This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is ACE20X160 — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the ACE20X160 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 ACP20X160
The AirTAC Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP20X160 is a double acting DIN-standard tight/compact air cylinder with a Ø20mm bore and 160mm stroke, M5×0.8 air ports and a hard-anodized aluminium body. This model is discontinued — the current-production replacement is the ACE20X160 (ISO 21287 ACE), in the same bore, stroke and force class.
- BoreØ20 mm
- Stroke160 mm
- Port sizeM5×0.8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM6×1.0
- StatusDiscontinued → ACE20X160
- 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 ACP20X160
Double acting on both strokes, the ACP20X160 pairs a 20 mm bore with a 160 mm stroke that sits beyond the 100 mm standard limit for this bore, so it is built to order. At 0.5 MPa it pushes 157.1 N and pulls 117.8 N; at 0.7 MPa those 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 trims roughly 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, which is why it suits tight guarding and slim gantries.
For real-world sizing, plan on about 94 N of usable push at 0.5 MPa (roughly 60% of the rating), which vertically lifts about 8 kg with a 2:1 margin. The hard-anodized aluminium body carries a fixed TPU bumper at each end, and the female M6x1.0 rod thread takes standard I/Y knuckles. Note this model is discontinued: the current-production drop-in is ACE20X160, so confirm ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before swapping.
Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP20X160 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP20X160 |
|---|---|
| Series | ACP DIN compact cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | ACE20X160 |
| Bore size | Ø20 mm |
| Stroke | 160 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 ACE20X160 (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 ACE20X160 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 ACP20X160
| ACP | DIN compact cylinder (double-acting, discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 20 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×160 | 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 ACP20X160 Is Used
Pick-and-place ejector
Ejects finished small housings off a plastics assembly nest; with about 8 kg of vertical lift capacity at a 2:1 margin, it clears light parts reliably at 30-500 mm/s.
Compact clamping slide
Drives a slide clamp inside a slim CNC fixture where a full-length ISO 15552 profile cylinder will not fit, using the 160 mm made-to-order stroke to reach across the part.
Lab dosing pusher
Pushes sample trays into a test position on an analytical bench, with the 94 N usable push at 0.5 MPa sized well inside the force the tray guide needs.
Replacing the Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP20X160 with the ACE20X160
If 157.1 N of push at 0.5 MPa is marginal for your jig, step up to bore 25 (245.4 N at the same pressure); if the load is light and space is tight, bore 16 delivers 100.5 N in a smaller envelope. The 160 mm stroke is made to order for this bore, so expect a non-standard build. A plain cylinder does not hold position when air is lost - add a rod lock or pilot check valve for held loads. This unit has no magnet; order the -S code if you need CMSE or DMSE switch sensing. Replacement: ACE20X160.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Current-production ACE → ACE20X160
- ✓ 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 ACP20X160 FAQ
At 0.5 MPa it pushes 157.1 N and pulls 117.8 N; at 0.7 MPa, 219.9 N push and 164.9 N pull; theoretical maximum is 32 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Operating range is 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi), proof 1.5 MPa (215 psi), speed 30-500 mm/s, air filtered to 40 um, -20 to +70 C. The 160 mm stroke exceeds the 100 mm standard for bore 20, so it is a made-to-order build.
No - ACP20X160 is discontinued. The current-production successor is ACE20X160 (swap the P for an E), which matches the same bore, stroke and force class in the ISO 21287 short-body family. Confirm the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions against your fixture before ordering, and add the -S code if you need the optional magnet for CMSE or DMSE switches.
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