This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is ACE32X20 — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the ACE32X20 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 ACP32X20
The AirTAC Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP32X20 is a double acting DIN-standard tight/compact air cylinder with a Ø32mm bore and 20mm stroke, 1/8" air ports and a hard-anodized aluminium body. This model is discontinued — the current-production replacement is the ACE32X20 (ISO 21287 ACE), in the same bore, stroke and force class.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke20 mm
- Port size1/8"
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM8×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → ACE32X20
- 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 ACP32X20
A double acting compact cylinder in the DIN-standard ACP series, the ACP32X20 pairs a 32 mm bore with a short 20 mm stroke on a hard-anodized aluminium body and an S45C hard-chrome rod. At 0.5 MPa it pushes 402.1 N and pulls 345.6 N, rising to 563 N at 0.7 MPa, with a theoretical ceiling of 82 kgf at 1.0 MPa. The short ISO 21287-class body saves roughly 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, so it slots into tight jigs and guarding where a full-length body cannot. Air supply runs 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi) with rod speed from 30-500 mm/s.
This model is discontinued; the current-production successor is ACE32X20, which matches the same bore, stroke and force class - confirm the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before swapping. For sizing, plan on about 241 N (roughly 24 kgf) of usable work at 0.5 MPa, which lifts about 20 kg vertically with a 2:1 margin. A fixed TPU bumper at each end absorbs end-of-stroke impact but never holds a load - add a rod lock or pilot check valve if the position must survive air loss. The optional -S magnet enables CMSE / DMSE switches; without it no sensing is possible.
Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP32X20 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP32X20 |
|---|---|
| Series | ACP DIN compact cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | ACE32X20 |
| Bore size | Ø32 mm |
| Stroke | 20 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 ACE32X20 (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 ACE32X20 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 ACP32X20
| ACP | DIN compact cylinder (double-acting, discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 32 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×20 | 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 ACP32X20 Is Used
Small-part clamping fixture
The 402.1 N push at 0.5 MPa clamps aluminium brackets or plastic housings in a CNC jig, and the 20 mm stroke keeps the fixture footprint minimal.
Packaging line pusher
A short-stroke kicker that diverts cartons on a conveyor at 30-500 mm/s, with the fixed TPU bumper softening each end-of-stroke stop.
Presence check station
With the optional -S magnet and CMSE / DMSE switches, the cylinder confirms part seating in an electronics assembly nest before the next cycle starts.
Replacing the Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP32X20 with the ACE32X20
If 402.1 N at 0.5 MPa is more than the job needs, the 25 mm bore (245.4 N push) covers lighter clamping; if it falls short, step up to the 40 mm bore at 628.3 N. Stroke 20 mm sits well inside the 200 mm maximum standard stroke for this bore, so it is a catalogue item. The female M8x1.25 rod thread and 1/8" PT ports suit standard fittings, and FA/FB flange, LB foot or CA/CB clevis mounting bolts to the ISO 21287 face. Order the -S code if CMSE / DMSE position switches are planned. Since ACP is discontinued, specify ACE32X20 as the drop-in replacement and verify the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Current-production ACE → ACE32X20
- ✓ 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 ACP32X20 FAQ
At 0.5 MPa it pushes 402.1 N and pulls 345.6 N; at 0.7 MPa those rise to 563 N and 483.8 N. The theoretical maximum is 82 kgf at 1.0 MPa. In practice, size the task to about 241 N of usable push, which lifts roughly 20 kg vertically with a 2:1 margin. Operating pressure is 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi) and rod speed 30-500 mm/s.
Order ACE32X20, the current ISO 21287 successor: swap the P for an E and you get the same 32 mm bore, 20 mm stroke and force class in a short compact body. Confirm the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before the swap, since the ACP was built to the DIN standard. FA/FB flange, LB foot and CA/CB clevis mounting options carry over in the ACE family.
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