This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is ACE16X20SB — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the ACE16X20SB 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 ACP16X20SB
The AirTAC Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP16X20SB is a double acting DIN-standard tight/compact air cylinder with a Ø16mm bore and 20mm stroke, M5×0.8 air ports and a hard-anodized aluminium body. This model is discontinued — the current-production replacement is the ACE16X20SB (ISO 21287 ACE), in the same bore, stroke and force class.
- BoreØ16 mm
- Stroke20 mm
- Port sizeM5×0.8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM4×0.7
- StatusDiscontinued → ACE16X20SB
- 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 ACP16X20SB
Double acting compact cylinder with a 16 mm bore and 20 mm stroke, the ACP16X20SB pushes 100.5 N and pulls 75.4 N at 0.5 MPa (140.7 N / 105.6 N at 0.7 MPa, 20.5 kgf theoretical max at 1.0 MPa). Its hard-anodized aluminium body is about 50% shorter in mounting length than an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, so it slots into tight jigs and guarding where a full-length body cannot. The male rod thread (B code) and PT ports are ready for standard fittings.
This unit carries the optional -S magnet, so CMSE or DMSE reed and solid-state switches can be mounted directly on the body for end-of-stroke sensing. Running at 0.5 MPa, plan on roughly 60 N of usable push force, which lifts about 5 kg vertically with a 2:1 margin - enough for small clamps, chutes and light part transfer. Note that the ACP family is discontinued; the current-production drop-in is the ACE16X20 in the same bore, stroke and force class, so confirm ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before swapping.
Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP16X20SB Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP16X20SB |
|---|---|
| Series | ACP DIN compact cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | ACE16X20SB |
| Bore size | Ø16 mm |
| Stroke | 20 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 ACE16X20SB (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 ACE16X20SB 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 ACP16X20SB
| ACP | DIN compact cylinder (double-acting, discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 16 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×20 | 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 ACP16X20SB Is Used
Small-parts press fitting
The 100.5 N push at 0.5 MPa seats dowel pins and press-fit bushings into aluminium housings on electronics assembly benches, with the 20 mm stroke matching shallow insert depth.
Position-verified clamping
With the -S magnet fitted, CMSE or DMSE switches confirm full clamp closure on a 20 mm stroke before a robot or PLC releases the next cycle in a compact fixture.
Chute diverting
About 5 kg of vertical lift equivalent lets this cylinder flip lightweight diverters and gate flaps beside short conveyors where a full-length body will not fit.
Replacing the Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP16X20SB with the ACE16X20SB
At 100.5 N push at 0.5 MPa, the 16 mm bore suits light clamping and small part transfer; step down to the 12 mm bore (56.5 N) for tighter spaces or up to 20 mm (157.1 N) when you need roughly 50% more force. The 20 mm stroke sits well inside the 75 mm maximum standard stroke for this bore. The male rod thread (B) pairs with I/Y knuckles, and FA/FB flange, LB foot or CA/CB clevis mounts bolt to the ISO 21287 face. Without air the piston drifts - add a rod lock or pilot check valve if the load must be held. Order the ACE16X20 as the current replacement.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Current-production ACE → ACE16X20SB
- ✓ 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 ACP16X20SB FAQ
Push is 100.5 N and pull 75.4 N at 0.5 MPa; at 0.7 MPa push rises to 140.7 N and pull to 105.6 N, with a theoretical maximum of 20.5 kgf at 1.0 MPa. It is double acting with a 16 mm bore, 20 mm stroke, 8 mm male-threaded rod, M5x0.8 ports, operating pressure 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi), speed 30-500 mm/s and a fixed TPU bumper at both ends.
Order the ACE16X20, the current-production ISO 21287 successor: swap the P for an E and you get the same 16 mm bore, 20 mm stroke and force class in a short compact body. Because the ACP was built to the DIN standard, confirm the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions against your fixture before swapping, and re-check the rod-end male thread and M5x0.8 port arrangement.
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