This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the ACP series. You can still order this code here: we ship the current replacement ACEJ12X160-10B, 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 ACPJ12X160-10B
The AirTAC ACPJ Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACPJ12X160-10B 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 ACEJ12X160-10B (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 → ACEJ12X160-10B
- 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 ACPJ12X160-10B
This compact cylinder is double acting, so air drives the rod out and pulls it back, and its -10 code adds a 10 mm stop-screw window that trims the 160 mm extend stroke anywhere in a 150-160 mm range. The 12 mm bore delivers 56.5 N push and 42.4 N pull at 0.5 MPa (rising to 79.2 N push at 0.7 MPa), which works out to roughly 34 N of practical working force once you plan for about 60% of the rating. The 160 mm stroke is longer than the 50 mm standard maximum for bore 12, so this unit is made to order.
The short ISO 21287-class body saves about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, so it slots into slim fixtures where a full-length body cannot. A fixed TPU bumper sits at both ends, the hard-anodized aluminium body carries an S45C hard-chrome 6 mm rod with a male thread (B code), and the M5x0.8 ports take PT fittings. Note: no magnet is fitted on this version, so position switches cannot be used; order the -S code for that. This model is discontinued - the current drop-in is ACEJ12X160, and buyers should confirm ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before swapping.
Airtac ACPJ Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACPJ12X160-10B Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ACPJ Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACPJ12X160-10B |
|---|---|
| Series | ACPJ DIN compact cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | ACEJ12X160-10B |
| 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 ACEJ12X160-10B (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 ACPJ12X160-10B
| ACPJ | DIN compact cylinder (adjustable-stroke, discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 12 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×160 | Stroke length in mm. |
| -10 | 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 ACPJ12X160-10B Is Used
PCB fixture clamping
The 56.5 N push at 0.5 MPa is enough to hold small circuit boards in a test fixture, and the 10 mm window lets you fine-trim the extend stroke to match fixture height.
Watch-part ejector
A 150-160 mm reach suits pushing tiny machined watch or connector parts off a narrow tooling slide inside a compact assembly head.
Lab sample pusher
The 6 mm male-thread rod drives a light sample tray about 34 N of practical force at 0.5 MPa, lifting roughly 2.9 kg vertically with a 2:1 margin.
Replacing the Airtac ACPJ Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACPJ12X160-10B with the ACEJ12X160-10B
At this bore size the 56.5 N push at 0.5 MPa suits light clamping and small-part ejection; step down is not available below 12 mm in this family, while the 16 mm bore gives 100.5 N push and the 20 mm bore 157.1 N at the same pressure if the load grows. The stop screw is a mechanical end stop for trimming the extend stroke only - it does not lock the piston, so the rod will drift if air is lost. Mount with FA/FB flange or LB foot hardware, and remember the optional -S magnet is required before any CMSE / DMSE switch will work. For new designs, specify the ACEJ12X160 instead, as this ACPJ version is discontinued.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Current-production ACE → ACEJ12X160-10B
- ✓ 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 ACPJ12X160-10B 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, with a theoretical maximum of 11.5 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Operating pressure is 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi), proof pressure 1.5 MPa (215 psi), speed 30-500 mm/s, temperature -20 to +70 C, and the port is M5x0.8 (PT). The 160 mm stroke is a made-to-order length above the 50 mm standard maximum for bore 12.
A stop screw shortens the extend stroke by up to 10 mm, giving a usable 150-160 mm range; it cannot extend beyond the ordered stroke and it is not a mid-stroke lock. This ACPJ is discontinued - the current-production replacement is ACEJ12X160 in the same bore, stroke and force class. Confirm the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before swapping, since the ACP series follows a DIN-standard footprint.
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