This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is ACE32X5SB — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the ACE32X5SB 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 ACP32X5SB
The AirTAC Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP32X5SB is a double acting DIN-standard tight/compact air cylinder with a Ø32mm bore and 5mm stroke, 1/8" air ports and a hard-anodized aluminium body. This model is discontinued — the current-production replacement is the ACE32X5SB (ISO 21287 ACE), in the same bore, stroke and force class.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke5 mm
- Port size1/8"
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM8×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → ACE32X5SB
- 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 ACP32X5SB
The ACP32X5SB is a double acting DIN-standard compact cylinder with a 32 mm bore and a very short 5 mm stroke, built on a hard-anodized aluminium body with an S45C hard-chrome piston rod. This S-code version carries the optional -S magnet, so CMSE or DMSE reed and solid-state switches can be mounted for end-of-stroke detection, and the B code gives a male rod thread. Air supply runs 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi) with a 1.5 MPa (215 psi) proof rating, speed range 30-500 mm/s, and a fixed TPU bumper at each end.
At 0.5 MPa this bore pushes 402.1 N and pulls 345.6 N; at 0.7 MPa those rise to 563 N and 483.8 N, with a theoretical ceiling of 82 kgf at 1.0 MPa. In practice, plan on roughly 240 N of usable work at 0.5 MPa, which is about 24 kg of vertical lift with a sensible margin. The short ISO 21287-class body saves about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, ideal for clamping in tight fixtures. Note: this model is discontinued - the current-production replacement is ACE32X5, so confirm ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before swapping.
Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP32X5SB Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP32X5SB |
|---|---|
| Series | ACP DIN compact cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | ACE32X5SB |
| Bore size | Ø32 mm |
| Stroke | 5 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 ACE32X5SB (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 ACE32X5SB 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 ACP32X5SB
| ACP | DIN compact cylinder (double-acting, discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 32 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×5 | 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 ACP32X5SB Is Used
Short-tramp press stamping
A 5 mm stroke with 402.1 N push at 0.5 MPa is ideal for stamping a date code or witness mark on aluminium housings where the tool only needs to close a tiny gap.
Presence-confirm clamping
With the -S magnet fitted, CMSE or DMSE switches confirm the clamp has seated on a PCB test fixture or small assembly jig, feeding a PLC interlock.
Micro eject in tight cells
The compact body, about 50% shorter in mounting length than an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, slides into cramped machining-cell fixtures to nudge finished 20 kg-class parts off a nest.
Replacing the Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP32X5SB with the ACE32X5SB
For a 5 mm clamp or eject move in the 400 N class, the 32 mm bore is the right pick; a 25 mm bore delivers only 245.4 N push at 0.5 MPa, while a 40 mm bore raises it to 628.3 N if you need headroom. Remember that a plain ACP does not hold position when air is lost - add a rod lock or pilot check valve if the load must stay put. FA/FB flange, LB foot and CA/CB clevis mountings bolt to the same face, and the male rod thread suits I/Y knuckles directly. Order the ACE32X5 as your working replacement and verify ISO 21287 dimensions.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Current-production ACE → ACE32X5SB
- ✓ 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 ACP32X5SB FAQ
At 0.5 MPa the 32 mm bore pushes 402.1 N and pulls 345.6 N. At 0.7 MPa push rises to 563 N and pull to 483.8 N. The theoretical maximum is 82 kgf at 1.0 MPa. A practical rule is to size the job at about 60% of the 0.5 MPa push, roughly 240 N or about 24 kg of vertical lift. Operating pressure is 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi), speed 30-500 mm/s.
No - the ACP32X5SB is discontinued. The current-production drop-in is ACE32X5, the ISO 21287 successor in the same bore, stroke and force class. Because the ACP was built to a DIN standard, confirm the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before swapping. The fixed TPU bumpers, 1/8" port and male rod thread concept carry over, and CMSE / DMSE switches work when the -S magnet is ordered.
Request a Quote for the ACE32X5SB
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