This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is ACE16X160SB — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the ACE16X160SB 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 ACP16X160SB
The AirTAC Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP16X160SB 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 ACE16X160SB (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 → ACE16X160SB
- 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 ACP16X160SB
A double acting compact cylinder in the DIN-standard ACP series, the ACP16X160SB pairs a 16 mm bore with a 160 mm stroke and a male-threaded 8 mm rod. At 0.5 MPa it delivers 100.5 N on extension and 75.4 N on retraction, rising to 140.7 N at 0.7 MPa, with a theoretical peak of 20.5 kgf at 1.0 MPa. The hard-anodized aluminium body and S45C hard-chrome rod run at 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi) and 30-500 mm/s, with fixed TPU bumpers at both ends.
The short ISO 21287-class body saves about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, so it slots into slim pick-and-place heads and sliding doors where a full-length body cannot. Because the 160 mm stroke exceeds the 75 mm standard limit for bore 16, this unit is a made-to-order build. Plan on roughly 60 N (about 6 kgf) of usable push at 0.5 MPa, which lifts about 3 kg vertically with a 2:1 margin. Note this model is discontinued: the current-production drop-in is the ACE16X160, so confirm ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before swapping.
Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP16X160SB Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP16X160SB |
|---|---|
| Series | ACP DIN compact cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | ACE16X160SB |
| 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 ACE16X160SB (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 ACE16X160SB 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 ACP16X160SB
| 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 ACP16X160SB Is Used
Compact ejection station
The 100.5 N push at 0.5 MPa is enough to eject small stamped clips from a forming die, and the short body fits inside the die shoe where space is minimal.
Small-part vertical lift
With about 3 kg of vertical lift capacity at a 2:1 margin, the 160 mm stroke raises connector trays between an assembly bench and an inspection camera.
Position-verified sliding guard
The fitted -S magnet lets a DMSE switch confirm the guard is fully open or closed, with the 160 mm stroke covering the full travel of a narrow machine door.
Replacing the Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP16X160SB with the ACE16X160SB
For a 160 mm stroke at this force level, compare the 12 mm bore (56.5 N push at 0.5 MPa) if the load is light, or step up to the 20 mm bore (157.1 N push) for heavier tooling. Remember that a plain cylinder drifts when air is lost - add a rod lock or pilot check valve if the load must stay put. This -S version carries the optional magnet, so CMSE or DMSE switches can be read directly on the body, and the B code gives a male rod thread for knuckle or coupling attachment. For new projects, order the ACE16X160 instead, as ACP is discontinued.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Current-production ACE → ACE16X160SB
- ✓ 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 ACP16X160SB FAQ
At 0.5 MPa: 100.5 N push and 75.4 N pull. At 0.7 MPa: 140.7 N push and 105.6 N pull. Theoretical maximum is 20.5 kgf at 1.0 MPa. A practical rule of thumb is about 60 N of usable work at 0.5 MPa, roughly 3 kg of vertical lift with a 2:1 margin. Operating range is 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi) at 30-500 mm/s.
No - the standard stroke limit for a 16 mm bore is 75 mm, so 160 mm is a made-to-order build. The ACP family is discontinued; the current-production replacement is the ACE16X160 (swap the P for an E), which matches the bore, stroke and force class. Confirm the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before swapping, since the ACP follows the DIN-standard footprint.
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