This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is ACE20X100 — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the ACE20X100 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 ACP20X100
The AirTAC Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP20X100 is a double acting DIN-standard tight/compact air cylinder with a Ø20mm bore and 100mm stroke, M5×0.8 air ports and a hard-anodized aluminium body. This model is discontinued — the current-production replacement is the ACE20X100 (ISO 21287 ACE), in the same bore, stroke and force class.
- BoreØ20 mm
- Stroke100 mm
- Port sizeM5×0.8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM6×1.0
- StatusDiscontinued → ACE20X100
- 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 ACP20X100
The ACP20X100 is a double acting DIN-standard compact cylinder with a 20 mm bore and 100 mm stroke, driving a 10 mm hard-chrome S45C rod from a hard-anodized aluminium body. At 0.5 MPa it pushes 157.1 N and pulls 117.8 N, rising to 219.9 N push at 0.7 MPa, with a theoretical peak of 32 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Its short ISO 21287-class body saves roughly 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, so it slots into tight fixtures and guarding.
In practice, plan on about 94 N of usable push at 0.5 MPa, which lifts roughly 8 kg vertically with a 2:1 margin - enough for small clamps, chutes and light lift-and-position tasks. The fixed TPU bumpers at both ends simply decelerate the piston; they never hold a load, so use a rod lock or pilot check valve where position must be kept. This model is discontinued: the current-production drop-in is the ACE20X100, which matches the same bore, stroke and force class - confirm the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before swapping.
Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP20X100 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP20X100 |
|---|---|
| Series | ACP DIN compact cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | ACE20X100 |
| Bore size | Ø20 mm |
| Stroke | 100 mm |
| Acting type | Double acting |
| Port size | M5×0.8 |
| Rod thread | M6×1.0 |
| 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 100 mm |
Specifications follow the official AirTAC ACP datasheet (now discontinued). The ACE20X100 (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 (Ø20mm)
| Pressure | Push force | Pull force |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 MPa | 157 N | 118 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 220 N | 165 N |
| Max (@1.0 MPa) | 32 kgf | |
The ACE20X100 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 ACP20X100
| ACP | DIN compact cylinder (double-acting, discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 20 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×100 | 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 ACP20X100 Is Used
Small-part ejection on assembly stations
The 157.1 N push at 0.5 MPa is enough to kick finished electronics housings or connector blocks off a nest, and the 100 mm stroke clears a full magazine depth.
Light vertical lift in test rigs
With about 8 kg of vertical lift capacity at a 2:1 margin, the cylinder raises sensor heads or probe plates over PCB inspection fixtures within its 100 mm travel.
Compact clamping in tight jigs
The short body, about 50% shorter than an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, clamps plastic brackets or aluminium extrusions inside crowded welding and gluing jigs.
Replacing the Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP20X100 with the ACE20X100
At 20 mm bore this sits mid-range: the 16 mm bore gives 100.5 N push at 0.5 MPa for lighter work, while the 25 mm bore reaches 245.4 N if your load needs more margin. The 100 mm stroke is the maximum standard stroke for this bore, so no made-to-order length is needed. The rod end is female M6x1.0 and the port is M5x0.8 PT. If you need position sensing, order the -S variant to enable the optional magnet for CMSE / DMSE switches - without the -S code there is no magnet. Mounting covers FA/FB flange, LB foot and CA/CB clevis. Since ACP is discontinued, specify the ACE20X100 as the current replacement and verify ISO 21287 mounting dimensions.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Current-production ACE → ACE20X100
- ✓ 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 ACP20X100 FAQ
At 0.5 MPa it pushes 157.1 N and pulls 117.8 N; at 0.7 MPa it pushes 219.9 N and pulls 164.9 N. The theoretical maximum is 32 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Operating range is 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi) with a 1.5 MPa (215 psi) proof pressure, running on air filtered to 40 um at 30-500 mm/s.
No - the ACP family is discontinued. The current-production replacement is the ACE20X100 (swap the P for an E), an ISO 21287 compact cylinder in the same bore, stroke and force class with a matching mounting family. Confirm the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before swapping, since the ACP was built to the DIN standard.
Request a Quote for the ACE20X100
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