This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is ACE20X5SB — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the ACE20X5SB 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 ACP20X5SB
The AirTAC Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP20X5SB is a double acting DIN-standard tight/compact air cylinder with a Ø20mm bore and 5mm stroke, M5×0.8 air ports and a hard-anodized aluminium body. This model is discontinued — the current-production replacement is the ACE20X5SB (ISO 21287 ACE), in the same bore, stroke and force class.
- BoreØ20 mm
- Stroke5 mm
- Port sizeM5×0.8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM6×1.0
- StatusDiscontinued → ACE20X5SB
- 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 ACP20X5SB
The ACP20X5SB is a double acting DIN-standard compact cylinder with a 20 mm bore and a very short 5 mm stroke, built on a hard-anodized aluminium body with an S45C hard-chrome rod and a fixed TPU bumper at each end. At 0.5 MPa it pushes with 157.1 N and pulls with 117.8 N, rising to 219.9 N push at 0.7 MPa, with a theoretical peak of 32 kgf at 1.0 MPa. The short ISO 21287-class body saves about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, so it slots into cramped fixtures where a full-length body cannot. The male rod thread (B code) and PT ports are ready for standard knuckles and fittings.
Because the S code is in this model, the optional -S magnet is fitted, so CMSE or DMSE reed and solid-state switches can be clamped on for end-of-stroke sensing. In practice, plan on roughly 94 N of usable push at 0.5 MPa, which lifts about 8 kg vertically with a 2:1 margin. Note that this model is discontinued: the current-production drop-in is the ACE20X5, which matches the same bore, stroke and force class - confirm the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before swapping.
Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP20X5SB Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP20X5SB |
|---|---|
| Series | ACP DIN compact cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | ACE20X5SB |
| Bore size | Ø20 mm |
| Stroke | 5 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 ACE20X5SB (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 ACE20X5SB 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 ACP20X5SB
| ACP | DIN compact cylinder (double-acting, discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 20 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×5 | 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 ACP20X5SB Is Used
Small-part ejection on assembly stations
A 5 mm kick with 157.1 N at 0.5 MPa nudges pressed pins or finished parts off a nest into a chute, and the CMSE switch confirms the eject is home.
Clamp verification in electronics fixtures
Short-trap clamping of PCB trays where the -S magnet and DMSE switch prove the clamp closed before the solder or test cycle starts.
Indexing pin in compact tooling
The male rod thread drives a locating pin that rises 5 mm to lock a rotary dial or jig plate, using about 8 kg of vertical lift capability with margin.
Replacing the Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP20X5SB with the ACE20X5SB
At 5 mm stroke this is a short-throw positioning cylinder, not a long-reach pusher. 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, the 16 mm bore (100.5 N push) saves more space. The 5 mm stroke sits well inside the 100 mm maximum standard stroke for this bore, so it is a catalogue item. FA/FB flange, LB foot and CA/CB clevis mounts bolt to the same face family. A plain cylinder drifts when air is lost - add a rod lock or pilot check valve if the load must stay put. For new designs, order the ACE20X5 instead, as the ACP line is discontinued.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Current-production ACE → ACE20X5SB
- ✓ 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 ACP20X5SB FAQ
At 0.5 MPa: 157.1 N push and 117.8 N pull. At 0.7 MPa: 219.9 N push and 164.9 N pull. Theoretical maximum is 32 kgf at 1.0 MPa. As a rule of thumb, count on about 94 N of usable push at 0.5 MPa, which lifts roughly 8 kg vertically with a 2:1 safety margin. Operating range is 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi), proof pressure 1.5 MPa (215 psi), speed 30-500 mm/s, air filtered to 40 um.
Order the ACE20X5, the current-production ISO 21287 successor (swap the P for an E). It matches the same 20 mm bore, 5 mm stroke and force class, with the same mounting family (FA/FB flange, LB foot, CA/CB clevis) and the optional -S magnet for CMSE / DMSE switches. Because the ACP was DIN-standard, confirm the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions against your fixture before swapping.
Request a Quote for the ACE20X5SB
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