This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is ACE16X90B — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the ACE16X90B 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 ACP16X90B
The AirTAC Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP16X90B is a double acting DIN-standard tight/compact air cylinder with a Ø16mm bore and 90mm stroke, M5×0.8 air ports and a hard-anodized aluminium body. This model is discontinued — the current-production replacement is the ACE16X90B (ISO 21287 ACE), in the same bore, stroke and force class.
- BoreØ16 mm
- Stroke90 mm
- Port sizeM5×0.8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM4×0.7
- StatusDiscontinued → ACE16X90B
- 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 ACP16X90B
The ACP16X90B is a double acting compact cylinder in the DIN-standard ACP series, with a 16 mm bore and a 90 mm stroke. Air drives the piston both ways, and fixed TPU bumpers sit at each end of the hard-anodized aluminium body. At 0.5 MPa it pushes with 100.5 N and pulls with 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 B code gives a male rod thread on the 8 mm rod, and the M5x0.8 port is standard for this bore.
Its short ISO 21287-class body saves roughly 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, so it slots into slim fixtures and guarding. For sizing, treat about 60 N (0.6 x 100.5 N) as the practical working force at 0.5 MPa, which lifts roughly 6 kg vertically before you halve it for margin. The 90 mm stroke exceeds the 75 mm standard maximum for bore 16, so it is made to order. Note this model is discontinued: the current-production drop-in is ACE16X90, and you should confirm the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before swapping.
Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP16X90B Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP16X90B |
|---|---|
| Series | ACP DIN compact cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | ACE16X90B |
| Bore size | Ø16 mm |
| Stroke | 90 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 ACE16X90B (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 ACE16X90B 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 ACP16X90B
| ACP | DIN compact cylinder (double-acting, discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 16 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×90 | 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 ACP16X90B Is Used
Small-part ejection from plastic molds
The 100.5 N push at 0.5 MPa is enough to strip lightweight molded caps or bushings off an ejector pin, and the short body fits the tight space under a small mold base.
Packaging line pusher for cartons
With about 6 kg of practical vertical-equivalent capacity, this 16 mm bore side-pushes small cartons or blister packs off a conveyor at speeds up to 500 mm/s.
Lab sample-clamp actuation
The male rod thread (B code) accepts a custom clamp tip for holding sample trays or test fixtures, with the 90 mm made-to-order stroke covering a deep reach into the fixture.
Replacing the Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP16X90B with the ACE16X90B
At 16 mm bore you sit between the 12 mm bore (56.5 N push at 0.5 MPa) and the 20 mm bore (157.1 N push at 0.5 MPa), so step up if your load needs more than about 60 N of usable force. The 90 mm stroke is above the 75 mm standard limit for this bore and is built to order. If you need position feedback, order the -S version with the optional magnet so CMSE or DMSE switches can be fitted; this B-coded model has no magnet. A plain cylinder of this type drifts when air is lost, so add a rod lock or pilot check valve for held loads. For new designs, specify the ACE16X90, the current replacement in the same force class.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Current-production ACE → ACE16X90B
- ✓ 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 ACP16X90B 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, with a theoretical maximum of 20.5 kgf at 1.0 MPa. It is double acting with an 8 mm male-thread rod, M5x0.8 port, operating pressure 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi), proof pressure 1.5 MPa (215 psi), speed 30-500 mm/s, and a temperature range of -20 to +70 C. The 90 mm stroke is non-standard for bore 16 (75 mm max standard) and is made to order.
This model is discontinued; the current-production replacement is ACE16X90, which matches the same 16 mm bore, 90 mm stroke and force class on the ISO 21287 short body. Confirm the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before swapping, since the ACP was built to the DIN standard. For switching, order the -S code with the optional magnet, which allows CMSE or DMSE reed or solid-state switches; without -S there is no magnet and no sensor can be mounted.
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