This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is ACE20X90SB — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the ACE20X90SB 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 ACP20X90SB
The AirTAC Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP20X90SB is a double acting DIN-standard tight/compact air cylinder with a Ø20mm bore and 90mm stroke, M5×0.8 air ports and a hard-anodized aluminium body. This model is discontinued — the current-production replacement is the ACE20X90SB (ISO 21287 ACE), in the same bore, stroke and force class.
- BoreØ20 mm
- Stroke90 mm
- Port sizeM5×0.8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM6×1.0
- StatusDiscontinued → ACE20X90SB
- 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 ACP20X90SB
The ACP20X90SB is a double acting DIN-standard compact cylinder with a 20 mm bore and 90 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; at 0.7 MPa those figures rise to 219.9 N and 164.9 N, with a theoretical peak of 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 fixtures a full-length cylinder cannot reach.
The B code gives a male 10 mm rod thread, and the S code fits the optional -S magnet, so CMSE or DMSE reed and solid-state switches can be clipped 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. This model is discontinued: the current-production drop-in is the ACE20X90, and buyers should confirm the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before swapping.
Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP20X90SB Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP20X90SB |
|---|---|
| Series | ACP DIN compact cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | ACE20X90SB |
| Bore size | Ø20 mm |
| Stroke | 90 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 ACE20X90SB (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 ACE20X90SB 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 ACP20X90SB
| ACP | DIN compact cylinder (double-acting, discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 20 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×90 | 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 ACP20X90SB Is Used
Small-parts ejector on assembly stations
The 157.1 N push at 0.5 MPa parts a finished bushing from its nest, while the 90 mm stroke clears the fixture and the -S magnet feeds a CMSE switch to the PLC.
Sample press in a lab automation cell
About 8 kg of vertical lift capacity with a 2:1 margin seats vial caps or test plates, and the short body fits inside a compact guarding frame.
Package diverter on a sorting conveyor
The male rod thread drives a knuckle-linked pusher arm that kicks small cartons sideways, with DMSE switches confirming both end positions at 30-500 mm/s.
Replacing the Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP20X90SB with the ACE20X90SB
For a 90 mm stroke in this force band, the 20 mm bore delivers 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) when the load grows. Note that a plain cylinder drifts when air is lost - add a rod lock or pilot check valve if the load must stay put. The male rod thread suits I/Y knuckles, and FA/FB flange, LB foot or CA/CB clevis mounts bolt to the same face. Order the ACE20X90 as the current replacement for this discontinued model.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Current-production ACE → ACE20X90SB
- ✓ 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 ACP20X90SB FAQ
At 0.5 MPa it pushes 157.1 N and pulls 117.8 N; at 0.7 MPa it pushes 219.9 N and pulls 164.9 N. The theoretical maximum is 32 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Operating range is 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi) with a 1.5 MPa (215 psi) proof pressure, and speed spans 30-500 mm/s.
The short-body build saves 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 the face. The S code means the optional -S magnet is fitted, so CMSE or DMSE reed or solid-state switches can be mounted for position feedback. This model is discontinued; the ACE20X90 is the current drop-in - confirm ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before swapping.
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