This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is ACEJ12X60-30SB — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the ACEJ12X60-30SB 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 ACPJ12X60-30SB
The AirTAC Airtac ACPJ Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACPJ12X60-30SB 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 ACEJ12X60-30SB (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 → ACEJ12X60-30SB
About the Airtac ACPJ Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACPJ12X60-30SB
This ACPJ12X60-30SB is a double acting compact cylinder with an adjustable extend stroke: the -30 code gives a 30 mm stop-screw window, so the 60 mm stroke can be trimmed anywhere in a 30-60 mm range on site. The 12 mm bore delivers 56.5 N push and 42.4 N pull at 0.5 MPa (79.2 / 59.4 N at 0.7 MPa), with a theoretical peak of 11.5 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Its short ISO 21287-class body saves roughly 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, which is why it slots into tight fixtures and guarding where a full-length body cannot. Note the 60 mm stroke exceeds the 50 mm standard maximum for bore 12, so it is a made-to-order build.
The hard-anodized aluminium body carries an S45C hard-chrome rod with a male (B-code) thread, M5x0.8 ports, and fixed TPU bumpers at both ends. The -S code on this model means the magnet is fitted, so CMSE / DMSE reed or solid-state switches can be clamped straight onto the body for end-of-stroke sensing. Running specs: 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi) air filtered to 40 um, 30-500 mm/s, -20 to +70 C. As a practical sizing rule, plan on about 34 N of usable push at 0.5 MPa (roughly 60% of the rating), which lifts about 3 kg vertically - halve that for a 2:1 margin. This ACPJ series is discontinued; the current-production drop-in is the ACEJ12X60, so confirm ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before swapping, since the ACP was built to a DIN-standard footprint.
Airtac ACPJ Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACPJ12X60-30SB Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ACPJ Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACPJ12X60-30SB |
|---|---|
| Series | ACPJ DIN compact cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | ACEJ12X60-30SB |
| 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 ACEJ12X60-30SB (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 ACEJ12X60-30SB 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 ACPJ12X60-30SB
| ACPJ | DIN compact cylinder (adjustable-stroke, discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 12 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×60 | Stroke length in mm. |
| -30 | 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 ACPJ12X60-30SB Is Used
Small-part ejection from assembly nests
The 30-60 mm trimmable stroke and 56.5 N push at 0.5 MPa suit nudging stamped terminals or plastic clips off a nest on an electronics assembly line, with the male rod thread taking a custom pusher directly.
Position-verified micro clamping
With the fitted magnet and CMSE / DMSE switches, a test bench can confirm the clamp has reached its trimmed extend position before a probe cycle starts - useful where the 30 mm window lets one cylinder serve several part heights.
Lab and optical fixture actuation
The short body, about 50% shorter than an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, fits inside compact optical inspection rigs where the 3 kg vertical-lift class and 30-500 mm/s speed cover light gate or shutter duty.
Replacing the Airtac ACPJ Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACPJ12X60-30SB with the ACEJ12X60-30SB
At 12 mm bore this is the smallest force class in the family: 56.5 N push at 0.5 MPa versus 100.5 N for bore 16 and 157.1 N for bore 20. If your clamp or eject needs more than about 34 N of working force, step up a bore. The stop screw only shortens the extend stroke within the 30 mm window and is not a mid-stroke lock - on air loss the piston drifts, so add a valve or external stop if you must hold position. Male rod thread (B) plus FA/FB flange or LB foot mounting bolts into standard ISO 21287 fixtures, and the fitted -S magnet pairs with CMSE / DMSE switches. Order the ACEJ12X60 as the current replacement and verify mounting dimensions against the DIN-standard ACP footprint first.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Current-production ACE → ACEJ12X60-30SB
- ✓ 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 ACPJ12X60-30SB FAQ
At 0.5 MPa it pushes 56.5 N and pulls 42.4 N; at 0.7 MPa that rises to 79.2 N push and 59.4 N pull, with a theoretical maximum of 11.5 kgf at 1.0 MPa. The -30 code sets a 30 mm adjustment window, so the stop screw trims the 60 mm extend stroke anywhere in a 30-60 mm range. The 60 mm stroke is a made-to-order length because bore 12 normally tops out at 50 mm standard. Ports are M5x0.8, the rod is 6 mm with a male thread, and speed runs 30-500 mm/s.
Yes, the ACPJ family is out of production; the current drop-in is the ACEJ12X60 (swap the P for an E), which matches the same bore, stroke and force class in the ISO 21287 short-body format. Confirm the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions against your existing DIN-standard ACP footprint before swapping. On this -S version the magnet is fitted, so CMSE reed or DMSE solid-state switches mount on the body for end-of-stroke detection; on models ordered without -S there is no magnet.
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