) when the load creeps higher. Note that a plain unit of this type drifts when air is lost - it does not hold position - so add a rod lock or pilot check valve if the load must stay put. FA/FB flange, LB foot and CA/CB clevis mounts bolt to the standard face, and this -S version already carries the magnet for CMSE / DMSE switches. Before ordering, confirm the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions of the ACE16X160 replacement, since the ACP is a DIN-standard body.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Current-production ACE → ACE16X160S
- ✓ 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 ACP16X160S FAQ
Push is 100.5 N and pull 75.4 N at 0.5 MPa; at 0.7 MPa it is 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 made-to-order stroke, 8 mm rod, M5x0.8 port, M4x0.7 female rod thread, PT body ports, 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi) operating pressure, 1.5 MPa (215 psi) proof pressure, -20 to +70 C temperature range and 30-500 mm/s speed. Fixed TPU bumpers sit at both ends.
Order the ACE16X160, the current-production ISO 21287 successor: swap the P for an E and you get the same 16 mm bore, 160 mm stroke and force class in a short compact body. The ACE carries the same FA/FB flange, LB foot and CA/CB clevis mounting family and the optional magnet for CMSE / DMSE switches. Because the ACP was DIN-standard, confirm the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions against your fixture before swapping.
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