This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is ACE32X15SB — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the ACE32X15SB 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 ACP32X15SB
The AirTAC Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP32X15SB is a double acting DIN-standard tight/compact air cylinder with a Ø32mm bore and 15mm stroke, 1/8" air ports and a hard-anodized aluminium body. This model is discontinued — the current-production replacement is the ACE32X15SB (ISO 21287 ACE), in the same bore, stroke and force class.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke15 mm
- Port size1/8"
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM8×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → ACE32X15SB
- 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 ACP32X15SB
A double acting compact cylinder in the DIN-standard ACP series, the ACP32X15SB pairs a 32 mm bore with a short 15 mm stroke and a male rod thread (B code). At 0.5 MPa it pushes 402.1 N and pulls 345.6 N, rising to 563 N on extension at 0.7 MPa, with a theoretical ceiling of 82 kgf at 1.0 MPa. The hard-anodized aluminium body and S45C hard-chrome rod run on 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi) at 30-500 mm/s, with a fixed TPU bumper at each end.
The short ISO 21287-class body saves about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, so it slots into cramped fixtures and guarding where a full-length body cannot. Because the S code is in this model, the optional -S magnet is fitted, so CMSE or DMSE reed and solid-state switches can be clamped straight onto the tube for end-of-stroke sensing. Plan on roughly 240 N of usable push at 0.5 MPa (about 0.6 of the rating), which lifts around 12 kg vertically with a 2:1 margin. Note this model is discontinued: the current-production replacement is ACE32X15, so confirm the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before swapping.
Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP32X15SB Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP32X15SB |
|---|---|
| Series | ACP DIN compact cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | ACE32X15SB |
| Bore size | Ø32 mm |
| Stroke | 15 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 ACE32X15SB (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 ACE32X15SB 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 ACP32X15SB
| ACP | DIN compact cylinder (double-acting, discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 32 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×15 | 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 ACP32X15SB Is Used
Small-part ejection on a press bench
The 15 mm stroke and 402.1 N push at 0.5 MPa are enough to kick finished bushings or spacers off a fixture into a chute between press cycles.
Clamp block on a drilling jig
With about 240 N of usable clamping force at 0.5 MPa, the 32 mm bore holds aluminium brackets steady while a drill head cycles, and the short body fits under the jig top plate.
Position-verified gate on a packaging line
The fitted -S magnet accepts CMSE or DMSE switches, so the PLC confirms the gate is fully open or closed at each 15 mm move before product passes.
Replacing the Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP32X15SB with the ACE32X15SB
For a 15 mm stroke at this force level, compare a 25 mm bore (245.4 N push at 0.5 MPa) if the load is lighter, or step to 40 mm (628.3 N) for heavier clamping. A plain ACP drifts when air is lost, so add a rod lock or pilot check valve if the load must stay put. FA/FB flange, LB foot and CA/CB clevis mounts bolt to the same face, and this unit already carries the -S magnet for CMSE / DMSE switches. Order ACE32X15 as the current drop-in and verify the ISO 21287 footprint first.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Current-production ACE → ACE32X15SB
- ✓ 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 ACP32X15SB FAQ
At 0.5 MPa it delivers 402.1 N on extension and 345.6 N on retraction; at 0.7 MPa those rise to 563 N and 483.8 N. The theoretical maximum is 82 kgf at 1.0 MPa. For real work, plan on roughly 240 N (about 12 kg vertical lift with a 2:1 margin) rather than the full rating.
The short ISO 21287-class body saves about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, and FA/FB flange, LB foot and CA/CB clevis mounts bolt to the same face. Because this model carries the optional -S magnet, CMSE or DMSE reed or solid-state switches mount directly on the tube. The unit is discontinued, so order ACE32X15 and confirm the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before the swap.
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