This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is ACEJ16X10-10B — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the ACEJ16X10-10B 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 ACPJ16X10-10B
The AirTAC Airtac ACPJ Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACPJ16X10-10B is a double acting, adjustable stroke DIN-standard tight/compact air cylinder with a Ø16mm bore and 10mm stroke, M5×0.8 air ports and a hard-anodized aluminium body. This model is discontinued — the current-production replacement is the ACEJ16X10-10B (ISO 21287 ACE), in the same bore, stroke and force class.
- BoreØ16 mm
- Stroke10 mm
- Port sizeM5×0.8
- Acting typeDouble acting, adjustable stroke
- Rod threadM4×0.7
- StatusDiscontinued → ACEJ16X10-10B
About the Airtac ACPJ Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACPJ16X10-10B
This ACPJ16X10-10B is a double acting compact cylinder with an adjustable stroke, now discontinued and superseded by the ACEJ16X10. Air drives the piston in both directions, and the -10 code gives a 10 mm window: a stop screw trims the extend stroke anywhere from 0 to 10 mm on site. At 0.5 MPa the 16 mm bore delivers 100.5 N push and 75.4 N pull, rising to 140.7 N at 0.7 MPa, with a theoretical ceiling of 20.5 kgf at 1.0 MPa.
The short ISO 21287-class body saves roughly 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, so it slots into shallow fixtures and guarding where a full-length body cannot. Because only about 60% of the push force should be counted on for real work, plan for roughly 60 N of usable thrust at 0.5 MPa - enough to lift about 6 kg vertically, or about 3 kg with a 2:1 margin. The male rod thread (B code) suits knuckle accessories, the port is M5x0.8, and fixed TPU bumpers sit at both ends.
Airtac ACPJ Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACPJ16X10-10B Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ACPJ Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACPJ16X10-10B |
|---|---|
| Series | ACPJ DIN compact cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | ACEJ16X10-10B |
| Bore size | Ø16 mm |
| Stroke | 10 mm |
| Acting type | Double acting, adjustable stroke |
| Port size | M5×0.8 |
| Rod thread | M4×0.7 |
| 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 75 mm |
Specifications follow the official AirTAC ACP datasheet (now discontinued). The ACEJ16X10-10B (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 (Ø16mm)
| Pressure | Push force | Pull force |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 MPa | 101 N | 75 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 141 N | 106 N |
| Max (@1.0 MPa) | 21 kgf | |
The ACEJ16X10-10B 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 ACPJ16X10-10B
| ACPJ | DIN compact cylinder (adjustable-stroke, discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 16 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×10 | 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 ACPJ16X10-10B Is Used
Micro press fitting
The 100.5 N push at 0.5 MPa presses small dowels or terminals into plastic housings on electronics assembly benches, with the 10 mm window letting you dial in the exact press depth.
Carton flap tuck
Mounted on a packaging line, the short body tucks flaps on narrow cartons in the 0-10 mm trimmed range, running at 30-500 mm/s to match conveyor cadence.
Fixture part presence check
In a CNC jig, the male rod thread takes a knuckle to probe part seating; order the -S magnet version if CMSE / DMSE switch feedback is required.
Replacing the Airtac ACPJ Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACPJ16X10-10B with the ACEJ16X10-10B
At 100.5 N push at 0.5 MPa, this 16 mm bore sits between the 12 mm bore (56.5 N) and the 20 mm bore (157.1 N). Choose the 12 mm bore for lighter clamping, or step up to 20 mm if the load approaches 100 N. The 10 mm stroke is well inside the 75 mm maximum standard stroke for this bore. Note that the stop screw only shortens the extend stroke - it is not a mid-stroke lock, so the piston still drifts if air is lost. If you need position sensing, the optional -S magnet enables CMSE / DMSE switches; this version has no magnet. Before ordering, check the ACEJ16X10, the current-production drop-in, and confirm its ISO 21287 mounting dimensions against your fixture.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Current-production ACE → ACEJ16X10-10B
- ✓ 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 ACPJ16X10-10B FAQ
At 0.5 MPa it pushes 100.5 N and pulls 75.4 N; at 0.7 MPa that rises to 140.7 N push and 105.6 N pull, with a theoretical maximum of 20.5 kgf at 1.0 MPa. The -10 code is a 10 mm adjustment window: the stop screw shortens the 10 mm extend stroke on site, giving a usable range of 0-10 mm. Operating pressure is 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi), speed 30-500 mm/s, and the port is M5x0.8.
Order the ACEJ16X10, the current-production ISO 21287 successor: swap the P for an E and you get the same 16 mm bore, 10 mm stroke and force class in a matching short body. Because the ACP is DIN-standard, confirm the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions of the ACEJ against your fixture before swapping. FA/FB flange and LB foot mountings, plus the optional -S magnet for CMSE / DMSE switches, are available on the replacement.
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