This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is ACEJ12X60-10 — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the ACEJ12X60-10 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 ACPJ12X60-10
The AirTAC Airtac ACPJ Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACPJ12X60-10 is a double acting, adjustable stroke DIN-standard tight/compact air cylinder with a Ø12mm bore and 60mm stroke, M5×0.8 air ports and a hard-anodized aluminium body. This model is discontinued — the current-production replacement is the ACEJ12X60-10 (ISO 21287 ACE), in the same bore, stroke and force class.
- BoreØ12 mm
- Stroke60 mm
- Port sizeM5×0.8
- Acting typeDouble acting, adjustable stroke
- Rod threadM3×0.5
- StatusDiscontinued → ACEJ12X60-10
About the Airtac ACPJ Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACPJ12X60-10
The ACPJ12X60-10 is a double acting compact cylinder with an adjustable extend stroke: a stop screw trims the 60 mm stroke by up to 10 mm, giving a usable range of 50-60 mm on site. At 0.5 MPa the 12 mm bore delivers 56.5 N push and 42.4 N pull, rising to 79.2 N push at 0.7 MPa. In practice, plan on roughly 34 N of real work at 0.5 MPa, which lifts about 2.9 kg vertically with a 2:1 margin. The 60 mm stroke exceeds the 50 mm standard maximum for bore 12, so it is a made-to-order stroke. Note this model is discontinued; the current-production replacement is ACEJ12X60.
The short ISO 21287-class body saves about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, so it fits shallow fixtures and tight guards. A hard-anodized aluminium body carries an S45C hard-chrome rod, with a fixed TPU bumper at each end and speeds of 30-500 mm/s. No magnet is fitted on this version, so position switches cannot be mounted; order the -S code for the optional magnet that accepts CMSE / DMSE switches. Operating range is 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi).
Airtac ACPJ Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACPJ12X60-10 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ACPJ Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACPJ12X60-10 |
|---|---|
| Series | ACPJ DIN compact cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | ACEJ12X60-10 |
| Bore size | Ø12 mm |
| Stroke | 60 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 ACEJ12X60-10 (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 ACEJ12X60-10 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 ACPJ12X60-10
| ACPJ | DIN compact cylinder (adjustable-stroke, discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 12 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×60 | 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 (adjustable stroke).
Where the Airtac ACPJ Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACPJ12X60-10 Is Used
Small-part ejection from jigs
The 56.5 N push at 0.5 MPa ejects machined pins or molded inserts off a locating jig, and the 10 mm adjustment window lets you trim the 60 mm stroke to match each fixture depth.
Compact gate latch on packaging machines
The short body, about 50% shorter than an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, slips behind guarding where space is tight; add the -S magnet code if CMSE / DMSE switch feedback is needed later.
Sample press in lab automation
With about 2.9 kg of vertical lift capability at a 2:1 margin, this bore suits light capping and sample-pressing stations running at 30-500 mm/s on 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi) air.
Replacing the Airtac ACPJ Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACPJ12X60-10 with the ACEJ12X60-10
At 12 mm bore this is the smallest force class: 56.5 N push at 0.5 MPa. If your load needs more, step up to bore 16 (100.5 N push at 0.5 MPa) or bore 20 (157.1 N). The stop screw is a mechanical end stop for the extend stroke only - it does not lock the piston mid-stroke, and on air loss the rod still drifts, so do not rely on it to hold a load. Mounting options are FA/FB flange and LB foot, with I/Y rod knuckles available; the rod end here is female M3x0.5. This model is discontinued - swap to ACEJ12X60 and confirm the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions first, since ACP follows a DIN-standard footprint.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Current-production ACE → ACEJ12X60-10
- ✓ 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 ACPJ12X60-10 FAQ
At 0.5 MPa it pushes 56.5 N and pulls 42.4 N; at 0.7 MPa push is 79.2 N and pull 59.4 N; theoretical maximum is 11.5 kgf at 1.0 MPa. It is double acting with a 12 mm bore, 60 mm made-to-order stroke (standard max for bore 12 is 50 mm) trimmed by a 10 mm adjustment window, M5x0.8 ports, female M3x0.5 rod thread, fixed TPU bumpers, speed 30-500 mm/s and 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi) operating pressure. The model is discontinued; the replacement is ACEJ12X60.
An external stop screw shortens the extend stroke within the ordered 10 mm window, so the rod stops anywhere between 50 and 60 mm; it never lengthens the stroke past 60 mm. The stop is a mechanical end stop, not a mid-stroke lock - the rod can still drift if air is lost. Switches need the optional -S magnet code (this version has no magnet); with -S fitted, CMSE / DMSE reed or solid-state switches mount on the body.
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