This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is ACEJ12X45-40SB — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the ACEJ12X45-40SB 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 ACPJ12X45-40SB
The AirTAC Airtac ACPJ Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACPJ12X45-40SB is a double acting, adjustable stroke DIN-standard tight/compact air cylinder with a Ø12mm bore and 45mm stroke, M5×0.8 air ports and a hard-anodized aluminium body. This model is discontinued — the current-production replacement is the ACEJ12X45-40SB (ISO 21287 ACE), in the same bore, stroke and force class.
- BoreØ12 mm
- Stroke45 mm
- Port sizeM5×0.8
- Acting typeDouble acting, adjustable stroke
- Rod threadM3×0.5
- StatusDiscontinued → ACEJ12X45-40SB
About the Airtac ACPJ Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACPJ12X45-40SB
This double acting compact cylinder trims its extend stroke on site: the -40 code gives a 40 mm adjustment window on the 45 mm stroke, so a stop screw sets any usable range from 5 to 45 mm. At 0.5 MPa it pushes 56.5 N and pulls 42.4 N, rising to 79.2 N at 0.7 MPa, with a fixed TPU bumper at both ends. Note that this model is discontinued; the current-production replacement is the ACEJ12X45, same bore, stroke and force class.
The short ISO 21287-class body saves roughly 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, so it slots into tight jigs and guarding where a full-length body will not. The -S magnet is fitted, so CMSE or DMSE reed and solid-state switches mount directly for end-of-stroke signals. As a working figure, plan on about 34 N of real push at 0.5 MPa (roughly 60% of rating), which lifts about 3 kg vertically - halve that to about 1.7 kg for a 2:1 margin on a vertical lift.
Airtac ACPJ Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACPJ12X45-40SB Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ACPJ Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACPJ12X45-40SB |
|---|---|
| Series | ACPJ DIN compact cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | ACEJ12X45-40SB |
| Bore size | Ø12 mm |
| Stroke | 45 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 ACEJ12X45-40SB (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 ACEJ12X45-40SB 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 ACPJ12X45-40SB
| ACPJ | DIN compact cylinder (adjustable-stroke, discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 12 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×45 | Stroke length in mm. |
| -40 | 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 ACPJ12X45-40SB Is Used
Signalled micro-clamp on a PCB test fixture
The 40 mm window lets you dial the stroke down to a few millimetres for a light 34 N-class clamp, and the fitted -S magnet feeds a CMSE switch to confirm the part is held before the test cycle starts.
Ejector pin on a small assembly press
About 3 kg of vertical push at 0.5 MPa is enough to nudge finished watch or sensor components off a nest, and the 5-45 mm adjustable range matches shallow part pockets without re-machining the tooling.
Vial push-off in a compact lab filler
The short body, about 50% shorter in mounting length than an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, fits behind tight guarding, while the male rod thread (B code) takes a small pusher pad directly.
Replacing the Airtac ACPJ Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACPJ12X45-40SB with the ACEJ12X45-40SB
At 12 mm bore this is the lightest force step 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, so step up if your part weight or clamp force is marginal. The male rod thread (B code) suits external knuckles and tooling links; FA/FB flange or LB foot mountings bolt to the same face. The stop screw is a mechanical end stop for the extend stroke only - on air loss the piston still drifts, so it is not a load-holding lock. Order the ACEJ12X45 as the current drop-in and confirm ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before swapping, since ACP is DIN-standard.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Current-production ACE → ACEJ12X45-40SB
- ✓ 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 ACPJ12X45-40SB 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. The -40 code gives a 40 mm adjustment window on the 45 mm stroke, so the extend stroke is settable anywhere from 5 to 45 mm. Operating pressure is 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi), speed 30-500 mm/s, and the bore 12 port is M5x0.8 with a 6 mm rod in male thread.
Yes - this model carries the optional -S magnet, so CMSE or DMSE reed and solid-state switches mount on the body for end-of-stroke detection. The ACPJ family is discontinued; the current-production replacement is the ACEJ12X45, which matches the same bore, stroke and force class. Confirm the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before swapping, because the ACP body follows the DIN standard.
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