This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is ACE32X160B — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the ACE32X160B 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 ACP32X160B
The AirTAC Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP32X160B 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 ACE32X160B (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 → ACE32X160B
- 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 ACP32X160B
A double acting compact cylinder in the DIN-standard ACP series, the ACP32X160B delivers 402.1 N push and 345.6 N pull at 0.5 MPa (563 N and 483.8 N at 0.7 MPa) from a 32 mm bore with a 160 mm stroke. The male rod thread (B code) ends in a 12 mm S45C hard-chrome rod, and the hard-anodized aluminium body carries 1/8" ports. Air supply runs 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi) with speed from 30 to 500 mm/s.
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. Plan on about 241 N (roughly 24 kg) of usable push at 0.5 MPa rather than the full rating, which means it lifts about 12 kg vertically with a 2:1 margin. Note this model is discontinued: the current drop-in is ACE32X160, same bore, stroke and force class - confirm ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before swapping.
Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP32X160B Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP32X160B |
|---|---|
| Series | ACP DIN compact cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | ACE32X160B |
| 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 ACE32X160B (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 ACE32X160B 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 ACP32X160B
| 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 ACP32X160B Is Used
Fixture clamping on CNC pallets
The 402.1 N push at 0.5 MPa clamps aluminium or small steel workpieces in machining fixtures, and the short body fits where a full-length profile cylinder cannot.
Push-off stations on packaging lines
With about 24 kg of usable push force and a 160 mm stroke, it diverts cartons or trays off a conveyor at up to 500 mm/s without eating guard space.
Lift-and-lower in assembly cells
The 12 kg vertical-lift equivalent suits raising small sub-assemblies between stations; add a pilot check valve if the load must stay put when air is lost.
Replacing the Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP32X160B with the ACE32X160B
At 32 mm bore you get 402.1 N push at 0.5 MPa; step down to a 25 mm bore (245.4 N) for lighter clamping or up to 40 mm (628.3 N) when the load needs more headroom. The 160 mm stroke sits inside the 200 mm standard range for this bore, so no made-to-order stroke is needed. This B-code version has a male rod thread and PT ports; no magnet is fitted, so if you need position sensing order the -S variant to enable CMSE / DMSE switches. For a held load under gravity, add a rod lock or pilot check valve - the fixed TPU bumper only decelerates at the ends. Replacement: ACE32X160.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Current-production ACE → ACE32X160B
- ✓ 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 ACP32X160B FAQ
At 0.5 MPa it pushes 402.1 N and pulls 345.6 N; at 0.7 MPa that rises to 563 N push and 483.8 N pull, with a theoretical maximum of 82 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Bore is 32 mm, stroke 160 mm, rod 12 mm with male thread, ports 1/8" PT, operating pressure 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi), speed 30-500 mm/s, temperature -20 to +70 C, fixed TPU bumper both ends.
Order ACE32X160, 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. The ACP was built to the older DIN standard, so confirm the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before swapping. Mounting options in the ACE family include FA/FB flange, LB foot and CA/CB clevis, and the optional -S magnet enables CMSE / DMSE switches.
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