This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is ACE32X160 — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the ACE32X160 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 ACP32X160
The AirTAC Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP32X160 is a double acting DIN-standard tight/compact air cylinder with a Ø32mm bore and 160mm stroke, 1/8" air ports and a hard-anodized aluminium body. This model is discontinued — the current-production replacement is the ACE32X160 (ISO 21287 ACE), in the same bore, stroke and force class.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke160 mm
- Port size1/8"
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM8×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → ACE32X160
- 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 ACP32X160
The ACP32X160 is a double acting compact cylinder in the DIN-standard ACP family, with a 32 mm bore and a 160 mm stroke inside a short hard-anodized aluminium body. At 0.5 MPa it pushes with 402.1 N and pulls with 345.6 N, rising to 563 N on the extend stroke at 0.7 MPa. The S45C hard-chrome rod ends in a female M8x1.25 thread, and air ports are 1/8". The short ISO 21287-class body saves roughly 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, so it slots into tight fixtures and guarding.
This model is discontinued; the current-production replacement is ACE32X160, which matches the same bore, stroke and force class - confirm the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before swapping. Note there is no magnet fitted, so position switches cannot be used unless you order the -S variant with the optional magnet for CMSE / DMSE sensors. A fixed TPU bumper at each end softens end-of-stroke contact, and the rod will drift if air is lost, so add a rod lock or pilot check valve for held loads. As a planning figure, count on about 240 N of usable push at 0.5 MPa, which lifts roughly 12 kg vertically with a 2:1 margin.
Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP32X160 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP32X160 |
|---|---|
| Series | ACP DIN compact cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | ACE32X160 |
| Bore size | Ø32 mm |
| Stroke | 160 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 ACE32X160 (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 ACE32X160 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 ACP32X160
| ACP | DIN compact cylinder (double-acting, discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 32 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×160 | 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 ACP32X160 Is Used
Fixture clamping on CNC pallets
The 402.1 N push at 0.5 MPa clamps aluminium housings on machining-centre pallets, and the short body fits inside the fixture plate where a full-length cylinder cannot.
Push-off at conveyor transfers
A 160 mm stroke kicks cartons sideways at a packaging-line transfer, with the 1/8" ports wiring neatly into the conveyor frame at 30-500 mm/s.
Ejector on an assembly press bench
The rod ejects pressed bushings from a die on a benchtop press; about 240 N of usable push at 0.5 MPa handles parts up to roughly 12 kg vertically.
Replacing the Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP32X160 with the ACE32X160
For a 160 mm stroke in this force band, the 32 mm bore gives 402.1 N push at 0.5 MPa; step down to the 25 mm bore (245.4 N) for lighter clamping or up to the 40 mm bore (628.3 N) if the load grows. The 160 mm stroke sits inside the 200 mm standard range for this bore, so no made-to-order stroke is needed. Choose FA/FB flange, LB foot or CA/CB clevis mounting, and add the -S code if CMSE / DMSE switch sensing is required. Since ACP32X160 is discontinued, order ACE32X160 as the drop-in successor and verify the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Current-production ACE → ACE32X160
- ✓ 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 ACP32X160 FAQ
This 32 mm bore, 160 mm stroke compact cylinder pushes 402.1 N and pulls 345.6 N at 0.5 MPa, and pushes 563 N / pulls 483.8 N at 0.7 MPa, with a theoretical maximum of 82 kgf at 1.0 MPa. It is double acting, runs on air filtered to 40 um at 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi), proof pressure 1.5 MPa (215 psi), speed 30-500 mm s, temperature -20 to +70 C, with a 12 mm rod, female M8x1.25 thread and 1/8" ports.
The ACP32X160 is discontinued; the current-production drop-in is ACE32X160, the ISO 21287 successor in the same bore, stroke and force class - confirm the mounting dimensions before swapping. For sensing, the magnet is not fitted on this code; order the -S variant with the optional magnet to run CMSE or DMSE reed or solid-state switches. FA/FB flange, LB foot and CA/CB clevis mountings suit jigs and machine frames.
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