This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is ACE16X70SB — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the ACE16X70SB 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 ACP16X70SB
The AirTAC Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP16X70SB 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 ACE16X70SB (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 → ACE16X70SB
- 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 ACP16X70SB
The ACP16X70SB is a double acting DIN-standard compact cylinder with a 16 mm bore and 70 mm stroke. Air drives the rod in both directions, and a fixed TPU bumper sits at each end of travel. 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. Its 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.
This unit carries the optional -S magnet, so CMSE or DMSE reed and solid-state switches can be clamped straight onto the hard-anodized aluminium body for end-of-stroke sensing. The B code gives a male rod thread on the 8 mm S45C hard-chrome rod. For sizing, treat about 60 N as the usable push force at 0.5 MPa, and expect roughly 5 kg of vertical lift with a 2:1 margin. Note that ACP is discontinued: the current-production drop-in is ACE16X70, so confirm ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before swapping.
Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP16X70SB Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP16X70SB |
|---|---|
| Series | ACP DIN compact cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | ACE16X70SB |
| 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 ACE16X70SB (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 ACE16X70SB 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 ACP16X70SB
| 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 ACP16X70SB Is Used
Small-parts ejection on assembly stations
The 70 mm stroke and 100.5 N push at 0.5 MPa clear a finished fastener or connector from a nest, while the fitted -S magnet feeds CMSE or DMSE switch signals back to the PLC.
Fixture clamping on a compact jig plate
With a body about 50% shorter than an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, the 16 mm bore clamps brackets or PCB carriers inside dense drill and press fixtures where length is the constraint.
Diverting light cartons on conveyor lines
About 5 kg of vertical lift at a 2:1 margin lets the male-threaded rod push or lift small packages at diverter points, running 30-500 mm/s from a simple 5/2 valve.
Replacing the Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP16X70SB with the ACE16X70SB
At 70 mm the stroke sits just under the 75 mm maximum standard stroke for a 16 mm bore, so no made-to-order build is needed. If 100.5 N of push at 0.5 MPa is marginal, step up to the 20 mm bore (157.1 N); if it is generous, the 12 mm bore (56.5 N) may save space. The male rod thread suits I/Y rod knuckles, and FA/FB flange, LB foot or CA/CB clevis mounts bolt to the same face. Remember the piston drifts when air is lost - add a rod lock or pilot check valve for held loads. Order ACE16X70 as the current replacement.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Current-production ACE → ACE16X70SB
- ✓ 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 ACP16X70SB FAQ
At 0.5 MPa the cylinder pushes 100.5 N and pulls 75.4 N; at 0.7 MPa it reaches 140.7 N push and 105.6 N pull. The theoretical maximum is 20.5 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Plan real work at roughly 60 N of push at 0.5 MPa, and expect about 5 kg of vertical lift with a 2:1 margin. Operating range is 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi) with 1.5 MPa (215 psi) proof pressure, and speed spans 30-500 mm/s.
The ACP family is no longer in production; ACE16X70 is the current ISO 21287 drop-in in the same bore, stroke and force class - confirm its mounting dimensions against your fixture before swapping. For sensing, this unit already carries the optional -S magnet, so CMSE or DMSE reed or solid-state switches clamp directly to the body; on a new ACE order you must specify the -S code or no magnet is fitted.
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