This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is ACE32X120 — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the ACE32X120 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 ACP32X120
The AirTAC Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP32X120 is a double acting DIN-standard tight/compact air cylinder with a Ø32mm bore and 120mm stroke, 1/8" air ports and a hard-anodized aluminium body. This model is discontinued — the current-production replacement is the ACE32X120 (ISO 21287 ACE), in the same bore, stroke and force class.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke120 mm
- Port size1/8"
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM8×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → ACE32X120
- 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 ACP32X120
The ACP32X120 is a double acting DIN-standard compact cylinder with a 32 mm bore and 120 mm stroke, driving a 12 mm hard-chrome S45C rod through a female M8x1.25 thread and fed by a 1/8" port. At 0.5 MPa it pushes 402.1 N and pulls 345.6 N; at 0.7 MPa those rise to 563 N and 483.8 N, with a theoretical ceiling of 82 kgf at 1.0 MPa. The short ISO 21287-class body saves roughly 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.
Plan on about 241 N of usable push at 0.5 MPa, which corresponds to lifting roughly 20 kg vertically with a 2:1 margin - enough for small clamps, gates and part pushers. Air runs at 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi) filtered to 40 um, speed is 30-500 mm/s, and fixed TPU bumpers sit at both ends. Note this model is discontinued: the current-production drop-in is the ACE32X120, so confirm ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before swapping.
Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP32X120 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP32X120 |
|---|---|
| Series | ACP DIN compact cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | ACE32X120 |
| Bore size | Ø32 mm |
| Stroke | 120 mm |
| Acting type | Double acting |
| Port size | 1/8" |
| Rod thread | M8×1.25 |
| 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 200 mm |
Specifications follow the official AirTAC ACP datasheet (now discontinued). The ACE32X120 (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 (Ø32mm)
| Pressure | Push force | Pull force |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 MPa | 402 N | 346 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 563 N | 484 N |
| Max (@1.0 MPa) | 82 kgf | |
The ACE32X120 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 ACP32X120
| ACP | DIN compact cylinder (double-acting, discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 32 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×120 | 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 ACP32X120 Is Used
Small-parts ejection on assembly fixtures
The 402.1 N push at 0.5 MPa clears stamped clips or moulded inserts from nests in a 120 mm throw, and the short body fits under fixture plates.
Packaging line gate diverting
With about 241 N of practical working force and 30-500 mm/s speed, the cylinder flips divert gates on snack or pharma carton lines without hogging frame space.
Clamping on CNC jigs
Roughly 20 kg of vertical-lift equivalent lets this bore hold light workpieces in machining jigs, with FA/FB flange mounting bolted to the compact face.
Replacing the Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP32X120 with the ACE32X120
Size both ways: if 402.1 N at 0.5 MPa is more than the job needs, the 25 mm bore gives 245.4 N; if you need more, the 40 mm bore delivers 628.3 N in the same compact family. Remember a plain cylinder drifts when air is lost - add a rod lock or pilot check valve if the load must be held. Mount with FA/FB flange, LB foot or CA/CB clevis, and order the -S code if you want the optional magnet for CMSE / DMSE switches; without -S there is no magnet. For new builds, specify the ACE32X120 instead, as this ACP is discontinued.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Current-production ACE → ACE32X120
- ✓ 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 ACP32X120 FAQ
At 0.5 MPa it pushes 402.1 N and pulls 345.6 N; at 0.7 MPa it pushes 563 N and pulls 483.8 N. The theoretical maximum is 82 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Operating range is 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi) with 1.5 MPa (215 psi) proof pressure, air filtered to 40 um, and speed 30-500 mm/s.
Yes - the short ISO 21287-class body saves about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, with FA/FB flange, LB foot and CA/CB clevis options. Position switches need the optional -S magnet code (CMSE / DMSE sensors); without -S there is no magnet. The model is discontinued, so confirm ISO 21287 dimensions and order the ACE32X120 as the current replacement.
Request a Quote for the ACE32X120
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