This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is ACEJ12X160-30SB — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the ACEJ12X160-30SB 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 ACPJ12X160-30SB
The AirTAC Airtac ACPJ Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACPJ12X160-30SB 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 ACEJ12X160-30SB (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 → ACEJ12X160-30SB
About the Airtac ACPJ Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACPJ12X160-30SB
Double acting and adjustable in stroke, the ACPJ12X160-30SB is a discontinued DIN-standard compact cylinder with a 12 mm bore and a 160 mm made-to-order stroke. A stop screw trims the extend stroke by up to 30 mm on site, giving a usable 130-160 mm range, and a fixed TPU bumper decelerates the piston at both ends. Push force is 56.5 N and pull 42.4 N at 0.5 MPa, rising to 79.2 N at 0.7 MPa.
The short ISO 21287-class body saves about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, so it slots into tight pick-and-place gantries and fixture plates. This unit carries the -S magnet, so CMSE or DMSE reed and solid-state switches can be fitted for end-of-stroke sensing. Plan on roughly 34 N of real work at 0.5 MPa, which lifts about 2.9 kg vertically with a 2:1 margin. Since the model is discontinued, order the current ACEJ12X160 and confirm the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before swapping.
Airtac ACPJ Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACPJ12X160-30SB Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ACPJ Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACPJ12X160-30SB |
|---|---|
| Series | ACPJ DIN compact cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | ACEJ12X160-30SB |
| 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 ACEJ12X160-30SB (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 ACEJ12X160-30SB 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 ACPJ12X160-30SB
| 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 (adjustable stroke).
Where the Airtac ACPJ Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACPJ12X160-30SB Is Used
Lab sample ejector
The 56.5 N push at 0.5 MPa ejects microplate or vial racks from a magazine, and the 30 mm window lets technicians trim the 160 mm stroke to match rack depth without changing hardware.
Small-parts sorting gate
With the -S magnet fitted, CMSE or DMSE switches confirm gate-open and gate-closed positions on a 130-160 mm adjustable throw that diverts components on a conveyor lane.
Fixture clamp on a compact jig
The short body, about 50% shorter in mounting length than an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, clamps thin-walled aluminium brackets inside a jig where a full-length cylinder will not fit.
Replacing the Airtac ACPJ Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACPJ12X160-30SB with the ACEJ12X160-30SB
At 12 mm bore this is the smallest force class in the range: 56.5 N push at 0.5 MPa. Step up to the 16 mm bore for 100.5 N or the 20 mm bore for 157.1 N at the same pressure if the load is heavier. The 160 mm stroke is a non-standard, made-to-order length for this bore, whose standard maximum is 50 mm. The male rod thread (B code) suits I/Y knuckles, and the -S magnet enables CMSE / DMSE switching. Note the stop screw is an end stop only: on air loss the piston still drifts, so it is not a mid-stroke lock. The current-production drop-in is the ACEJ12X160; verify ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before ordering.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Current-production ACE → ACEJ12X160-30SB
- ✓ 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 ACPJ12X160-30SB FAQ
At 0.5 MPa it pushes 56.5 N and pulls 42.4 N; at 0.7 MPa push rises to 79.2 N and pull to 59.4 N; theoretical maximum is 11.5 kgf at 1.0 MPa. The -30 code gives a 30 mm adjustment window, so the stop screw trims the 160 mm extend stroke anywhere in a 130-160 mm range. Operating pressure is 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi) and speed is 30-500 mm/s.
Yes, but it is a non-standard, made-to-order stroke: the standard maximum for bore 12 is 50 mm, so lead time applies. The ACPJ family itself is discontinued; the current-production replacement is the ACEJ12X160, which matches the same bore, stroke and force class. Confirm the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before swapping, since the ACP was built to a DIN standard.
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