This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is ACE16X30SB — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the ACE16X30SB 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 ACP16X30SB
The AirTAC Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP16X30SB 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 ACE16X30SB (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 → ACE16X30SB
- 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 ACP16X30SB
The ACP16X30SB is a double acting compact cylinder in the DIN-standard ACP series, with a 16 mm bore and 30 mm stroke driving an 8 mm rod through a male thread (the B code). 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 peak of 20.5 kgf at 1.0 MPa. The short ISO 21287-class body saves roughly 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, so it slots into tight jigs and guarding where a full-length body will not fit. Note this model is discontinued; the current-production successor is ACE16X30.
For sizing, treat about 60 N (roughly 6 kg) as the usable push effort at 0.5 MPa rather than the full 100.5 N rating - vertically that means it lifts about 5 kg with a 2:1 margin. The hard-anodized aluminium body carries an S45C hard-chrome rod, fixed TPU bumpers at both ends, and a speed range of 30-500 mm/s at 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi). Because the S code is fitted, CMSE or DMSE reed and solid-state switches can be mounted directly on the body for end-of-stroke sensing.
Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP16X30SB Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP16X30SB |
|---|---|
| Series | ACP DIN compact cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | ACE16X30SB |
| 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 ACE16X30SB (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 ACE16X30SB 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 ACP16X30SB
| 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 ACP16X30SB Is Used
Small-part ejection from plastic molds
A 100.5 N push at 0.5 MPa is enough to kick finished caps or bushings out of shallow mold nests on packaging machinery, and the 30 mm stroke matches short ejection travel.
Position-verified gate on an assembly cell
With the -S magnet fitted, a DMSE switch confirms the 8 mm rod is fully retracted before a robot picks the next bracket, preventing collision on a compact transfer station.
Light clamping of circuit-board fixtures
About 60 N of usable clamping force holds PCBs or small housings in a drilling fixture, and the short body fits inside the fixture frame where space is scarce.
Replacing the Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP16X30SB with the ACE16X30SB
Check the load both ways before committing: the 12 mm bore delivers 56.5 N push at 0.5 MPa, while stepping up to the 20 mm bore gives 157.1 N - if your part or clamp force sits near 100 N, the 16 mm bore with margin is the right call. Remember a plain cylinder drifts when air is lost, so add a rod lock or pilot check valve if the load must stay put. FA/FB flange, LB foot and CA/CB clevis mountings bolt to the standard face, and the male rod thread suits I/Y knuckles. Order ACE16X30 as the drop-in replacement and confirm the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before swapping, since the ACP was built to a DIN standard.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Current-production ACE → ACE16X30SB
- ✓ 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 ACP16X30SB 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 model is discontinued - the current-production replacement is ACE16X30, which matches the same bore, stroke and force class. Confirm the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before swapping, because the ACP followed a DIN standard.
The short ISO 21287-class body saves about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, so it fits narrow jigs and guards. The S in the code means the optional magnet is fitted, so CMSE or DMSE reed or solid-state switches can be clipped on for stroke detection; models ordered without -S carry no magnet. Air supply is 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi), filtered to 40 um, with speed from 30-500 mm/s.
Related AirTAC ACE Cylinders
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