This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is ACE20X160SB — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the ACE20X160SB 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 ACP20X160SB
The AirTAC Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP20X160SB 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 ACE20X160SB (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 → ACE20X160SB
- 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 ACP20X160SB
The ACP20X160SB is a double acting DIN-standard compact cylinder with a 20 mm bore and a 160 mm stroke, fitted with the optional -S magnet and a male rod thread (B code). 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 160 mm stroke is longer than the 100 mm standard maximum for this bore, so it is a made-to-order build. AirTAC has discontinued the ACP family; the current-production drop-in is the ISO 21287 ACE20X160, so confirm mounting dimensions before swapping.
The short hard-anodized aluminium body saves about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, which is why it suits tight jigs and guard rails. In practice, plan for roughly 94 N of real work at 0.5 MPa, and expect it to lift about 8 kg vertically once a 2:1 margin is applied. A fixed TPU bumper sits at both ends, the S45C hard-chrome rod runs on a 10 mm shaft, and the M5x0.8 ports take air filtered to 40 um at 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi), with speed from 30-500 mm/s.
Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP20X160SB Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP20X160SB |
|---|---|
| Series | ACP DIN compact cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | ACE20X160SB |
| 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 ACE20X160SB (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 ACE20X160SB 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 ACP20X160SB
| 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 ACP20X160SB Is Used
Pick-and-place lift on electronics assembly lines
With about 8 kg of vertical lift capacity at a 2:1 margin, the 20 mm bore handles small PCB trays and sensor housings across a 160 mm transfer stroke.
Compact jig clamping in tight fixtures
The short body, roughly half the length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, reaches clamp points inside crowded drilling jigs where a full-length cylinder cannot fit.
Position-verified slide actuation
The fitted -S magnet works with CMSE or DMSE switches to confirm extend and retract positions on small gating slides in packaging machinery.
Replacing the Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP20X160SB with the ACE20X160SB
Size this bore by force: if 157.1 N push at 0.5 MPa is marginal, step up to the 25 mm bore (245.4 N); if you need far less, the 16 mm bore delivers 100.5 N. The 160 mm stroke is non-standard for a 20 mm bore, so order it as a made-to-order unit. Because the piston drifts when air is lost, add a rod lock or pilot check valve for any held load. FA/FB flange, LB foot and CA/CB clevis mounts plus CMSE or DMSE switches (usable here since the -S magnet is fitted) complete the build. Order the ACE20X160 as the current replacement and verify ISO 21287 dimensions.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Current-production ACE → ACE20X160SB
- ✓ 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 ACP20X160SB 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, with a theoretical maximum of 32 kgf at 1.0 MPa. It is double acting with a 20 mm bore, 160 mm made-to-order stroke, 10 mm male-threaded rod, M5x0.8 ports, operating pressure 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi), proof pressure 1.5 MPa (215 psi), speed 30-500 mm/s and a fixed TPU bumper at both ends.
Order the ACE20X160, the ISO 21287 successor made by swapping the P for an E. It matches the same bore, stroke and force class as a drop-in, but because the ACP was built to a DIN standard, confirm the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions against your fixture before swapping.
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