This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is ACE32X120SB — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the ACE32X120SB 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 ACP32X120SB
The AirTAC Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP32X120SB 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 ACE32X120SB (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 → ACE32X120SB
- 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 ACP32X120SB
A double acting compact cylinder in the DIN-standard ACP series, the ACP32X120SB carries a 32 mm bore with a 120 mm stroke and a male rod thread (B code). 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 peak of 82 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 tight jigs and guarding where a full-length body cannot. Note: this model is discontinued, with the current-production ACE32X120 as the drop-in successor.
The S in the code means the optional -S magnet is fitted, so CMSE or DMSE reed and solid-state switches can be clamped straight onto the hard-anodized aluminium body for end-of-stroke signalling. The 12 mm S45C hard-chrome rod ends in a male thread, and fixed TPU bumpers at both ends absorb end-of-travel shock. For sizing, plan on roughly 241 N of usable push at 0.5 MPa, which is about 24 kg of horizontal work, or a vertical lift of around 20 kg with a 2:1 margin. Operating range is 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi) with 30-500 mm/s speed.
Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP32X120SB Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP32X120SB |
|---|---|
| Series | ACP DIN compact cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | ACE32X120SB |
| 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 ACE32X120SB (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 ACE32X120SB 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 ACP32X120SB
| 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 ACP32X120SB Is Used
Fixture clamping on CNC pallets
The 402.1 N push at 0.5 MPa clamps aluminium housings in machining fixtures, and the short body fits inside the pallet footprint where a full-length cylinder would foul the enclosure.
Gantry pick stations with position feedback
With the fitted -S magnet, CMSE or DMSE switches confirm extend and retract on a transfer gantry handling parts up to about 20 kg vertically, keeping the PLC sequence honest at 30-500 mm/s.
Carton push-off on packing lines
A 120 mm stroke sweeps cartons off a conveyor lane; the 1/8" port keeps plumbing compact and the male rod thread accepts a pusher plate knuckle directly.
Replacing the Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP32X120SB with the ACE32X120SB
At 402.1 N push at 0.5 MPa, the 32 mm bore suits clamping and pressing loads in the 20-25 kg class; step down to the 25 mm bore (245.4 N) for lighter fixtures or up to the 40 mm bore (628.3 N) when the load grows. Remember that a plain cylinder of this type drifts when air is lost, so add a rod lock or pilot check valve if the load must stay put. The male rod thread pairs with I/Y knuckles, and FA/FB flange, LB foot or CA/CB clevis mounts bolt to the standard face. Since ACP32X120SB is discontinued, order the ACE32X120 and confirm the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before the swap.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Current-production ACE → ACE32X120SB
- ✓ 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 ACP32X120SB FAQ
Push is 402.1 N and pull 345.6 N at 0.5 MPa; at 0.7 MPa push is 563 N and pull 483.8 N, with a theoretical maximum of 82 kgf at 1.0 MPa. It is a double acting 32 mm bore cylinder with a 120 mm stroke, 12 mm rod, 1/8" port, 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi) operating pressure, 1.5 MPa (215 psi) proof pressure, -20 to +70 C temperature range and 30-500 mm/s speed. Fixed TPU bumpers sit at both ends.
Order the ACE32X120, the current-production ISO 21287 successor: swap the P for an E and you get the same bore, stroke and force class in a matching short body. Because the ACP was built to the DIN standard, confirm the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions and the FA/FB, LB or CA/CB mounting interface against your fixture before swapping. The male rod thread and the -S magnet for CMSE / DMSE switches carry over in the ACE ordering code.
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