This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is ACEJ12X90-10SB — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the ACEJ12X90-10SB 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 ACPJ12X90-10SB
The AirTAC Airtac ACPJ Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACPJ12X90-10SB is a double acting, adjustable stroke DIN-standard tight/compact air cylinder with a Ø12mm bore and 90mm stroke, M5×0.8 air ports and a hard-anodized aluminium body. This model is discontinued — the current-production replacement is the ACEJ12X90-10SB (ISO 21287 ACE), in the same bore, stroke and force class.
- BoreØ12 mm
- Stroke90 mm
- Port sizeM5×0.8
- Acting typeDouble acting, adjustable stroke
- Rod threadM3×0.5
- StatusDiscontinued → ACEJ12X90-10SB
About the Airtac ACPJ Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACPJ12X90-10SB
The ACPJ12X90-10SB is a double acting compact cylinder with an adjustable extend stroke: a stop screw trims the 90 mm stroke by up to 10 mm on site, giving a usable range of 80-90 mm. 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. Its hard-anodized aluminium body is an ISO 21287 short build that 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 will not fit.
The 90 mm stroke is above the 50 mm maximum standard stroke for a 12 mm bore, so this unit is a made-to-order build rather than a catalogue item. The -S code means the magnet is fitted, so CMSE or DMSE reed and solid-state switches can be mounted directly on the body; the -B code gives a male rod thread on the 6 mm rod. A fixed TPU bumper sits at both ends and only decelerates the piston at the ends of travel - it never locks or holds a load, so on air loss the piston can still drift. Note this model is discontinued: the current-production drop-in is the ACEJ12X90, which matches the same bore, stroke and force class - confirm the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before swapping, since the ACP is DIN-standard.
Airtac ACPJ Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACPJ12X90-10SB Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ACPJ Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACPJ12X90-10SB |
|---|---|
| Series | ACPJ DIN compact cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | ACEJ12X90-10SB |
| Bore size | Ø12 mm |
| Stroke | 90 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 ACEJ12X90-10SB (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 ACEJ12X90-10SB 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 ACPJ12X90-10SB
| ACPJ | DIN compact cylinder (adjustable-stroke, discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 12 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×90 | 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 ACPJ12X90-10SB Is Used
Small-parts ejection in plastic moulding
The 56.5 N push at 0.5 MPa is enough to kick light moulded clips or caps off a nest, and the 80-90 mm trim range lets the operator dial the eject position without re-plumbing.
Position-checked test fixtures
With the fitted -S magnet and a CMSE switch, an electronics test rig can confirm the 6 mm rod has reached the trimmed end position before the probe cycle starts.
Label or stamp press on packaging lines
About 2.9 kg of vertical working load (with a 2:1 margin) suits stamping date codes on cartons, and the short ISO 21287 body fits the cramped head space above the conveyor.
Replacing the Airtac ACPJ Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACPJ12X90-10SB with the ACEJ12X90-10SB
Size the job against the force table: if 56.5 N of push at 0.5 MPa is marginal, step up to the 16 mm bore for 100.5 N; if the load is lighter, the same 12 mm bore in a fixed-stroke ACP may be enough. As a rule of thumb, plan for roughly 34 N of real work at 0.5 MPa (about 60% of the rated push), which lifts about 2.9 kg vertically with a 2:1 margin. The male rod thread (B code) suits I/Y knuckles, and FA/FB flange or LB foot mounts bolt to the ISO 21287 face. If you need position feedback, this -S version already carries the magnet for CMSE / DMSE switches. For new designs, order the ACEJ12X90 instead - this ACPJ is discontinued.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Current-production ACE → ACEJ12X90-10SB
- ✓ 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 ACPJ12X90-10SB 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; theoretical maximum is 11.5 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Operating range is 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi), proof pressure 1.5 MPa (215 psi), speed 30-500 mm/s, temperature -20 to +70 C, air filtered to 40 um. The 90 mm stroke is a made-to-order build because the standard maximum for a 12 mm bore is 50 mm, and the -10 code allows the extend stroke to be trimmed to any length from 80 to 90 mm.
An external stop screw shortens the extend stroke within the ordered 10 mm window - it sets where the rod stops on the out-stroke; it cannot lengthen travel past 90 mm and it is not a mid-stroke lock, so the piston still drifts if air is lost. The ACPJ12X90-10SB is discontinued; the current-production replacement is the ACEJ12X90 in the same bore, stroke and force class. Confirm the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before swapping, since the ACP is DIN-standard.
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