This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is ACE20X60SB — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the ACE20X60SB 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 ACP20X60SB
The AirTAC Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP20X60SB is a double acting DIN-standard tight/compact air cylinder with a Ø20mm bore and 60mm stroke, M5×0.8 air ports and a hard-anodized aluminium body. This model is discontinued — the current-production replacement is the ACE20X60SB (ISO 21287 ACE), in the same bore, stroke and force class.
- BoreØ20 mm
- Stroke60 mm
- Port sizeM5×0.8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM6×1.0
- StatusDiscontinued → ACE20X60SB
- 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 ACP20X60SB
The ACP20X60SB is a double acting DIN-standard compact cylinder with a 20 mm bore and 60 mm stroke, a 10 mm hard-chrome S45C rod and a male rod thread on the B code. At 0.5 MPa it pushes 157.1 N and pulls 117.8 N; at 0.7 MPa those rise to 219.9 N and 164.9 N, with a theoretical 32 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Its short ISO 21287-class body saves about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, so it slots into tight jigs and guarding where a full-length body will not fit.
This unit carries the optional -S magnet, so CMSE or DMSE reed and solid-state switches can be clamped straight onto the hard-anodized aluminium body for end-of-stroke sensing. Keep in mind that the fixed TPU bumper only softens the ends of travel - it never locks the piston, so a held load needs a rod lock or pilot check valve. The ACP family is discontinued; the current-production drop-in is ACE20X60, and buyers should confirm ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before swapping.
Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP20X60SB Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP20X60SB |
|---|---|
| Series | ACP DIN compact cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | ACE20X60SB |
| Bore size | Ø20 mm |
| Stroke | 60 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 ACE20X60SB (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 ACE20X60SB 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 ACP20X60SB
| ACP | DIN compact cylinder (double-acting, discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 20 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×60 | 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 ACP20X60SB Is Used
Small-part ejection on assembly benches
With 157.1 N of push at 0.5 MPa, the 20 mm bore ejects finished connectors or stamped clips off a nest in a 60 mm throw, and the -S magnet feeds a CMSE switch signal to the PLC.
Light clamping in compact jigs
The short body fits inside fixture plates where a full-length profile cylinder cannot, holding small aluminium housings against a locater with about 94 N of usable clamping force.
Position confirmation on packaging machines
The male rod thread drives a pusher arm on a carton line; DMSE solid-state switches on the -S magnet confirm extend and retract at speeds from 30 to 500 mm/s.
Replacing the Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP20X60SB with the ACE20X60SB
At 157.1 N push and 117.8 N pull on 0.5 MPa, plan on roughly 94 N (about 9.6 kgf) of real work - a figure that comfortably clamps small brackets or ejects light parts. If your load needs more, step up to the 25 mm bore (245.4 N push); if less, the 16 mm bore (100.5 N push) keeps the envelope smaller. Stroke 60 mm sits well inside the 100 mm standard maximum for this bore, so no made-to-order build is needed. FA/FB flange, LB foot and CA/CB clevis mountings bolt to the same face, and the -S magnet on this code pairs with CMSE / DMSE switches. Order ACE20X60 as the current replacement.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Current-production ACE → ACE20X60SB
- ✓ 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 ACP20X60SB 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) with 1.5 MPa (215 psi) proof. The ACP family is discontinued - order ACE20X60 as the current drop-in and confirm the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before the swap.
The short ISO 21287-class body cuts roughly 50% of the mounting length compared with an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, so it fits shallow gantries and slide tables. The S in the code means the optional -S magnet is fitted, letting CMSE or DMSE switches sense both stroke ends. Note the fixed TPU bumper only decelerates the piston - it does not hold position if air is lost.
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