This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is ACE20X160B — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the ACE20X160B 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 ACP20X160B
The AirTAC Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP20X160B 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 ACE20X160B (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 → ACE20X160B
- 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 ACP20X160B
The ACP20X160B is a double acting DIN-standard compact cylinder with a 20 mm bore and a 160 mm stroke, built on a hard-anodized aluminium body with a 10 mm S45C hard-chrome rod and a male rod thread (the B code). Air drives the piston both ways, and a fixed TPU bumper sits at each end. 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 maximum of 32 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Running on air filtered to 40 um at 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi), it covers 30-500 mm/s across -20 to +70 C.
The short ISO 21287-class body saves about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, so it slots into narrow slides and guarding where a full-length body cannot. Note that the 160 mm stroke exceeds the 100 mm standard maximum for a 20 mm bore, so this is a made-to-order build. As a rule of thumb, plan on roughly 94 N (about 9.5 kg equivalent) of usable push at 0.5 MPa, which lifts about 8 kg vertically with a 2:1 margin. This model is discontinued: the current drop-in is the ACE20X160, so confirm the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before swapping. The magnet is not fitted here; order the -S code if you need CMSE / DMSE switch capability.
Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP20X160B Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP20X160B |
|---|---|
| Series | ACP DIN compact cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | ACE20X160B |
| 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 ACE20X160B (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 ACE20X160B 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 ACP20X160B
| 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 ACP20X160B Is Used
Benchtop press for small plastic clips
The 157.1 N push at 0.5 MPa is enough to seat small clips and terminals in electronics assembly, and the short body fits inside a compact press frame.
Lift-assist on a PCB transfer head
With about 8 kg of vertical lift capacity at a 2:1 margin, the 160 mm stroke raises and lowers a lightweight transfer head over a conveyor line.
Stopper on a small-parts feeder bowl
The male rod thread takes a knuckle to swing a stopper gate in and out of a feeder track, cycling 30-500 mm/s under PLC control.
Replacing the Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP20X160B with the ACE20X160B
Size between bores: a 16 mm bore gives 100.5 N push at 0.5 MPa, while a 25 mm bore reaches 245.4 N, so choose the 20 mm when your load sits between those levels. The 160 mm stroke is non-standard for this bore (standard tops out at 100 mm) and is produced to order. FA/FB flange, LB foot and CA/CB clevis mountings bolt to the same face, and the male rod thread suits I/Y knuckles. If you must hold a load with air off, add a rod lock or pilot check valve - the bumper does not lock. Order the ACP20X160BS if you want the optional -S magnet for CMSE / DMSE switches, or move to the current ACE20X160.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Current-production ACE → ACE20X160B
- ✓ 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 ACP20X160B FAQ
Push is 157.1 N and pull is 117.8 N at 0.5 MPa; at 0.7 MPa push is 219.9 N and pull is 164.9 N, with a theoretical maximum of 32 kgf at 1.0 MPa. It is double acting with a 20 mm bore, 160 mm stroke (non-standard, made to order), 10 mm rod with male thread, M5x0.8 port, 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi) operating pressure, 1.5 MPa (215 psi) proof pressure, -20 to +70 C, and 30-500 mm/s speed. The model is discontinued; the ACE20X160 is the current replacement.
The short ISO 21287-class body saves about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, with FA/FB flange, LB foot and CA/CB clevis options on the same face. The magnet is not fitted on this code: order the -S version (ACP20X160BS) to enable CMSE / DMSE reed or solid-state switches. The fixed TPU bumpers only soften end-of-stroke contact and never hold a load - use a rod lock or pilot check valve for that.
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