This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the ACP series. You can still order this code here: we ship the current replacement ACEJ12X160-10, the same code under the new prefix. 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 ACPJ Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACPJ12X160-10
The AirTAC ACPJ Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACPJ12X160-10 is a double acting, double rod, adjustable stroke DIN-standard tight/compact air cylinder with a Ø12mm bore and 160mm stroke, M5×0.8 air ports and a hard-anodized aluminium body. This model is discontinued — the current-production replacement is the ACEJ12X160-10 (ISO 21287 ACE), in the same bore, stroke and force class.
- BoreØ12 mm
- Stroke160 mm
- Port sizeM5×0.8
- Acting typeDouble acting, double rod, adjustable stroke
- Rod threadM3×0.5
- StatusDiscontinued → ACEJ12X160-10
- 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 ACPJ Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACPJ12X160-10
This is a double acting compact cylinder with an adjustable extend stroke, built to the DIN-standard short-body format with a hard-anodized aluminium body and an S45C hard-chrome rod. The 12 mm bore delivers 56.5 N push and 42.4 N pull at 0.5 MPa, rising to 79.2 N push at 0.7 MPa, with a theoretical maximum of 11.5 kgf at 1.0 MPa. The -10 code gives a 10 mm adjustment window: a stop screw trims the 160 mm extend stroke on site, so the usable range is 150-160 mm. Note that the 160 mm stroke exceeds the 50 mm maximum standard stroke for bore 12, so it is a made-to-order build. The ACPJ family is discontinued; the current-production replacement is the ACEJ12X160, which matches the same bore, stroke and force class.
Because the short ISO 21287-class body saves about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, it slots into slim pick-and-place heads and test fixtures where a full-length body will not fit. A fixed TPU bumper sits at both ends to decelerate the piston. For sizing, plan on roughly 34 N of usable work at 0.5 MPa rather than the full 56.5 N rating, which corresponds to lifting about 2.9 kg vertically with a 2:1 margin. FA/FB flange and LB foot mounts bolt to the standard face, and the optional -S magnet enables CMSE / DMSE switches; this unit has no S code, so no magnet is fitted. Confirm ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before swapping to the ACEJ12X160.
Airtac ACPJ Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACPJ12X160-10 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ACPJ Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACPJ12X160-10 |
|---|---|
| Series | ACPJ DIN compact cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | ACEJ12X160-10 |
| Bore size | Ø12 mm |
| Stroke | 160 mm |
| Acting type | Double acting, double rod, adjustable stroke |
| Port size | M5×0.8 |
| Rod thread | M3×0.5 |
| 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 50 mm |
Specifications follow the official AirTAC ACP datasheet (now discontinued). The ACEJ12X160-10 (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 (Ø12mm)
| Pressure | Force (both ways) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 MPa | 42 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 59 N |
| Max (@1.0 MPa) | 9 kgf |
ACPJ is double-rod: the rear rod that carries the stroke adjuster exits the rear cover, so both piston faces lose rod area. The rod-side (annular) area is used for both directions (conservative).
Model Code: Airtac ACPJ Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACPJ12X160-10
| ACPJ | DIN compact cylinder (adjustable-stroke, discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 12 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×160 | Stroke length in mm. |
| -10 | Adjustable stroke window (mm the extend stroke can be shortened on site). |
| 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 (double rod, adjustable stroke).
Where the Airtac ACPJ Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACPJ12X160-10 Is Used
Micro part ejection from a punch die
The 56.5 N push at 0.5 MPa is enough to strip small stamped terminals or pins out of a die, and the 10 mm trim window lets the operator dial the eject travel between 150 and 160 mm without shimming.
Sample lift in a compact lab analyzer
With about 2.9 kg of vertical lift capacity at a 2:1 margin, the 12 mm bore raises reagent trays or sample vials inside tight instrument housings where a full-length body cannot fit.
Presence check on an electronics assembly cell
Ordered with the -S magnet, CMSE or DMSE switches confirm component seating; the short body mounts on an FA flange beside the fixture, and the stop screw sets the probe reach in the 150-160 mm window.
Replacing the Airtac ACPJ Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACPJ12X160-10 with the ACEJ12X160-10
At 12 mm bore this is the smallest force class in the range: 56.5 N push at 0.5 MPa. Step up to bore 16 for 100.5 N push or bore 20 for 157.1 N at the same pressure if the load is heavier. The adjuster is a mechanical end stop for the extend stroke only, not a mid-stroke lock, so the piston still drifts if air is lost. Order the -S code if you need the optional magnet for CMSE / DMSE switches, and pick FA/FB flange or LB foot mounting to suit the fixture. For new designs, specify the current-production ACEJ12X160 instead and confirm the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Current-production ACE → ACEJ12X160-10
- ✓ Same bore / stroke / force class
- ✓ Confirm ISO 21287 mounting dimensions
- ✓ Port/thread type (PT / G)
- ✓ Add -S for magnet if you need sensors
Airtac ACPJ Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACPJ12X160-10 FAQ
At 0.5 MPa it pushes 56.5 N and pulls 42.4 N; at 0.7 MPa it pushes 79.2 N and pulls 59.4 N; the theoretical maximum is 11.5 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Operating pressure is 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi), proof pressure 1.5 MPa (215 psi), speed 30-500 mm/s, temperature -20 to +70 C, fluid air filtered to 40 um. The port is M5x0.8, the rod is 6 mm with a female M3x0.5 thread, and the 160 mm stroke is a non-standard, made-to-order length since bore 12 tops out at 50 mm standard.
The -10 code adds a 10 mm window: an external stop screw shortens the 160 mm extend stroke on site, giving a usable range of 150-160 mm. It cannot lengthen the stroke past the ordered value, and it is an end stop only, not a load-holding brake. A fixed TPU bumper at each end decelerates the piston. The ACPJ family is discontinued; the current-production drop-in is the ACEJ12X160 in the same bore, stroke and force class. Confirm the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before swapping, since the ACP is DIN-standard.
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