This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is ACEJ12X160-100SB — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the ACEJ12X160-100SB 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 ACPJ12X160-100SB
The AirTAC Airtac ACPJ Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACPJ12X160-100SB 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 ACEJ12X160-100SB (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 → ACEJ12X160-100SB
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, 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 | 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 ACEJ12X160-100SB 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 ACPJ12X160-100SB
| 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 (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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