This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is ACE32X125SB — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the ACE32X125SB 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 ACP32X125SB
The AirTAC Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP32X125SB is a double acting DIN-standard tight/compact air cylinder with a Ø32mm bore and 125mm stroke, 1/8" air ports and a hard-anodized aluminium body. This model is discontinued — the current-production replacement is the ACE32X125SB (ISO 21287 ACE), in the same bore, stroke and force class.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke125 mm
- Port size1/8"
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM8×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → ACE32X125SB
- 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 ACP32X125SB
The ACP32X125SB is a double acting DIN-standard compact cylinder with a 32 mm bore and 125 mm stroke, delivering 402.1 N of push force and 345.6 N of pull force at 0.5 MPa. Its short ISO 21287-class body saves about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, which is why it slots into tight jigs and guarding where a full-length body cannot. The B code gives a male rod thread on the 12 mm rod, and the S code means the optional -S magnet is fitted, so CMSE or DMSE reed and solid-state switches can be mounted directly on the hard-anodized aluminium body.
Plan on roughly 240 N of usable push at 0.5 MPa rather than the full 402.1 N rating, which is about 24 kg of vertical lift with a 2:1 margin. The fixed TPU bumper at both ends only decelerates the piston near stroke ends; it never locks or holds a load, so add a rod lock or pilot check valve if the position must be kept when air is lost. This model is discontinued. The current-production drop-in is ACE32X125, same bore, stroke and force class - confirm the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before swapping.
Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP32X125SB Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP32X125SB |
|---|---|
| Series | ACP DIN compact cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | ACE32X125SB |
| Bore size | Ø32 mm |
| Stroke | 125 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 ACE32X125SB (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 ACE32X125SB 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 ACP32X125SB
| ACP | DIN compact cylinder (double-acting, discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 32 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×125 | 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 ACP32X125SB Is Used
Fixture clamping on CNC pallets
About 240 N of usable push at 0.5 MPa clamps aluminium housings in machining fixtures, and the short body fits inside the pallet's clamp pocket.
Pusher on packaging lines
The 125 mm stroke kicks cartons off a conveyor at 30-500 mm/s, with CMSE or DMSE switches reporting rod position when the -S magnet is fitted.
Lift-and-lower gate on a bottling line
Lifts roughly 24 kg vertically with a 2:1 margin, guiding bottles between lanes; add a pilot check valve to hold the gate if air drops.
Replacing the Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP32X125SB with the ACE32X125SB
At 32 mm bore this sits in the mid force band: a 25 mm bore gives 245.4 N push at 0.5 MPa and a 40 mm bore gives 628.3 N, so step up if your part weight or clamping force is near the limit. The 125 mm stroke is within the 200 mm maximum standard stroke for this bore, so it is a catalogue item, not a made-to-order length. Match the male rod thread with an I or Y rod knuckle, and choose FA/FB flange, LB foot or CA/CB clevis mounting on the same face. Because a plain cylinder drifts when the valve centres, pair it with a rod lock for held loads. Order ACE32X125 as the current replacement and verify ISO 21287 hole patterns first.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Current-production ACE → ACE32X125SB
- ✓ 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 ACP32X125SB 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; theoretical maximum is 82 kgf at 1.0 MPa. The model is discontinued - the current drop-in is ACE32X125, same 32 mm bore, 125 mm stroke and force class. Confirm the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before swapping, since the ACP follows the DIN-standard footprint.
The B code gives a male thread on the 12 mm rod, and the S code means the optional -S magnet is carried, so CMSE or DMSE reed or solid-state switches mount on the body for end-of-stroke detection. Without the -S code there is no magnet. The fixed TPU bumper only decelerates the piston at each end and never holds a load.
Related AirTAC ACE Cylinders
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