This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the ACP series. You can still order this code here: we ship the current replacement ACEJ12X160-30S, 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 ACPJ12X160-30S
The AirTAC ACPJ Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACPJ12X160-30S 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 ACEJ12X160-30S (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 → ACEJ12X160-30S
- 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 ACPJ12X160-30S
This double acting ACPJ12X160-30S is a DIN-standard compact cylinder with a 12 mm bore and a 160 mm stroke that an external stop screw trims by up to 30 mm, giving a usable extend range of 130-160 mm. At 0.5 MPa it pushes 56.5 N and pulls 42.4 N, rising to 79.2 N at 0.7 MPa. The 160 mm stroke exceeds the 50 mm standard maximum for this bore, so it is a made-to-order build. Note: the ACPJ family is discontinued; the current-production drop-in is the ACEJ12X160 in the same bore, stroke and force class.
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 and guarding where a full-length body cannot. A fixed TPU bumper sits at each end, the hard-anodized aluminium body carries an S45C hard-chrome rod, and the fitted -S magnet accepts CMSE / DMSE switches for end-of-stroke sensing. For sizing, expect roughly 34 N of real work at 0.5 MPa, which lifts about 3 kg vertically with a 2:1 margin.
Airtac ACPJ Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACPJ12X160-30S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ACPJ Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACPJ12X160-30S |
|---|---|
| Series | ACPJ DIN compact cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | ACEJ12X160-30S |
| 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 ACEJ12X160-30S (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 ACPJ12X160-30S
| ACPJ | DIN compact cylinder (adjustable-stroke, discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 12 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×160 | Stroke length in mm. |
| -30 | 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 ACPJ12X160-30S Is Used
Lab sample ejector
Ejects sample trays from a compact analyzer drawer, where the 130-160 mm adjustable extend range matches shallow tray depths and 34 N of usable force is ample.
Small-parts ejection on assembly lines
Pushes connector housings off a fixture nest into a chute; the trimmed stroke prevents overtravel and the fitted magnet confirms home position via a CMSE switch.
Micro press-fit aid
Assists seating of small pins in electronics jigs with about 3 kg of vertical working force at 0.5 MPa, inside a guard too tight for a full-length body.
Replacing the Airtac ACPJ Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACPJ12X160-30S with the ACEJ12X160-30S
At 12 mm bore this is the lightest ACPJ force class: 56.5 N push at 0.5 MPa. Step up to the 16 mm bore for 100.5 N push or down is not possible, as 12 mm is the smallest. If you need to hold a load against air loss, remember the stop screw only trims the extend stroke, it is not a mid-stroke lock. FA/FB flange and LB foot mountings bolt to the standard face, and the fitted -S magnet lets you add CMSE or DMSE switches. Order the ACEJ12X160 as the current replacement and confirm ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before swapping.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Current-production ACE → ACEJ12X160-30S
- ✓ 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 ACPJ12X160-30S FAQ
Push is 56.5 N and pull 42.4 N at 0.5 MPa; at 0.7 MPa push is 79.2 N and pull 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, port M5x0.8, rod thread M3x0.5 female, and the 160 mm stroke is a made-to-order length above the 50 mm standard maximum for this bore.
The -30 code is a 30 mm window: a stop screw shortens the 160 mm extend stroke on site, so the rod can be set anywhere in a 130-160 mm range. The TPU bumpers only decelerate at the ends and never hold a load. The ACPJ family is discontinued; the current drop-in is the ACEJ12X160, which matches the same bore, stroke and force class - confirm the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before swapping.
Related AirTAC ACE Cylinders
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