This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is ACE16X30B — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the ACE16X30B 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 ACP16X30B
The AirTAC Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP16X30B is a double acting DIN-standard tight/compact air cylinder with a Ø16mm bore and 30mm stroke, M5×0.8 air ports and a hard-anodized aluminium body. This model is discontinued — the current-production replacement is the ACE16X30B (ISO 21287 ACE), in the same bore, stroke and force class.
- BoreØ16 mm
- Stroke30 mm
- Port sizeM5×0.8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM4×0.7
- StatusDiscontinued → ACE16X30B
- 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 ACP16X30B
The ACP16X30B is a double acting compact cylinder in the DIN-standard ACP series, with a 16 mm bore and 30 mm stroke. At 0.5 MPa it delivers 100.5 N of push and 75.4 N of pull, rising to 140.7 N at 0.7 MPa, with a theoretical peak of 20.5 kgf at 1.0 MPa. The male rod thread (B code) ends in an 8 mm hard-chrome S45C rod, and the M5x0.8 ports suit small pneumatic circuits. Operating range is 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi) with a 1.5 MPa (215 psi) proof rating, running 30-500 mm/s from -20 to +70 C.
Its hard-anodized aluminium short body saves roughly 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, so it slots into tight fixtures, small guarding and compact gantries. In practice, plan on about 60 N of usable work at 0.5 MPa, which lifts roughly 5 kg vertically with a 2:1 margin. Note this model is discontinued: the current-production drop-in is ACE16X30, so confirm ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before swapping.
Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP16X30B Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP16X30B |
|---|---|
| Series | ACP DIN compact cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | ACE16X30B |
| Bore size | Ø16 mm |
| Stroke | 30 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 ACE16X30B (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 ACE16X30B 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 ACP16X30B
| ACP | DIN compact cylinder (double-acting, discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 16 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×30 | 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 ACP16X30B Is Used
Small-part press fitting
Seating pins or bushings into plastic housings on an electronics assembly bench, where the 100.5 N push at 0.5 MPa is enough and the 30 mm stroke keeps the fixture short.
Indexed slide on a compact feeder
Advancing components into a vibratory bowl or escapement with the male-thread rod driving a knuckle, using the -S magnet with CMSE switches for end-of-stroke signals.
Clamp arm in a test jig
Holding PCBs or small castings against a stop inside a tight guarding envelope, where the short body fits where a full-length ISO 15552 profile cylinder cannot.
Replacing the Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP16X30B with the ACE16X30B
Size the job both ways: the 12 mm bore gives 56.5 N push at 0.5 MPa, while the 20 mm bore reaches 157.1 N, so 100.5 N sits neatly between them for light clamping and indexing. The 30 mm stroke is well inside the 75 mm standard limit for this bore. Choose the B code for a male rod thread, add FA/FB flange, LB foot or CA/CB clevis to match the fixture, and order the -S code if CMSE / DMSE switches are needed - without it there is no magnet. For held loads, add a rod lock or pilot check valve, since the piston drifts when air is lost. Order ACE16X30 as the current replacement.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Current-production ACE → ACE16X30B
- ✓ 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 ACP16X30B FAQ
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. The theoretical maximum is 20.5 kgf at 1.0 MPa. It is a double acting 16 mm bore cylinder with a 30 mm stroke, M5x0.8 ports, 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi) operating pressure and 30-500 mm/s speed.
Order ACE16X30, the ISO 21287 successor made by swapping the P for an E - same bore, stroke and force class with a matching short body and mounting family. Confirm the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before the swap, since the ACP was built to the DIN standard. The fixed TPU bumper at both ends carries over, and the optional -S magnet enables CMSE / DMSE switches.
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