This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is ACEJ12X80-30 — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the ACEJ12X80-30 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 ACPJ12X80-30
The AirTAC Airtac ACPJ Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACPJ12X80-30 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 ACEJ12X80-30 (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 → ACEJ12X80-30
About the Airtac ACPJ Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACPJ12X80-30
The ACPJ12X80-30 is a double acting compact cylinder with an adjustable extend stroke: a stop screw trims the 80 mm stroke by up to 30 mm, giving a usable range of 50-80 mm. This 12 mm bore unit is discontinued, and the current-production drop-in is the ACEJ12X80 in the same bore, stroke and force class. Its 80 mm stroke exceeds the 50 mm maximum standard stroke for bore 12, so it is a made-to-order build. The short ISO 21287-class body saves about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, which is why it suits tight jigs and guards.
At 0.5 MPa the bore delivers 56.5 N push and 42.4 N pull; at 0.7 MPa that rises to 79.2 N push. Halving the 5.8 kgf vertical equivalent for a 2:1 margin, plan to lift about 2.9 kg vertically. The hard-anodized aluminium body carries an S45C hard-chrome rod, fixed TPU bumpers at both ends, and runs 30-500 mm/s on air filtered to 40 um at 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi). Note that no magnet is fitted on this version, so position switches cannot be mounted unless you order the optional -S magnet code.
Airtac ACPJ Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACPJ12X80-30 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ACPJ Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACPJ12X80-30 |
|---|---|
| Series | ACPJ DIN compact cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | ACEJ12X80-30 |
| 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 ACEJ12X80-30 (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 ACEJ12X80-30 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 ACPJ12X80-30
| ACPJ | DIN compact cylinder (adjustable-stroke, discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 12 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×80 | 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 ACPJ12X80-30 Is Used
Small-part press fit
Pressing dowel pins or bushings into plastic housings on an electronics assembly bench, where the 56.5 N push at 0.5 MPa is enough and the 50-80 mm trim range dials in the seating depth.
Gate and guard actuation
Swinging or sliding a small interlock gate on a packaging machine, with the short body fitting inside a guard where a full-length ISO 15552 profile cylinder would not.
Light pick-down station
Lowering a fixture clamp or light part weighing up to about 2.9 kg vertically in a test rig, using the stop screw to set a repeatable down position between 50 and 80 mm.
Replacing the Airtac ACPJ Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACPJ12X80-30 with the ACEJ12X80-30
Size by force: bore 12 gives 56.5 N push at 0.5 MPa, while bore 16 reaches 100.5 N and bore 20 reaches 157.1 N under the same pressure - step up if your load needs more than about 34 N of real work. The 30 mm window only shortens the extend stroke; it is a mechanical end stop, not a mid-stroke lock, so the rod still drifts if air is lost. FA/FB flange and LB foot mountings bolt to the ISO 21287 face, and CMSE / DMSE switches work only when the optional -S magnet is ordered. Since this model is discontinued, confirm ISO 21287 mounting dimensions and order the ACEJ12X80 as the current replacement.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Current-production ACE → ACEJ12X80-30
- ✓ 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 ACPJ12X80-30 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, with a theoretical maximum of 11.5 kgf at 1.0 MPa. The -30 code is a 30 mm adjustment window: a stop screw shortens the 80 mm extend stroke, so the usable range is 50-80 mm. It runs on air at 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi) at 30-500 mm/s, with a 1.5 MPa (215 psi) proof pressure and a fixed TPU bumper at each end.
Only if you order the optional -S magnet version; this model code has no magnet, so CMSE or DMSE reed and solid-state switches cannot be mounted as-is. The ACPJ family is discontinued, and the current-production replacement is the ACEJ12X80 - swap the P for an E for the same bore, stroke and force class. Confirm the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before swapping, since the ACP was built to a DIN standard.
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