This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is ACE32X160S — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the ACE32X160S 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 ACP32X160S
The AirTAC Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP32X160S 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 ACE32X160S (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 → ACE32X160S
- 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 ACP32X160S
A double acting compact cylinder in the DIN-standard ACP series, the ACP32X160S pairs a 32 mm bore with a 160 mm stroke and ships with the optional -S magnet already fitted, so CMSE or DMSE reed and solid-state switches can be mounted for end-of-stroke signalling. At 0.5 MPa it pushes 402.1 N and pulls 345.6 N; at 0.7 MPa those figures rise to 563 N and 483.8 N, with a theoretical maximum of 82 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Air supply is filtered to 40 um, operating pressure runs 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi), and rod speed spans 30-500 mm/s.
The short ISO 21287-class body saves roughly 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, which is why this bore and stroke suit tight gantries and guarding where a full-length body will not fit. For sizing, treat about 241 N (roughly 0.6 of the push rating) as the usable force at 0.5 MPa, which lifts about 20 kg vertically with a 2:1 margin. Construction is a hard-anodized aluminium body with threaded aluminium covers, an S45C hard-chrome rod with female M8x1.25 thread, and fixed TPU bumpers at both ends. This model is discontinued; the current-production drop-in is ACE32X160, and buyers should confirm ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before swapping.
Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP32X160S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP32X160S |
|---|---|
| Series | ACP DIN compact cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | ACE32X160S |
| 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 ACE32X160S (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 ACE32X160S 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 ACP32X160S
| 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 ACP32X160S Is Used
Fixture clamping on CNC pallets
With 402.1 N push at 0.5 MPa and a 160 mm stroke, this cylinder clamps machining fixtures inside shallow pallet pockets where a full-length body cannot reach.
Carton pusher on packaging lines
The 160 mm throw sweeps cartons off a conveyor lane; the fitted -S magnet with a DMSE switch confirms retraction before the next cycle starts.
Small parts press in electronics assembly
About 241 N of usable force at 0.5 MPa presses connectors and terminals into PCB assemblies, with the compact body fitting under low bench frames.
Replacing the Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP32X160S with the ACE32X160S
At 32 mm bore this model delivers 402.1 N push at 0.5 MPa. If your load needs less, the ACP25X160S gives 245.4 N at the same pressure; if you need more headroom, the ACP40X160S reaches 628.3 N. The 160 mm stroke sits within the 200 mm maximum standard stroke for this bore, so no made-to-order length is required. Remember that a plain cylinder of this type does not hold position when air is lost - add a rod lock or pilot check valve for a held load. FA/FB flange, LB foot and CA/CB clevis mountings bolt to the same face, and the -S magnet on this unit accepts CMSE / DMSE switches. For new projects, order the ACE32X160 replacement and confirm ISO 21287 dimensions.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Current-production ACE → ACE32X160S
- ✓ 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 ACP32X160S FAQ
At 0.5 MPa the 32 mm bore pushes 402.1 N and pulls 345.6 N. At 0.7 MPa it pushes 563 N and pulls 483.8 N. The theoretical maximum output is 82 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Operating pressure is 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi) with 1.5 MPa (215 psi) proof pressure, and rod speed runs 30-500 mm/s.
The ACP family is no longer in production. The current drop-in is ACE32X160, which matches the same 32 mm bore, 160 mm stroke and force class with a short ISO 21287 body. Because the ACP was DIN-standard, confirm the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before swapping. FA/FB flange, LB foot and CA/CB clevis brackets, plus the -S magnet option for CMSE / DMSE switches, carry across the ACE range.
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