This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the ACP series. You can still order this code here: we ship the current replacement ACEJ12X160-100SB, 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 ACPJ12X160-100SB
The AirTAC ACPJ Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACPJ12X160-100SB 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 ACEJ12X160-100SB (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 → ACEJ12X160-100SB
- 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 ACPJ12X160-100SB
The ACPJ12X160-100SB is a double acting compact cylinder with an adjustable extend stroke: a stop screw trims the 160 mm stroke by up to 100 mm, giving a usable range of 60-160 mm on site. This 12 mm bore unit 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 peak of 11.5 kgf at 1.0 MPa. The 160 mm stroke is beyond the 50 mm standard limit for bore 12, so it is a made-to-order build. Note this model is discontinued; the current-production replacement is the ACEJ12X160, and buyers should confirm ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before swapping, since the ACPJ follows a DIN-standard footprint.
Built on a short ISO 21287-class body, it saves roughly 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, which matters in slim jigs, guarding frames and gantry pick points. The hard-anodized aluminium body carries an S45C hard-chrome rod, fixed TPU bumpers at both ends, and a male rod thread (B code) with PT ports. As a rule of thumb, plan on about 34 N of real work at 0.5 MPa (roughly 60% of the rated push), which corresponds to lifting about 1.7 kg vertically with a 2:1 margin. The -S code on this model means the optional magnet is fitted, so CMSE / DMSE reed or solid-state switches can be mounted directly on the body.
Airtac ACPJ Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACPJ12X160-100SB Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ACPJ Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACPJ12X160-100SB |
|---|---|
| Series | ACPJ DIN compact cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | ACEJ12X160-100SB |
| 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 ACEJ12X160-100SB (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 ACPJ12X160-100SB
| 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 ACPJ12X160-100SB Is Used
Small-parts ejection in plastic molding
The 56.5 N push at 0.5 MPa is enough to kick finished clips or bushings off a mold table, and the 60-160 mm adjustable range lets one cylinder serve several mold heights without re-plumbing.
Position-flagged slide gates on inspection lines
With the -S magnet fitted, CMSE or DMSE switches report gate open and closed on a vision-inspection conveyor, while the short body tucks into a 12 mm-bore gantry bracket.
Light clamping of PCB test fixtures
About 34 N of practical work at 0.5 MPa holds thin circuit boards against a test bed, and the male rod thread accepts a knuckle for angled clamp arms.
Replacing the Airtac ACPJ Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACPJ12X160-100SB with the ACEJ12X160-100SB
Size the bore both ways: if 56.5 N push at 0.5 MPa is more than your load needs, the smaller bore in this family is bore 12 itself at the lower end; if you need more force, step up to bore 16 for 100.5 N push or bore 20 for 157.1 N at the same pressure. Keep in mind the stop screw is a mechanical end stop for the extend stroke, not a mid-stroke lock - on air loss the piston still drifts, so do not use it to hold a load. Match mounting from the FA/FB flange or LB foot options, and remember the magnet here is the optional -S code this model carries, enabling CMSE / DMSE switch mounting. For new projects, order the ACEJ12X160 instead, as this ACPJ version is discontinued.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Current-production ACE → ACEJ12X160-100SB
- ✓ 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 ACPJ12X160-100SB 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. It is a double acting 12 mm bore unit with a 160 mm stroke adjustable down to 60 mm via the 100 mm window, M5x0.8 ports, 6 mm rod with male thread, 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi) operating pressure, 30-500 mm/s speed and fixed TPU bumpers both ends. The 160 mm stroke is a made-to-order length, since the bore 12 standard maximum is 50 mm.
No - the ACPJ12X160-100SB is discontinued. The current-production drop-in is the ACEJ12X160, which matches the same bore, stroke and force class in the ISO 21287 family. Because the ACPJ follows a DIN-standard compact layout, confirm the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions and port positions against your fixture before swapping. The ACEJ keeps the same adjustable-stroke concept, FA/FB flange and LB foot options, and the optional -S magnet for CMSE / DMSE switches.
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