This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is ACE16X175B — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the ACE16X175B 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 ACP16X175B
The AirTAC Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP16X175B is a double acting DIN-standard tight/compact air cylinder with a Ø16mm bore and 175mm stroke, M5×0.8 air ports and a hard-anodized aluminium body. This model is discontinued — the current-production replacement is the ACE16X175B (ISO 21287 ACE), in the same bore, stroke and force class.
- BoreØ16 mm
- Stroke175 mm
- Port sizeM5×0.8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM4×0.7
- StatusDiscontinued → ACE16X175B
- 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 ACP16X175B
The ACP16X175B is a double acting DIN-standard compact cylinder from AirTAC, built on a hard-anodized aluminium body with an S45C hard-chrome 8 mm rod and a fixed TPU bumper at each end. Its 16 mm bore delivers 100.5 N push and 75.4 N pull at 0.5 MPa, rising to 140.7 N push at 0.7 MPa, with a theoretical peak of 20.5 kgf at 1.0 MPa. The short ISO 21287-class body saves about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, so it slides into tight jigs and guarding where a full-length body will not fit. The 175 mm stroke exceeds the 75 mm standard limit for this bore, so it is a made-to-order build.
For sizing, plan on roughly 60 N of usable push at 0.5 MPa - about 6 kg of real work - and expect it to lift around 5 kg vertically once a 2:1 margin is applied. The male rod thread (B code) and PT ports suit external rod accessories. This model is discontinued: the current-production drop-in is the ACE16X175 (swap the P for an E), so confirm ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before swapping. The optional -S magnet enables CMSE / DMSE switches; without -S there is no magnet.
Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP16X175B Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP16X175B |
|---|---|
| Series | ACP DIN compact cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | ACE16X175B |
| Bore size | Ø16 mm |
| Stroke | 175 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 ACE16X175B (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 ACE16X175B 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 ACP16X175B
| ACP | DIN compact cylinder (double-acting, discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 16 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×175 | 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 ACP16X175B Is Used
Small-parts ejection on assembly fixtures
The 100.5 N push at 0.5 MPa and 175 mm reach eject finished micro-components from nest plates on electronics assembly lines, with the short body fitting inside the fixture frame.
Light vertical lift in test rigs
With about 5 kg of vertical lift capacity at a 2:1 margin, this cylinder raises probe heads and small test fixtures on PCB and sensor test benches.
Positioned slides on packaging machines
Order the -S magnet and CMSE / DMSE switches to give end-of-stroke signals on short-stroke pusher slides in pharmaceutical cartoning and blister lines.
Replacing the Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP16X175B with the ACE16X175B
At 100.5 N push at 0.5 MPa, the 16 mm bore sits between the 12 mm bore (56.5 N) and the 20 mm bore (157.1 N) - step down for light clamping, step up if your load needs more margin. Note the 175 mm stroke is non-standard for this bore (max standard 75 mm), so it is made to order. A plain ACP does not hold position when air is lost; add a rod lock or pilot check valve for held loads. FA/FB flange, LB foot and CA/CB clevis mountings bolt to the ISO 21287 face, and the optional -S magnet pairs with CMSE / DMSE switches. For new projects, order the ACE16X175 instead - this ACP is discontinued.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Current-production ACE → ACE16X175B
- ✓ 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 ACP16X175B FAQ
At 0.5 MPa it pushes 100.5 N and pulls 75.4 N; at 0.7 MPa it pushes 140.7 N and pulls 105.6 N; theoretical maximum is 20.5 kgf at 1.0 MPa. The 175 mm stroke exceeds the 75 mm standard limit for a 16 mm bore, so it is a made-to-order stroke. Operating range is 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi) with a 1.5 MPa (215 psi) proof pressure, speed 30-500 mm/s, and the port is M5x0.8.
No - the ACP family is discontinued. The current-production drop-in is the ACE16X175 (swap the P for an E), which matches the same bore, stroke and force class in the ISO 21287 short-body format. Because the ACP was DIN-standard, confirm the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before swapping. The male rod thread, PT ports and FA/FB, LB and CA/CB mounting options carry over, and the optional -S magnet enables CMSE / DMSE switches.
Related AirTAC ACE Cylinders
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