This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is ACE16X80SB — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the ACE16X80SB 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 ACP16X80SB
The AirTAC Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP16X80SB 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 ACE16X80SB (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 → ACE16X80SB
- 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 ACP16X80SB
The ACP16X80SB is a double acting DIN-standard compact cylinder with a 16 mm bore and an 80 mm stroke, male rod thread (B code) and the optional -S magnet fitted so CMSE / DMSE reed or solid-state switches can be mounted. Push force is 100.5 N and pull 75.4 N at 0.5 MPa, rising to 140.7 N at 0.7 MPa. Note that 80 mm exceeds the 75 mm maximum standard stroke for this bore, so it is a made-to-order stroke.
Its short ISO 21287-class body saves roughly 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, which is why it suits tight jigs and guarding. In practice, plan for about 60 N (roughly 6 kgf) of usable push at 0.5 MPa, enough to lift about 5 kg vertically with a 2:1 margin. This model is discontinued; the current-production drop-in is the ACE16X80, so confirm ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before swapping.
Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP16X80SB Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP16X80SB |
|---|---|
| Series | ACP DIN compact cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | ACE16X80SB |
| 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 ACE16X80SB (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 ACE16X80SB 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 ACP16X80SB
| 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 ACP16X80SB Is Used
Small-part ejection on assembly benches
A 100.5 N push at 0.5 MPa clears stamped terminals or moulded caps from nests where a full-length cylinder would not fit in the 80 mm envelope.
Position-flagged slide gates on packaging lines
With the -S magnet fitted, CMSE or DMSE switches confirm gate open and closed states at up to 500 mm/s travel speed.
Sample lift in compact lab automation
The short body lifts about 5 kg vertically with a 2:1 margin, ideal for raising microplate stacks inside tight instrument frames.
Replacing the Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP16X80SB with the ACE16X80SB
At 0.5 MPa this bore delivers 100.5 N push; step down to a 12 mm bore (56.5 N) for lighter clamping or up to 20 mm (157.1 N) if your load sits near the limit. Because the piston drifts when air is lost, add a rod lock or pilot check valve for held loads. The male rod thread pairs with I/Y knuckles, and FA/FB flange, LB foot or CA/CB clevis mountings bolt to the same face family. Order the ACE16X80 as the current replacement and verify mounting dimensions.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Current-production ACE → ACE16X80SB
- ✓ 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 ACP16X80SB FAQ
At 0.5 MPa it pushes 100.5 N and pulls 75.4 N; at 0.7 MPa push is 140.7 N and pull 105.6 N, with a theoretical maximum of 20.5 kgf at 1.0 MPa. The model is discontinued; the current-production replacement is the ACE16X80 in the same bore, stroke and force class - confirm ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before swapping.
The 80 mm stroke exceeds the 75 mm standard maximum for a 16 mm bore, so this unit is made to order. A fixed TPU bumper at each end simply decelerates the piston at the ends of travel; it does not hold or brake a load, so use a rod lock or pilot check valve where position must be retained. The M5x0.8 port and male rod thread are standard on this code.
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