This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is ACE20X60SLB — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the ACE20X60SLB 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 ACP20X60SLB
The AirTAC Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP20X60SLB 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 ACE20X60SLB (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 → ACE20X60SLB
- 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 ACP20X60SLB
The ACP20X60SLB is a double acting DIN-standard compact cylinder with a 20 mm bore and 60 mm stroke, fitted with the optional -S magnet so CMSE or DMSE reed and solid-state switches can be mounted directly on the 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 maximum of 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, which is why it fits so well inside tight jigs and guarding.
Practically, plan on about 94 N of usable push at 0.5 MPa (roughly 60% of the rating), which means this unit lifts about 9 kg vertically - or about 4 kg if you want a 2:1 margin for a real part weight. The S45C hard-chrome rod carries a female M6x1.0 thread, the LB foot mount bolts to standard fixtures, and a fixed TPU bumper sits at both ends. Note this model is discontinued: the current-production drop-in is the ACE20X60, so confirm ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before swapping.
Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP20X60SLB Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP20X60SLB |
|---|---|
| Series | ACP DIN compact cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | ACE20X60SLB |
| 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 ACE20X60SLB (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 ACE20X60SLB 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 ACP20X60SLB
| 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 ACP20X60SLB Is Used
Small-part ejection on assembly benches
The 157.1 N push at 0.5 MPa is enough to kick finished bushings or caps off a fixture, and the 60 mm stroke clears the part without hogging bench space.
Position-verified test fixtures
Because this code carries the -S magnet, CMSE or DMSE switches confirm full retract on a 60 mm gauge stroke before the PLC releases the part.
Light diverting on packaging lines
With about 9 kg of vertical lift equivalent, the 20 mm bore nudges small cartons or blisters between conveyor lanes at speeds up to 500 mm/s.
Replacing the Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP20X60SLB with the ACE20X60SLB
Size this bore against the job: a 16 mm bore gives 100.5 N push at 0.5 MPa while a 25 mm bore reaches 245.4 N, so the 20 mm sits squarely between them for light clamping and positioning. If the load must stay held when air is lost, add a rod lock or pilot check valve - the bumper never brakes the piston. The LB foot mounting suits horizontal runs on machine frames, and the -S magnet in this code pairs with CMSE / DMSE switches for end-of-stroke sensing. For new designs, order the ACE20X60 instead, since the ACP line is discontinued.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Current-production ACE → ACE20X60SLB
- ✓ 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 ACP20X60SLB FAQ
At 0.5 MPa it pushes 157.1 N and pulls 117.8 N; at 0.7 MPa push is 219.9 N and pull is 164.9 N; theoretical maximum is 32 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Applying a 60% usage rule gives about 94 N of working push, equivalent to lifting about 9 kg vertically - halve that for a 2:1 safety margin. Operating pressure is 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi) with 1.5 MPa (215 psi) proof pressure, and speed runs 30-500 mm/s.
Order the ACE20X60, the current-production ISO 21287 successor: swap the P for an E and you get the same 20 mm bore, 60 mm stroke and force class in a matching short body. The ACE keeps the LB foot, flange and clevis mounting family and accepts the same CMSE / DMSE switch range when the -S magnet is specified. Because the ACP was built to a DIN standard, confirm the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions against your existing holes before the swap.
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