This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the ACP series. You can still order this code here: we ship the current replacement ACEJ12X160-100B, 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 ACPJ12X160-100B
The AirTAC ACPJ Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACPJ12X160-100B 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 ACEJ12X160-100B (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 → ACEJ12X160-100B
- 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 ACPJ12X160-100B
The ACPJ12X160-100B is a double acting compact cylinder with an adjustable extend stroke: a stop screw trims the 160 mm stroke anywhere inside the ordered 100 mm window, giving a usable range of 60-160 mm on site. Air filtered to 40 um drives it at 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi), with speeds of 30-500 mm/s and a fixed TPU bumper at each end. At 0.5 MPa this 12 mm bore pushes 56.5 N and pulls 42.4 N; at 0.7 MPa it reaches 79.2 N on extend. Note that the 160 mm stroke exceeds the 50 mm maximum standard stroke for this bore, so it is a non-standard, made-to-order build. This model is discontinued; the current-production replacement is the ACEJ12X160.
The hard-anodized aluminium body with an S45C hard-chrome rod keeps the mounting length roughly 50% shorter than an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, so it slots into shallow fixtures, slide clamps and small gantries. The B code gives a male 6 mm rod thread and the port is M5x0.8. Because no -S code is ordered, there is no magnet, so CMSE or DMSE switches cannot be fitted on this unit. As a rule of thumb, plan on about 34 N (roughly 3 kg vertical) of real work at 0.5 MPa rather than the full 56.5 N rating. Before swapping to the ACEJ12X160, confirm the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions, since the ACP series follows a DIN-standard footprint.
Airtac ACPJ Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACPJ12X160-100B Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ACPJ Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACPJ12X160-100B |
|---|---|
| Series | ACPJ DIN compact cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | ACEJ12X160-100B |
| 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 ACEJ12X160-100B (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 ACPJ12X160-100B
| ACPJ | DIN compact cylinder (adjustable-stroke, discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 12 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×160 | Stroke length in mm. |
| -100 | 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 ACPJ12X160-100B Is Used
Micro press station
A 60 mm trim on the 160 mm stroke lets a bench-top marking press bottom out at exactly the part height, using about 34 N of usable force at 0.5 MPa.
Small-parts ejector
Pushes stamped clips off a fixture in an electronics assembly cell; the male rod thread takes an I-type knuckle for a short lever stroke.
Carton hold-down clamp
Clamps a folding flap on a semi-auto cartoner; the short body fits inside the guard frame where a full-length profile cylinder will not.
Replacing the Airtac ACPJ Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACPJ12X160-100B with the ACEJ12X160-100B
Size both ways: if 56.5 N push at 0.5 MPa is marginal, step up to the 16 mm bore for 100.5 N; if the load is under about 34 N, the same 12 mm bore with a shorter stroke window may be cheaper. The 100 mm adjust window suits stations where one cylinder serves several part heights - set the stop once per changeover. The stop is a mechanical end stop only; it does not hold a load if air is lost. Mounting uses FA/FB flange or LB foot on the DIN-standard face. If you need position sensing, order the -S magnet variant; this unit has none. For new designs, specify the ACEJ12X160 instead.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Current-production ACE → ACEJ12X160-100B
- ✓ 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 ACPJ12X160-100B 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; theoretical maximum is 11.5 kgf at 1.0 MPa. The -100 code gives a 100 mm adjustment window, so the extend stroke can be set anywhere from 60 to 160 mm. The 160 mm stroke is non-standard for this 12 mm bore (standard max is 50 mm) and is made to order. Operating range is 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi) at 30-500 mm/s.
Only if the cylinder was ordered with the optional -S magnet; this unit has no magnet, so CMSE or DMSE switches cannot be mounted. The ACPJ series 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, because the ACPJ follows a DIN-standard footprint.
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