This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is ACEJ12X160-100S — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the ACEJ12X160-100S 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 ACPJ Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACPJ12X160-100S
The AirTAC Airtac ACPJ Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACPJ12X160-100S is a double acting, 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, adjustable stroke
- Rod threadM3×0.5
- StatusDiscontinued → ACEJ12X160-100S
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, 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 | Push force | Pull force |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 MPa | 57 N | 42 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 79 N | 59 N |
| Max (@1.0 MPa) | 12 kgf | |
The ACEJ12X160-100S produces the same force from the same bore. Actual usable force is lower than theoretical; size with a margin.
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 (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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