This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is ACE20X10SB — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the ACE20X10SB 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 ACP20X10SB
The AirTAC Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP20X10SB is a double acting DIN-standard tight/compact air cylinder with a Ø20mm bore and 10mm stroke, M5×0.8 air ports and a hard-anodized aluminium body. This model is discontinued — the current-production replacement is the ACE20X10SB (ISO 21287 ACE), in the same bore, stroke and force class.
- BoreØ20 mm
- Stroke10 mm
- Port sizeM5×0.8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM6×1.0
- StatusDiscontinued → ACE20X10SB
- 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 ACP20X10SB
The ACP20X10SB is a double acting DIN-standard compact cylinder with a 20 mm bore and a very short 10 mm stroke, built on a hard-anodized aluminium body with an S45C hard-chrome piston rod and a fixed TPU bumper at each end. Because the S and B codes are in the ordering string, this unit carries the optional -S magnet for CMSE / DMSE reed or solid-state switches and ends in a male rod thread. At 0.5 MPa it pushes 157.1 N and pulls 117.8 N; at 0.7 MPa those figures rise to 219.9 N and 164.9 N, with a theoretical ceiling of 32 kgf at 1.0 MPa.
The short ISO 21287-class body saves roughly 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, which is why this bore/stroke pair suits tight slides, clamps and fixture pockets. For sizing, treat about 94 N (roughly 0.6 of the push rating) as the realistic working force at 0.5 MPa, and expect it to lift about 8 kg vertically once a 2:1 margin is applied. Note that ACP20X10SB is discontinued: the current-production drop-in is ACE20X10, so confirm the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before swapping.
Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP20X10SB Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP20X10SB |
|---|---|
| Series | ACP DIN compact cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | ACE20X10SB |
| Bore size | Ø20 mm |
| Stroke | 10 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 ACE20X10SB (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 ACE20X10SB 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 ACP20X10SB
| ACP | DIN compact cylinder (double-acting, discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 20 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×10 | 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 ACP20X10SB Is Used
Small-part press fitting
Pressing dowel pins or bushings into aluminium housings on an electronics assembly bench, where the 157.1 N push at 0.5 MPa and 10 mm stroke match short-travel insertion work.
Fixture clamp on a CNC jig
Swing-away or straight-push clamping of small brackets inside a crowded machining fixture, using the short body that saves about 50% of the length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder.
Indexed stop on a packaging line
A pop-up stop or gate on a conveyor for blister packs, with CMSE / DMSE switches reading end positions thanks to the -S magnet carried by this model.
Replacing the Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP20X10SB with the ACE20X10SB
At 157.1 N push and 117.8 N pull at 0.5 MPa, the 20 mm bore sits between the 16 mm bore (100.5 N push) and the 25 mm bore (245.4 N push), so step up only if your jig needs more than about 94 N of usable force. The 10 mm stroke is well inside the 100 mm maximum standard stroke for this bore, so it is a catalogue item, not a made-to-order build. Mounting brackets from the FA/FB flange, LB foot and CA/CB clevis family bolt to the standard face, and the -S magnet already on this model lets you add CMSE / DMSE switches for end-of-stroke sensing. A plain cylinder of this type drifts when air is lost, so add a rod lock or pilot check valve if the load must stay put. Order ACE20X10 as the current replacement and verify the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Current-production ACE → ACE20X10SB
- ✓ 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 ACP20X10SB 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 pressure is 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi) with a 1.5 MPa (215 psi) proof pressure, speed range 30-500 mm/s, and air filtered to 40 um. It is double acting with a fixed TPU bumper at both ends.
Order ACE20X10, the current-production ISO 21287 successor: swap the P for an E and you get the same 20 mm bore, 10 mm stroke and force class in a matching short body. The ACP is DIN-standard, so confirm the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions and the male rod thread interface against your fixture before swapping. The ACE family also carries the optional magnet for CMSE / DMSE switches.
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