This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is ACE20X30B — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the ACE20X30B 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 ACP20X30B
The AirTAC Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP20X30B 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 ACE20X30B (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 → ACE20X30B
- 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 ACP20X30B
The ACP20X30B is a double acting compact cylinder in the discontinued AirTAC ACP DIN-standard series, with a 20 mm bore and a 30 mm stroke driving a 10 mm rod through a male thread (the B code). Air extends and retracts the piston, and a fixed TPU bumper at each end absorbs end-of-travel contact. At 0.5 MPa it pushes 157.1 N and pulls 117.8 N, rising to 219.9 N push and 164.9 N pull at 0.7 MPa, with a theoretical ceiling of 32 kgf at 1.0 MPa. The hard-anodized aluminium body and S45C hard-chrome rod run on air filtered to 40 um at 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi), 30-500 mm/s, from -20 to +70 C.
The short ISO 21287-class body saves roughly 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, which is why this bore/stroke pair suits tight jigs and guarding where a full-length body cannot fit. As a rule of thumb, plan on about 94 N of usable push at 0.5 MPa (roughly 60% of the rating), which lifts about 9 kg vertically - halve that for a 2:1 margin and you can comfortably raise a 4-5 kg part. Note that no magnet is fitted on this code: the optional -S version is required before CMSE or DMSE switches will work. This model is discontinued; the current-production drop-in is ACE20X30, so confirm the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before swapping.
Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP20X30B Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP20X30B |
|---|---|
| Series | ACP DIN compact cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | ACE20X30B |
| 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 ACE20X30B (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 ACE20X30B 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 ACP20X30B
| 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 ACP20X30B Is Used
Small jig clamping
A 30 mm stroke and 157.1 N push at 0.5 MPa clamps brackets or machined caps in drilling and tapping jigs, with the short body fitting inside the jig plate footprint.
Conveyor push-off
Mounted beside a packaging line conveyor, the cylinder kicks small cartons or blisters off the belt at up to 500 mm/s, with the TPU bumper quieting each end stop.
Light vertical lift
With the male rod thread picking up a knuckle, the bore 20 package lifts about 9 kg vertically at 0.5 MPa - enough for raising a 4-5 kg fixture pin with a 2:1 margin.
Replacing the Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP20X30B with the ACE20X30B
Size both ways before committing: the 16 mm bore (100.5 N push at 0.5 MPa) covers lighter pick-and-place, while the 25 mm bore (245.4 N push) gives about 56% more force if your cycle grows. For a 30 mm stroke the 20 mm bore is a sensible middle ground at 157.1 N push. Remember a plain ACP20X30B drifts when air is lost - add a rod lock or pilot check valve if the load must stay put. Foot (LB), flange (FA/FB) and clevis (CA/CB) mountings bolt to the standard face, and the male rod thread suits I/Y knuckles. Order the -S code if you need position sensing. For new builds, specify the ACE20X30 instead, as this ACP is discontinued.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Current-production ACE → ACE20X30B
- ✓ 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 ACP20X30B 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 pressure is 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi), proof pressure 1.5 MPa (215 psi), speed 30-500 mm/s, temperature -20 to +70 C, fluid air filtered to 40 um. The port is M5x0.8 and the rod is 10 mm with a male thread.
The short-body build saves about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, so it slots into tight fixtures. It is a fixed-bumper design with a hard-anodized aluminium body, and it is discontinued: the current-production replacement is ACE20X30, the ISO 21287 successor in the same bore, stroke and force class - confirm the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before swapping.
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