This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is ACE20X160S — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the ACE20X160S 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 ACP20X160S
The AirTAC Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP20X160S 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 ACE20X160S (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 → ACE20X160S
- 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 ACP20X160S
Double acting and DIN-standard compact, the ACP20X160S pushes 157.1 N and pulls 117.8 N at 0.5 MPa (219.9 N / 164.9 N at 0.7 MPa) from a 20 mm bore with a 160 mm stroke. Because the stroke exceeds the 100 mm standard limit for this bore, it is a made-to-order build. The -S code means the magnet is fitted, so CMSE or DMSE reed and solid-state switches can be mounted directly on the hard-anodized aluminium body.
The short ISO 21287-class body saves about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, which is why it suits tight jigs and guarded stations. At 0.5 MPa the push force lifts about 16 kg vertically; halve that for a 2:1 margin and plan on roughly 8 kg of real vertical work. Ends stop on a fixed TPU bumper, speed runs 30-500 mm/s, and the rod carries a female M6x1.0 thread. Note: this model is discontinued - the current drop-in is ACE20X160, so confirm ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before swapping.
Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP20X160S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP20X160S |
|---|---|
| Series | ACP DIN compact cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | ACE20X160S |
| 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 ACE20X160S (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 ACE20X160S 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 ACP20X160S
| 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 ACP20X160S Is Used
Compact jig clamping
Clamps small aluminium brackets inside a welding fixture where the 160 mm reach must fit behind a guard; 157.1 N at 0.5 MPa holds the part against a locating pin.
Position-verified ejector
Pushes finished caps off a small assembly nest; the fitted magnet drives a DMSE switch so the PLC confirms full retract before the next cycle starts.
Light vertical press
Presses a nylon bush into a 3D-printed housing at a benchtop station; with a 2:1 margin the bore is good for about 8 kg of vertical pressing work.
Replacing the Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP20X160S with the ACE20X160S
Size the bore by load: if 157.1 N at 0.5 MPa is marginal, step up to the 25 mm bore (245.4 N push); if the load is light and you want a shorter body, the 16 mm bore gives 100.5 N. Keep the working force near 94 N (about 60% of rated push) for long seal life. This 160 mm stroke is non-standard for bore 20 - order it as a made-to-order item or split the travel with a 100 mm standard-stroke unit. FA/FB flange, LB foot and CA/CB clevis mountings bolt to the same face, and the fitted -S magnet accepts CMSE / DMSE switches. For new projects, specify ACE20X160, the current-production successor.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Current-production ACE → ACE20X160S
- ✓ 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 ACP20X160S 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, temperature -20 to +70 C, air filtered to 40 um. The 160 mm stroke is made to order since the bore 20 standard limit is 100 mm.
Order ACE20X160, the current-production ISO 21287 successor: swap the P for an E and you get the same 20 mm bore, 160 mm stroke and force class in a matching short body. Confirm the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions against your fixture before the swap, since the ACP was built to the older DIN-standard footprint. The ACE family also keeps FA/FB flange, LB foot and CA/CB clevis options.
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