This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is ACEJ12X60-75S — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the ACEJ12X60-75S 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 ACPJ12X60-75S
The AirTAC Airtac ACPJ Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACPJ12X60-75S 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 ACEJ12X60-75S (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 → ACEJ12X60-75S
About the Airtac ACPJ Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACPJ12X60-75S
The ACPJ12X60-75S is a double acting compact cylinder with an adjustable extend stroke, built on the DIN-standard ACP short body: hard-anodized aluminium with an S45C hard-chrome rod. At 0.5 MPa the 12 mm bore delivers 56.5 N push and 42.4 N pull; at 0.7 MPa that rises to 79.2 N push. The short ISO 21287-class body saves about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, so it slots into tight jigs and guarding where a full-length body cannot. Note that the 60 mm stroke exceeds the 50 mm maximum standard stroke for this bore, so it is a made-to-order item.
The -75 code sets a 75 mm adjustment window: an external stop screw trims the extend stroke on site anywhere within 0-60 mm, and a fixed TPU bumper decelerates the piston at each end. This unit carries the optional -S magnet, so CMSE / DMSE reed or solid-state switches can be mounted for end-position sensing. As a rule of thumb, plan on roughly 34 N (about 3 kg of vertical lift) of usable work at 0.5 MPa rather than the full 56.5 N rating. The ACPJ family is discontinued; the current-production drop-in is the ACEJ12X60, so confirm ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before swapping.
Airtac ACPJ Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACPJ12X60-75S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ACPJ Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACPJ12X60-75S |
|---|---|
| Series | ACPJ DIN compact cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | ACEJ12X60-75S |
| 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 ACEJ12X60-75S (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 ACEJ12X60-75S 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 ACPJ12X60-75S
| ACPJ | DIN compact cylinder (adjustable-stroke, discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 12 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×60 | Stroke length in mm. |
| -75 | 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 ACPJ12X60-75S Is Used
Small-part ejection from injection molds
The 56.5 N push at 0.5 MPa is enough to kick lightweight molded clips or bushings off a mold face, and the adjustable stop lets the operator dial the eject distance anywhere in the 0-60 mm window without changing hardware.
Position-verified micro press in electronics assembly
With the -S magnet fitted, CMSE or DMSE switches confirm the end positions of a light press or clinch step on PCB fixtures, where the short body must fit inside a compact machine frame.
Clamping of small brackets on a welding fixture
About 34 N of practical holding force at 0.5 MPa secures thin sheet-metal brackets during tack welding, and the LB foot mounting anchors the cylinder flat against the fixture plate.
Replacing the Airtac ACPJ Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACPJ12X60-75S with the ACEJ12X60-75S
For a 60 mm stroke at this force level, compare both directions: the 16 mm bore gives 100.5 N push at 0.5 MPa if you need more headroom, while stepping down is not possible since 12 mm is the smallest ACPJ bore. The adjuster is a mechanical end stop for the extend stroke only - on air loss the piston still drifts, so do not rely on it to hold a load mid-stroke. This model has the -S magnet fitted for CMSE / DMSE switches and a female M3x0.5 rod thread. FA/FB flange and LB foot mountings bolt to the standard face. Since ACPJ is discontinued, order the ACEJ12X60 as the current equivalent and verify ISO 21287 mounting dimensions first.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Current-production ACE → ACEJ12X60-75S
- ✓ 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 ACPJ12X60-75S 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; the 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, 75 mm adjustment window, M5x0.8 port, 6 mm rod with female M3x0.5 thread, 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi) operating pressure and 30-500 mm/s speed.
The -75 code is a 75 mm window: an external stop screw shortens the extend stroke on site to any value from 0 up to the full 60 mm, and a fixed TPU bumper decelerates the piston at both ends. The stop is not a mid-stroke lock, so the rod can still drift if air is lost. The ACPJ family is discontinued - the current-production replacement is the ACEJ12X60, a drop-in in the same bore, stroke and force class; confirm the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before swapping.
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