This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is ACEJ12X200-50 — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the ACEJ12X200-50 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 ACPJ12X200-50
The AirTAC Airtac ACPJ Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACPJ12X200-50 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 ACEJ12X200-50 (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 → ACEJ12X200-50
About the Airtac ACPJ Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACPJ12X200-50
The ACPJ12X200-50 is a double acting, adjustable-stroke compact cylinder with a 12 mm bore and a 200 mm stroke, trimmed on site by a stop screw within a 50 mm window, so the extend stroke can be set anywhere from 150 to 200 mm. Air filtered to 40 um drives it across 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi), and at 0.5 MPa it pushes 56.5 N and pulls 42.4 N. The hard-anodized aluminium body with an S45C hard-chrome rod keeps the short ISO 21287-class footprint, which saves about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder.
This 200 mm stroke exceeds the 50 mm maximum standard stroke for the 12 mm bore, so it is a non-standard, made-to-order build. Plan on roughly 34 N of real work at 0.5 MPa (about 0.6 of the push figure), which lifts about 3 kg vertically with a 2:1 margin. The fixed TPU bumper at both ends only decelerates the piston at the ends; it never locks or holds a load, so on air loss the rod still drifts. Note this model is discontinued: the current-production drop-in is the ACEJ12X200, and buyers should confirm ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before swapping.
Airtac ACPJ Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACPJ12X200-50 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ACPJ Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACPJ12X200-50 |
|---|---|
| Series | ACPJ DIN compact cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | ACEJ12X200-50 |
| 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 ACEJ12X200-50 (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 ACEJ12X200-50 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 ACPJ12X200-50
| 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 ACPJ12X200-50 Is Used
Semiconductor test fixture clamping
The 150-200 mm adjustable extend range lets technicians dial in the exact clamp position on thin PCB test rigs, with 56.5 N push at 0.5 MPa enough for light hold-down work.
Laboratory sample ejector
A 200 mm reach clears deep sample trays in analytical lab automation; the made-to-order stroke suits low-volume lab machines that standard 50 mm-stroke bores cannot cover.
Small-parts gating on assembly lines
At 30-500 mm/s the rod diverts tiny components on electronics conveyor lanes, and the compact short body fits the tight guard space beside the lane where a full-length profile cylinder will not.
Replacing the Airtac ACPJ Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACPJ12X200-50 with the ACEJ12X200-50
At 0.5 MPa this bore delivers 56.5 N push and 42.4 N pull, so size up if your jig needs more: the 16 mm bore gives 100.5 N push and the 20 mm bore 157.1 N at the same pressure. The 50 mm adjustment window suits fixtures where the final extend position is tuned after installation, but remember the stop is a mechanical end stop, not a mid-stroke lock. Mount with FA/FB flange or LB foot hardware on the ISO 21287 face. The magnet is the optional -S code; this unit has none, so no CMSE or DMSE switch can be fitted. Order the ACEJ12X200 as the current replacement and verify mounting dimensions.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Current-production ACE → ACEJ12X200-50
- ✓ 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 ACPJ12X200-50 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. The 12 mm bore uses an M5x0.8 port (PT), a 6 mm rod with female M3x0.5 thread, runs 30-500 mm/s on air filtered to 40 um at 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi), proof pressure 1.5 MPa (215 psi), temperature -20 to +70 C, with a fixed TPU bumper at both ends. The 200 mm stroke is non-standard and made to order.
The -50 code is a 50 mm adjustment window: an external stop screw shortens the 200 mm extend stroke by up to 50 mm, giving a usable range of 150-200 mm. It is a mechanical end stop only - it cannot lengthen the stroke past 200 mm and it does not hold a load if air is lost. The ACPJ family is discontinued; the current-production drop-in is the ACEJ12X200 (same bore, stroke and force class). Confirm the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before swapping, since the ACP is DIN-standard. If you need position sensing, order the -S version to get the optional magnet for CMSE / DMSE switches.
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