This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is ACE20X30 — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the ACE20X30 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 ACP20X30
The AirTAC Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP20X30 is a double acting DIN-standard tight/compact air cylinder with a Ø20mm bore and 30mm stroke, M5×0.8 air ports and a hard-anodized aluminium body. This model is discontinued — the current-production replacement is the ACE20X30 (ISO 21287 ACE), in the same bore, stroke and force class.
- BoreØ20 mm
- Stroke30 mm
- Port sizeM5×0.8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM6×1.0
- StatusDiscontinued → ACE20X30
- 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 ACP20X30
A double acting compact cylinder in the DIN-standard ACP series, the ACP20X30 pairs a 20 mm bore with a 30 mm stroke and a 10 mm hard-chrome S45C rod inside a hard-anodized aluminium body. 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 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, so it slots into tight fixtures and guarding where a full-length body cannot.
In practice, plan on about 94 N of usable push at 0.5 MPa, which corresponds to lifting roughly 8 kg vertically with a 2:1 margin - enough for small clamps, gates and ejectors. Air supply is 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi) with 1.5 MPa (215 psi) proof pressure, speed 30-500 mm/s, and a fixed TPU bumper at each end. The magnet is optional: order the -S code to run CMSE or DMSE switches. This model is discontinued; the current-production replacement is ACE20X30 - confirm ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before swapping.
Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP20X30 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP20X30 |
|---|---|
| Series | ACP DIN compact cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | ACE20X30 |
| Bore size | Ø20 mm |
| Stroke | 30 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 ACE20X30 (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 ACE20X30 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 ACP20X30
| ACP | DIN compact cylinder (double-acting, discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 20 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×30 | 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 ACP20X30 Is Used
Small-parts press fitting
A 157.1 N push at 0.5 MPa seats bearings or bushings into aluminium housings on an electronics assembly bench, with the 30 mm stroke matching shallow press depth.
Fixture clamping on CNC jigs
The short body tucks beside vise jaws on a milling fixture, clamping machined brackets with about 94 N of practical force while the jig stays compact.
Packaging line gate diverting
Mounted under a conveyor transfer, the cylinder kicks small cartons between lanes at 30-500 mm/s, lifting diverters of roughly 8 kg vertically with margin.
Replacing the Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP20X30 with the ACE20X30
For a 30 mm stroke in this force band, the 20 mm bore gives 157.1 N push at 0.5 MPa; step down to a 16 mm bore (100.5 N) for lighter clamping or up to a 25 mm bore (245.4 N) if the load grows. Remember the rod drifts when air is lost - add a rod lock or pilot check valve if the position must hold. Female M6x1.0 rod thread and PT ports are standard here; FA/FB flange, LB foot and CA/CB clevis mounts bolt to the same face, and the optional -S magnet enables CMSE/DMSE sensing. Buy ACE20X30 instead - it is the current drop-in for this discontinued model.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Current-production ACE → ACE20X30
- ✓ 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 ACP20X30 FAQ
Push is 157.1 N and pull 117.8 N at 0.5 MPa; at 0.7 MPa push reaches 219.9 N and pull 164.9 N, with a theoretical maximum of 32 kgf at 1.0 MPa. It is double acting with a 20 mm bore, 30 mm stroke, 10 mm rod, M5x0.8 ports, female M6x1.0 rod thread, 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi) operating pressure and 30-500 mm/s speed. The model is discontinued; ACE20X30 is the replacement.
The short ISO 21287-class aluminium body cuts about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, and FA/FB flange, LB foot or CA/CB clevis mounts bolt straight to its face. Position sensing needs the optional -S magnet code - without it no magnet is fitted - and then CMSE or DMSE switches can be used. Since ACP20X30 is discontinued, confirm ISO 21287 dimensions and order ACE20X30.
Request a Quote for the ACE20X30
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