This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is ACEJ12X200-50B — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the ACEJ12X200-50B 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 ACPJ12X200-50B
The AirTAC Airtac ACPJ Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACPJ12X200-50B is a double acting, adjustable stroke DIN-standard tight/compact air cylinder with a Ø12mm bore and 200mm stroke, M5×0.8 air ports and a hard-anodized aluminium body. This model is discontinued — the current-production replacement is the ACEJ12X200-50B (ISO 21287 ACE), in the same bore, stroke and force class.
- BoreØ12 mm
- Stroke200 mm
- Port sizeM5×0.8
- Acting typeDouble acting, adjustable stroke
- Rod threadM3×0.5
- StatusDiscontinued → ACEJ12X200-50B
About the Airtac ACPJ Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACPJ12X200-50B
This is a double acting compact cylinder with an adjustable extend stroke: a stop screw trims the 200 mm stroke by up to 50 mm, giving a usable range of 150-200 mm. 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. The 200 mm stroke is longer than the 50 mm standard maximum for this bore, so it is a made-to-order build. Note this model is discontinued; the current-production replacement is the ACEJ12X200, so confirm ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before swapping.
The short ISO 21287-class body saves about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, which is why it suits slim fixtures and guarded assemblies. A practical sizing rule: at 0.5 MPa plan on roughly 34 N of real work (about 60% of the rated push), which is around 3 kg of vertical lift with a 2:1 margin. The hard-anodized aluminium body carries an S45C hard-chrome rod, a fixed TPU bumper sits at both ends, and the male rod thread (B code) bolts to I/Y knuckles. No magnet is fitted on this version; order the -S code if you need CMSE / DMSE switch sensing.
Airtac ACPJ Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACPJ12X200-50B Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ACPJ Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACPJ12X200-50B |
|---|---|
| Series | ACPJ DIN compact cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | ACEJ12X200-50B |
| Bore size | Ø12 mm |
| Stroke | 200 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 ACEJ12X200-50B (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 ACEJ12X200-50B 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 ACPJ12X200-50B
| ACPJ | DIN compact cylinder (adjustable-stroke, discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 12 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×200 | Stroke length in mm. |
| -50 | 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 ACPJ12X200-50B Is Used
Small-parts ejector on assembly jigs
The 150-200 mm adjustable reach pushes light plastic caps off a fixture; 56.5 N at 0.5 MPa is enough for parts under about 3 kg.
Sample pusher in lab automation
The short body fits inside compact analyzer enclosures, and the male rod thread accepts a custom probe carrier.
Label or carton gate actuator
Trim the stroke with the 50 mm window to seat a gate precisely on a low-speed packaging line running 30-500 mm/s.
Replacing the Airtac ACPJ Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACPJ12X200-50B with the ACEJ12X200-50B
At 12 mm bore you get 56.5 N push at 0.5 MPa; step down is not available in this family, while the 16 mm bore gives 100.5 N and the 20 mm bore 157.1 N if your load needs more force. Choose the male-thread rod (B) for external knuckles, and match FA flange or LB foot brackets to the ISO 21287 face. Remember the stop screw only trims the extend stroke within the 50 mm window and does not hold a load on air loss. For new projects, specify the ACEJ12X200 instead.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Current-production ACE → ACEJ12X200-50B
- ✓ 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 ACPJ12X200-50B 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, air filtered to 40 um, port M5x0.8, rod 6 mm with male thread. The 200 mm stroke is made to order because the standard maximum for bore 12 is 50 mm.
The -50 code sets a 50 mm adjustment window: an external stop screw shortens the extend stroke anywhere between 150 and 200 mm, but it cannot lengthen the stroke past the ordered 200 mm and it does not lock the piston if air is lost. This ACPJ model is discontinued; the current-production drop-in is the ACEJ12X200 in the same bore, stroke and force class. Confirm the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before swapping, since the ACP follows a DIN-standard footprint.
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