This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is ACE16X70 — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the ACE16X70 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 ACP16X70
The AirTAC Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP16X70 is a double acting DIN-standard tight/compact air cylinder with a Ø16mm bore and 70mm stroke, M5×0.8 air ports and a hard-anodized aluminium body. This model is discontinued — the current-production replacement is the ACE16X70 (ISO 21287 ACE), in the same bore, stroke and force class.
- BoreØ16 mm
- Stroke70 mm
- Port sizeM5×0.8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM4×0.7
- StatusDiscontinued → ACE16X70
- 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 ACP16X70
A double acting compact cylinder built to the DIN-standard short-body format, the ACP16X70 pairs a 16 mm bore with a 70 mm stroke and a fixed TPU bumper at each end. At 0.5 MPa it pushes 100.5 N and pulls 75.4 N; at 0.7 MPa those figures rise to 140.7 N and 105.6 N, with a theoretical ceiling of 20.5 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Air supply is 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi), speed range 30-500 mm/s, and the port is M5x0.8.
The hard-anodized aluminium body with an S45C hard-chrome rod saves roughly 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, so it slots into slim fixtures and guarding where a full-length body will not go. As a working figure, plan on about 60 N of usable push at 0.5 MPa, which corresponds to lifting roughly 5 kg vertically with a 2:1 margin. Note this model is discontinued: the current-production successor is the ISO 21287 ACE16X70, so confirm mounting dimensions before ordering.
Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP16X70 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP16X70 |
|---|---|
| Series | ACP DIN compact cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | ACE16X70 |
| Bore size | Ø16 mm |
| Stroke | 70 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 ACE16X70 (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 ACE16X70 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 ACP16X70
| ACP | DIN compact cylinder (double-acting, discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 16 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×70 | 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 ACP16X70 Is Used
Small-part ejection from plastic molds
The 100.5 N push at 0.5 MPa is enough to strip lightweight molded clips or caps off a core pin, and the 70 mm stroke clears a shallow mold pocket without a long body.
Pusher on a benchtop sorting conveyor
With about 60 N of practical working force, the cylinder nudges 5 kg-class cartons or trays off a narrow laboratory or packaging line, and the short body fits beside the belt frame.
Sample lift in a compact test rig
Lifts about 5 kg vertically with a 2:1 margin, ideal for raising small vials or sensor heads inside a tight instrument enclosure where an ISO 15552 body would be twice as long.
Replacing the Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP16X70 with the ACE16X70
For light clamping and sorting duties the 16 mm bore delivers 100.5 N push at 0.5 MPa; if your load needs more, step up to the 20 mm bore at 157.1 N, or drop to 12 mm (56.5 N) for smaller parts. Remember that a plain ACP16X70 drifts when air is lost - 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 ordering the -S code adds the optional magnet for CMSE / DMSE switches. This model is discontinued; the drop-in replacement is the ACE16X70 - verify ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before the swap.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Current-production ACE → ACE16X70
- ✓ 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 ACP16X70 FAQ
At 0.5 MPa it pushes 100.5 N and pulls 75.4 N; at 0.7 MPa, 140.7 N push and 105.6 N pull; theoretical maximum is 20.5 kgf at 1.0 MPa. It is double acting, runs on air filtered to 40 um at 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi), proof pressure 1.5 MPa (215 psi), temperature -20 to +70 C, speed 30-500 mm/s, with a fixed TPU bumper at both ends.
Order the ACE16X70, the current-production ISO 21287 successor: swap the P for an E and you get the same 16 mm bore, 70 mm stroke and force class in a matching short body. Because the ACP was built to a DIN-standard format, confirm the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions against your fixture before switching. FA/FB flange, LB foot and CA/CB clevis options carry over, and the -S magnet code enables CMSE / DMSE switch mounting.
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