This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is ACEJ12X80-10B — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the ACEJ12X80-10B 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 ACPJ12X80-10B
The AirTAC Airtac ACPJ Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACPJ12X80-10B is a double acting, adjustable stroke DIN-standard tight/compact air cylinder with a Ø12mm bore and 80mm stroke, M5×0.8 air ports and a hard-anodized aluminium body. This model is discontinued — the current-production replacement is the ACEJ12X80-10B (ISO 21287 ACE), in the same bore, stroke and force class.
- BoreØ12 mm
- Stroke80 mm
- Port sizeM5×0.8
- Acting typeDouble acting, adjustable stroke
- Rod threadM3×0.5
- StatusDiscontinued → ACEJ12X80-10B
About the Airtac ACPJ Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACPJ12X80-10B
This double acting compact cylinder from AirTAC's discontinued ACPJ line pairs a 12 mm bore with an 80 mm stroke and a 10 mm adjustment window. A stop screw trims the extend stroke anywhere in the 70-80 mm range on site, and a fixed TPU bumper decelerates the piston at both ends. At 0.5 MPa it pushes 56.5 N and pulls 42.4 N, rising to 79.2 N push at 0.7 MPa, with a theoretical ceiling of 11.5 kgf at 1.0 MPa. The 80 mm stroke exceeds the 50 mm maximum standard stroke for bore 12, so it is a made-to-order build.
The hard-anodized aluminium body with an S45C hard-chrome rod saves about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, which is why it slots into slim fixtures and guarded assemblies. As a rule of thumb, plan on roughly 34 N of real work at 0.5 MPa, which lifts about 2.9 kg vertically with a 2:1 margin. Note the adjuster is a mechanical end stop only: on air loss the piston still drifts, so it never holds a load. This model is discontinued; the current-production replacement is the ACEJ12X80, so confirm ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before swapping.
Airtac ACPJ Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACPJ12X80-10B Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ACPJ Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACPJ12X80-10B |
|---|---|
| Series | ACPJ DIN compact cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | ACEJ12X80-10B |
| Bore size | Ø12 mm |
| Stroke | 80 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 ACEJ12X80-10B (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 ACEJ12X80-10B 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 ACPJ12X80-10B
| ACPJ | DIN compact cylinder (adjustable-stroke, discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 12 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×80 | 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 ACPJ12X80-10B Is Used
Micro clamp on an electronics test fixture
The 70-80 mm adjustable extend range lets a technician dial in the clamp point on small PCB trays, with 56.5 N of push at 0.5 MPa enough for light hold-down work.
Slide gate on a compact dispensing head
The short body, about 50% shorter in mounting length than an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, fits behind a guarding panel; add the -S magnet code to the ACEJ12X80 if end-of-travel signals via CMSE / DMSE switches are needed.
Small part ejector in an assembly cell
With about 2.9 kg of vertical lift capacity at a 2:1 margin, the 12 mm bore ejects lightweight plastic caps or springs off a nest at speeds up to 500 mm/s.
Replacing the Airtac ACPJ Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACPJ12X80-10B with the ACEJ12X80-10B
At 12 mm bore this is the smallest ACPJ size: 56.5 N push and 42.4 N pull at 0.5 MPa. If your part or clamp load exceeds about 34 N of usable force, step up to the 16 mm bore (100.5 N push at 0.5 MPa) or the 20 mm bore (157.1 N push). If 80 mm of travel is more than the job needs, a shorter standard stroke within the 50 mm bore-12 limit is a stock-friendlier choice. The B code gives a male 6 mm rod thread and the PT port thread is M5x0.8. FA/FB flange and LB foot mountings bolt to the same face family, and the optional -S magnet enables CMSE / DMSE switches if you need position signals. This unit is discontinued, so order the ACEJ12X80 as the drop-in successor and verify ISO 21287 mounting dimensions.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Current-production ACE → ACEJ12X80-10B
- ✓ 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 ACPJ12X80-10B 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 a double acting adjustable-stroke cylinder with a 12 mm bore, 80 mm made-to-order stroke (the bore-12 standard limit is 50 mm), a 10 mm adjustment window, M5x0.8 PT port, male rod thread, TPU bumpers, 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi) operating pressure and 30-500 mm/s speed. It is discontinued; the replacement is ACEJ12X80.
The -10 code sets a 10 mm window: an external stop screw shortens the 80 mm extend stroke to any point between 70 and 80 mm. It cannot lengthen the stroke past 80 mm, and it is a mechanical stop, not a load-holding brake, so the rod still drifts if air is lost. Position sensing requires the optional -S magnet code, which allows CMSE / DMSE switches; this particular model has no magnet fitted, so no sensor can be mounted on it as built.
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