This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is ACE16X80 — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the ACE16X80 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 ACP16X80
The AirTAC Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP16X80 is a double acting DIN-standard tight/compact air cylinder with a Ø16mm bore and 80mm stroke, M5×0.8 air ports and a hard-anodized aluminium body. This model is discontinued — the current-production replacement is the ACE16X80 (ISO 21287 ACE), in the same bore, stroke and force class.
- BoreØ16 mm
- Stroke80 mm
- Port sizeM5×0.8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM4×0.7
- StatusDiscontinued → ACE16X80
- 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 ACP16X80
The ACP16X80 is a double acting compact cylinder with a 16 mm bore and an 80 mm stroke, built to the DIN-standard short-body format with a hard-anodized aluminium body and an S45C hard-chrome piston rod. 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 maximum of 20.5 kgf at 1.0 MPa. The 80 mm stroke is longer than the 75 mm standard maximum for this bore, so it is made to order. AirTAC has discontinued the ACP family; the current-production replacement is the ISO 21287 ACE16X80, so confirm the mounting dimensions before swapping.
Because the short body saves about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, this unit slots into slim fixtures, sliding gates and small assembly heads. As a rule of thumb, plan on roughly 60 N of usable push at 0.5 MPa, which lifts about 5 kg vertically with a 2:1 margin. The M5x0.8 ports suit small-diameter tubing, and the female M4x0.7 rod thread accepts standard rod knuckles. Note that the piston drifts when air is lost, so use a rod lock or pilot check valve if the load must stay put.
Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP16X80 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP16X80 |
|---|---|
| Series | ACP DIN compact cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | ACE16X80 |
| Bore size | Ø16 mm |
| Stroke | 80 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 ACE16X80 (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 ACE16X80 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 ACP16X80
| ACP | DIN compact cylinder (double-acting, discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 16 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×80 | 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 ACP16X80 Is Used
Small-parts ejection on assembly benches
The 100.5 N push at 0.5 MPa ejects machined bushings or pressed pins from light fixtures, and the short body fits between bench frames where a full-length cylinder cannot.
Position-checked sliding covers
Order the -S magnet code and fit CMSE or DMSE switches to confirm open and closed positions on machine-guard slides running at 30-500 mm/s.
Light vertical lift-and-lower stations
With about 5 kg of vertical lift capacity at a 2:1 margin, the 80 mm stroke raises small trays or sensor carriages; add a pilot check valve to stop drift on air loss.
Replacing the Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP16X80 with the ACE16X80
Size this bore by force: a 12 mm bore delivers only 56.5 N push at 0.5 MPa, while the next step up, a 20 mm bore, gives 157.1 N, so the 16 mm ACP16X80 sits in the middle for light clamping and part transfer. If the load must hold position with the valve centred, add a rod lock or pilot check valve, since this cylinder does not lock on its own. Mounting brackets FA/FB flange, LB foot and CA/CB clevis bolt to the ISO 21287 face, and ordering the -S code adds the optional magnet for CMSE / DMSE switches. This model is discontinued; order the ACE16X80 as the drop-in successor after confirming dimensions.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Current-production ACE → ACE16X80
- ✓ 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 ACP16X80 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. 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. The 80 mm stroke exceeds the 75 mm standard maximum for a 16 mm bore, so it is made to order.
Order the ACE16X80, the ISO 21287 successor made by swapping the P for an E. It matches the same 16 mm bore, 80 mm stroke and force class with a comparable short body and mounting family. Because the ACP was DIN-standard, confirm the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before committing the swap.
Request a Quote for the ACE16X80
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