This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the ACP series. You can still order this code here: we ship the current replacement ACEJ12X160-100S, 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 ACPJ12X160-100S
The AirTAC ACPJ Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACPJ12X160-100S 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 ACEJ12X160-100S (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 → ACEJ12X160-100S
- 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 ACPJ12X160-100S
The ACPJ12X160-100S is a double acting compact cylinder with an adjustable stroke: a stop screw trims the extend stroke anywhere inside the 100 mm window, so the rod travels a usable 60-160 mm. Air works on both faces of the piston, and at 0.5 MPa the 12 mm bore delivers 56.5 N pushing and 42.4 N pulling; at 0.7 MPa that rises to 79.2 N and 59.4 N. The 160 mm stroke is a non-standard, made-to-order length because bore 12 normally tops out at 50 mm. This model is discontinued, and the current-production drop-in is the ACEJ12X160 in the same bore, stroke and force class.
Built on a hard-anodized aluminium body with an S45C hard-chrome rod, the short ISO 21287-class format saves roughly 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, so it slots into tight jigs and guarding where a full-length body will not fit. The -S code on this model means the magnet is fitted, so CMSE or DMSE reed and solid-state switches can be clamped straight onto the body for end-of-stroke sensing. As a planning figure, expect about 34 N (roughly 3 kg lifted) of real work at 0.5 MPa once you keep a margin below the 56.5 N rating. Fixed TPU bumpers sit at both ends, speed runs 30-500 mm/s, and pressure spans 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi).
Airtac ACPJ Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACPJ12X160-100S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ACPJ Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACPJ12X160-100S |
|---|---|
| Series | ACPJ DIN compact cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | ACEJ12X160-100S |
| 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 ACEJ12X160-100S (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 ACPJ12X160-100S
| 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 ACPJ12X160-100S Is Used
Position-confirmed ejection on small assemblies
The fitted magnet plus a DMSE solid-state switch confirms the short trimmed stroke before a PLC releases the next part, ideal on 60-160 mm eject strokes in electronics fixture work.
Multi-product length stop on a packaging slide
The 100 mm adjustment window lets one operator reset the extend stop between carton heights on a small form-fill line without swapping cylinders.
Sample pusher in a lab dosing station
With about 34 N of usable push at 0.5 MPa, the 12 mm bore nudges vials or sample trays into a dosing position gently enough for delicate glassware.
Replacing the Airtac ACPJ Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACPJ12X160-100S with the ACEJ12X160-100S
At 12 mm bore this is the lightest force step in the family: 56.5 N push at 0.5 MPa versus 100.5 N from a 16 mm bore and 157.1 N from a 20 mm bore, so step up if your load sits near the limit. The 100 mm adjust window suits stations where one cylinder must serve several product lengths; remember the stop is a mechanical end stop only, and the piston will drift if air is lost. The female M3x0.5 rod thread takes standard I/Y knuckles, FA flange or LB foot mounts bolt to the face, and the fitted -S magnet pairs with CMSE / DMSE switches. Before ordering, confirm the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions of the ACEJ12X160 replacement, since the ACP was built to a DIN-standard footprint.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Current-production ACE → ACEJ12X160-100S
- ✓ 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 ACPJ12X160-100S 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. The -100 code gives a 100 mm adjustment window on the 160 mm stroke, so the extend stroke can be trimmed anywhere from 60 to 160 mm with the stop screw. Operating pressure is 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi), speed is 30-500 mm/s, and the port is M5x0.8. Note the 160 mm stroke is a made-to-order length, since bore 12 standard strokes stop at 50 mm.
This model carries the optional -S magnet, so CMSE reed or DMSE solid-state switches mount directly on the body for end-of-stroke signals. The ACPJ family is discontinued; the current-production replacement is the ACEJ12X160, which keeps the same bore, stroke and force class in the ISO 21287 short-body format. Confirm the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions against your fixture before swapping, because the ACP was built to a DIN-standard footprint, and check the rod-end hardware against the female M3x0.5 thread.
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