This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is ACE20X100SB — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the ACE20X100SB 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 ACP20X100SB
The AirTAC Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP20X100SB 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 ACE20X100SB (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 → ACE20X100SB
- 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 ACP20X100SB
The ACP20X100SB is a double acting DIN-standard compact cylinder with a 20 mm bore and 100 mm stroke, now discontinued. It pushes 157.1 N and pulls 117.8 N at 0.5 MPa (219.9 N / 164.9 N at 0.7 MPa), with a theoretical peak of 32 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Air runs at 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi) and the rod travels 30-500 mm/s, with a fixed TPU bumper at each end. The S code means the optional -S magnet is fitted, so CMSE or DMSE reed and solid-state switches can be mounted for end-of-stroke sensing.
The hard-anodized aluminium body with an S45C hard-chrome rod saves about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, so it slots into tight jigs and guarding. As a rule of thumb, plan for roughly 94 N of usable work at 0.5 MPa, which lifts about 8 kg vertically with a 2:1 margin. This model is discontinued: the current-production replacement is the ACE20X100 (ISO 21287, same bore, stroke and force class). Confirm the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before swapping, since the ACP was built to DIN.
Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP20X100SB Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP20X100SB |
|---|---|
| Series | ACP DIN compact cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | ACE20X100SB |
| 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 ACE20X100SB (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 ACE20X100SB 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 ACP20X100SB
| 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 ACP20X100SB Is Used
Small-part press fitting
The 157.1 N push at 0.5 MPa seats bearings or dowels into aluminium housings on an assembly bench, with the 100 mm stroke clearing the fixture for loading.
Position-verified test stations
Because this model carries the optional -S magnet, CMSE or DMSE switches confirm the rod has fully retracted before a leak or electrical test starts.
Packaging diverter gates
A short-body 20 mm cylinder kicks small cartons or blisters off a conveyor lane; the compact body fits inside the guard where a full-length profile cylinder will not.
Replacing the Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP20X100SB with the ACE20X100SB
At 20 mm bore this sits between the 16 mm (100.5 N push at 0.5 MPa) and the 25 mm (245.4 N push), so pick down if 157.1 N covers the job with margin, up if the pull side matters. The 100 mm stroke is the maximum standard stroke for this bore, so no made-to-order length is needed. The B code gives a male rod thread (M6x1.0 female on the plain version) and the port is M5x0.8 with PT body threads. Note that a plain cylinder of this type drifts when air is lost - add a rod lock or pilot check valve if the load must be held. Order the ACE20X100 as the current drop-in and verify ISO 21287 mounting dimensions.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Current-production ACE → ACE20X100SB
- ✓ 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 ACP20X100SB FAQ
At 0.5 MPa it pushes 157.1 N and pulls 117.8 N; at 0.7 MPa that rises to 219.9 N push and 164.9 N pull, with a theoretical maximum of 32 kgf at 1.0 MPa. The model is discontinued. The current-production replacement is the ACE20X100 - swap the P for an E - which matches the same 20 mm bore, 100 mm stroke and force class. Confirm the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before swapping, because the ACP followed the DIN standard.
The body is hard-anodized aluminium with threaded aluminium covers and an S45C hard-chrome rod, and the short ISO 21287-class layout saves about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder. Each end carries a fixed TPU bumper that only decelerates the piston - it never holds or brakes a load. This specific model includes the optional -S magnet, so CMSE or DMSE reed or solid-state switches can be clipped on for end-of-stroke signalling. FA/FB flange, LB foot and CA/CB clevis mountings are available.
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