This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is ACE32X250S — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the ACE32X250S 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 ACP32X250S
The AirTAC Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP32X250S is a double acting DIN-standard tight/compact air cylinder with a Ø32mm bore and 250mm stroke, 1/8" air ports and a hard-anodized aluminium body. This model is discontinued — the current-production replacement is the ACE32X250S (ISO 21287 ACE), in the same bore, stroke and force class.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke250 mm
- Port size1/8"
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM8×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → ACE32X250S
- 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 ACP32X250S
The ACP32X250S is a double acting DIN-standard compact cylinder with a 32 mm bore and a 250 mm stroke, driven by air in both directions and stopped by a fixed TPU bumper at each end. 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. Its short ISO 21287-class body saves roughly 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, so it slots into tight jig plates and guarding where a full-length body will not fit. The 250 mm stroke is longer than the 200 mm standard maximum for this bore, so it is a made-to-order build.
The S in the code means the optional -S magnet is fitted, so CMSE or DMSE reed and solid-state switches can be clipped on for end-of-stroke sensing. Running at 0.5 MPa, plan on about 241 N (roughly 24 kg) of usable push rather than the full rating, which lifts about 20 kg vertically with a 2:1 margin. The hard-anodized aluminium body carries a 12 mm S45C hard-chrome rod with a female M8x1.25 thread and 1/8" ports. This model is discontinued; the current-production drop-in is ACE32X250, so confirm the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before swapping.
Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP32X250S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP32X250S |
|---|---|
| Series | ACP DIN compact cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | ACE32X250S |
| Bore size | Ø32 mm |
| Stroke | 250 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 ACE32X250S (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 ACE32X250S 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 ACP32X250S
| ACP | DIN compact cylinder (double-acting, discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 32 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×250 | 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 ACP32X250S Is Used
Long-reach jig clamping
The 250 mm stroke reaches deep into a welding or machining fixture to swing a clamp arm clear, with 402.1 N of push at 0.5 MPa holding the part during the cut.
Cross-belt part pusher
Mounted under a packaging conveyor, the 32 mm bore kicks cartons or trays off the line at 30-500 mm/s, with the -S magnet and a DMSE switch confirming each stroke.
Ejector on a plastics press
Fitted as a secondary ejector beside the mould, it lifts finished parts of about 20 kg or less vertically with a 2:1 margin, sensing top of stroke via CMSE.
Replacing the Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP32X250S with the ACE32X250S
At 32 mm bore this sits between the 25 mm size (245.4 N push at 0.5 MPa) and the 40 mm size (628.3 N push at 0.5 MPa); pick the 40 mm if your load needs more than about 240 N of working force. The 250 mm stroke exceeds the 200 mm standard maximum for bore 32, so order it as a non-standard made-to-order stroke. Choose FA/FB flange, LB foot or CA/CB clevis mounting to match the fixture, and keep the S code if CMSE / DMSE switch positions are needed. A plain cylinder drifts when air is lost, so add a rod lock or pilot check valve for held loads. For new designs, specify ACE32X250 instead - it is the current ISO 21287 successor in the same force class.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Current-production ACE → ACE32X250S
- ✓ 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 ACP32X250S FAQ
Double acting, 32 mm bore, 250 mm made-to-order stroke (standard max for this bore is 200 mm). Push 402.1 N and pull 345.6 N at 0.5 MPa; push 563 N and pull 483.8 N at 0.7 MPa; theoretical maximum 82 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Operating pressure 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi), proof 1.5 MPa (215 psi), speed 30-500 mm/s, temperature -20 to +70 C, 1/8" ports, 12 mm rod with female M8x1.25 thread. In practice budget about 241 N (around 24 kg of push, roughly a 20 kg vertical lift) rather than the full rating.
It is a short-body compact cylinder with a hard-anodized aluminium body, threaded aluminium covers, an S45C hard-chrome rod and a fixed TPU bumper at each end - the body is about 50% shorter than an ISO 15552 profile cylinder of the same stroke. The S code means the optional -S magnet is fitted, so CMSE / DMSE reed or solid-state switches can be mounted. The family is discontinued; the current-production replacement is ACE32X250, a drop-in in the same bore, stroke and force class - confirm the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before you swap.
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