This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the ACP series. You can still order this code here: we ship the current replacement ACEJ12X30-10SB, 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 ACPJ12X30-10SB
The AirTAC ACPJ Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACPJ12X30-10SB is a double acting, double rod, adjustable stroke DIN-standard tight/compact air cylinder with a Ø12mm bore and 30mm stroke, M5×0.8 air ports and a hard-anodized aluminium body. This model is discontinued — the current-production replacement is the ACEJ12X30-10SB (ISO 21287 ACE), in the same bore, stroke and force class.
- BoreØ12 mm
- Stroke30 mm
- Port sizeM5×0.8
- Acting typeDouble acting, double rod, adjustable stroke
- Rod threadM3×0.5
- StatusDiscontinued → ACEJ12X30-10SB
- 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 ACPJ12X30-10SB
The ACPJ12X30-10SB is a double acting, adjustable-stroke compact cylinder with a 12 mm bore and 30 mm stroke. Air drives the rod in both directions, and the -10 stop screw trims the extend stroke by up to 10 mm on site, giving a usable range of 20-30 mm. At 0.5 MPa it pushes 56.5 N and pulls 42.4 N, rising to 79.2 N and 59.4 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 slim jigs and guarding where a full-length body will not fit.
Because the -S magnet is fitted on this model, CMSE / DMSE reed or solid-state switches can be mounted directly for end-of-stroke sensing. The rod end carries a male thread (B code) and the air port is M5x0.8. As a working rule, plan on roughly 34 N of real work at 0.5 MPa (about 60% of the push rating), which corresponds to lifting around 2 kg vertically with margin. Note this model is discontinued: the current-production replacement is the ACEJ12X30, so confirm ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before swapping, since the ACP is DIN-standard.
Airtac ACPJ Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACPJ12X30-10SB Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ACPJ Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACPJ12X30-10SB |
|---|---|
| Series | ACPJ DIN compact cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | ACEJ12X30-10SB |
| Bore size | Ø12 mm |
| Stroke | 30 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 ACEJ12X30-10SB (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 ACPJ12X30-10SB
| ACPJ | DIN compact cylinder (adjustable-stroke, discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 12 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×30 | 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 ACPJ12X30-10SB Is Used
Small-part ejection in plastic molding
The 56.5 N push at 0.5 MPa is enough to strip tiny molded clips or pins off a core, and the 20-30 mm trimmed stroke keeps the ejector footprint tight inside the tool.
Position-verified gating on an assembly line
With the fitted -S magnet and a CMSE switch, a PLC confirms the gate has fully retracted before the next pallet is released, at cycle speeds up to 500 mm/s.
Compact clamping in electronics fixtures
Around 2 kg of vertical lift equivalent with margin suits holding PCB trays or connector housings in test rigs where the short body must fit under a low gantry.
Replacing the Airtac ACPJ Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACPJ12X30-10SB with the ACEJ12X30-10SB
At 12 mm bore this is the smallest size in the family: 56.5 N push at 0.5 MPa versus 100.5 N for the 16 mm bore and 157.1 N for the 20 mm bore. Step up a bore if your load exceeds about 34 N of real work at 0.5 MPa. The 30 mm stroke sits well inside the 50 mm maximum standard stroke for this bore, so no made-to-order stroke is needed. The male rod thread suits I/Y knuckles or direct tooling, FA/FB flange or LB foot mountings bolt to the standard face, and the fitted -S magnet accepts CMSE / DMSE switches. Order the ACEJ12X30 as the current drop-in successor.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Current-production ACE → ACEJ12X30-10SB
- ✓ 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 ACPJ12X30-10SB FAQ
At 0.5 MPa it pushes 56.5 N and pulls 42.4 N; at 0.7 MPa those rise to 79.2 N and 59.4 N, with a theoretical maximum of 11.5 kgf at 1.0 MPa. For sizing, count on about 34 N of usable force at 0.5 MPa, roughly 2 kg of vertical lift with a 2:1 margin. Operating pressure is 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi), proof 1.5 MPa (215 psi), speed 30-500 mm/s, air filtered to 40 um.
The -10 code is a 10 mm adjustment window: an external stop screw shortens the 30 mm extend stroke to any setting between 20 and 30 mm. It is a mechanical end stop only, not a mid-stroke lock, so the piston still drifts if air is lost. The ACPJ family is discontinued; the current-production replacement is the ACEJ12X30 in the same bore, stroke and force class. Confirm the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before swapping, because the ACP is DIN-standard.
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