This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is ACE32X250SB — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the ACE32X250SB 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 ACP32X250SB
The AirTAC Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP32X250SB 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 ACE32X250SB (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 → ACE32X250SB
- 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 ACP32X250SB
A double acting compact cylinder in the DIN-standard ACP series, the ACP32X250SB pairs a 32 mm bore with a 250 mm stroke and a male rod thread (B code). At 0.5 MPa it pushes 402.1 N and pulls 345.6 N, rising to 563 N and 483.8 N at 0.7 MPa, with a theoretical peak of 82 kgf at 1.0 MPa. The 250 mm stroke is longer than the 200 mm standard maximum for bore 32, so this unit is made to order. Note that the ACP family is discontinued; the current-production successor is ACE32X250.
The short ISO 21287-class body saves roughly 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, which is why it suits tight jigs and gantries. Because the S code is in this model, the optional -S magnet is fitted, so CMSE or DMSE reed and solid-state switches can be mounted directly on the hard-anodized aluminium body. As a rule of thumb, plan on about 241 N (roughly 24 kg) of usable push at 0.5 MPa, which vertically lifts about 12 kg with a 2:1 margin. The fixed TPU bumper at each end only softens end-of-stroke contact; it never holds a load, so add a rod lock or pilot check valve if the rod must stay put when air is lost. Running spec: 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi), 30-500 mm/s, -20 to +70 C.
Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP32X250SB Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP32X250SB |
|---|---|
| Series | ACP DIN compact cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | ACE32X250SB |
| 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 ACE32X250SB (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 ACE32X250SB 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 ACP32X250SB
| 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 ACP32X250SB Is Used
Fixture clamping on CNC pallets
The 402.1 N push at 0.5 MPa clamps aluminium housings in machining fixtures, and the short body fits inside the fixture footprint where a full-length cylinder cannot.
Reject pusher on packaging lines
With the -S magnet fitted, CMSE switches confirm extend and retract on a carton reject arm, cycling at 30-500 mm/s between shifts.
Gate actuation in guard panels
The 250 mm made-to-order stroke slides a machine guard gate across a 32 mm-bore force class load, with the compact body hidden behind the guard sheet.
Replacing the Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP32X250SB with the ACE32X250SB
Size against neighbours: the 25 mm bore delivers 245.4 N push at 0.5 MPa, while the 40 mm bore reaches 628.3 N, so pick 32 mm when your load sits between roughly 150 N and 400 N of real demand. This 250 mm stroke exceeds the 200 mm standard limit for bore 32 and is built to order. The male rod thread (B) suits rod knuckles and external tooling; FA/FB flange, LB foot and CA/CB clevis mountings bolt to the same face. Since ACP is discontinued, order ACE32X250 as the drop-in and confirm ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before the swap.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Current-production ACE → ACE32X250SB
- ✓ 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 ACP32X250SB FAQ
At 0.5 MPa the cylinder pushes 402.1 N and pulls 345.6 N; at 0.7 MPa it reaches 563 N push and 483.8 N pull; the theoretical maximum is 82 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Derate to about 241 N of usable push at 0.5 MPa, which lifts roughly 12 kg vertically with a 2:1 margin. Operating range is 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi) with 1.5 MPa (215 psi) proof pressure.
No - the ACP series is discontinued. The current-production drop-in is ACE32X250, the ISO 21287 successor in the same bore, stroke and force class. Because the ACP was DIN-standard, confirm the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before swapping. The fixed TPU bumpers at both ends only soften end-of-stroke impact; for a held load under gravity, pair the cylinder with a rod lock or pilot check valve.
Related AirTAC ACE Cylinders
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