This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is ACEJ16X100-20B — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the ACEJ16X100-20B 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 ACPJ16X100-20B
The AirTAC Airtac ACPJ Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACPJ16X100-20B is a double acting, adjustable stroke DIN-standard tight/compact air cylinder with a Ø16mm bore and 100mm stroke, M5×0.8 air ports and a hard-anodized aluminium body. This model is discontinued — the current-production replacement is the ACEJ16X100-20B (ISO 21287 ACE), in the same bore, stroke and force class.
- BoreØ16 mm
- Stroke100 mm
- Port sizeM5×0.8
- Acting typeDouble acting, adjustable stroke
- Rod threadM4×0.7
- StatusDiscontinued → ACEJ16X100-20B
About the Airtac ACPJ Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACPJ16X100-20B
This double acting compact cylinder trims its own extend stroke on site: the -20 code gives a 20 mm adjustment window, so the stop screw shortens the 100 mm stroke anywhere down to 80 mm without changing hardware. The 16 mm bore delivers 100.5 N push and 75.4 N pull at 0.5 MPa, rising to 140.7 N push at 0.7 MPa, with a theoretical peak of 20.5 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Note that the 100 mm stroke exceeds the 75 mm standard maximum for this bore, 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 slots into narrow jig plates and guard rails. A fixed TPU bumper sits at each end, the hard-anodized aluminium body carries an S45C hard-chrome rod, and the male rod thread (B code) suits knuckle brackets. As a working figure, plan on roughly 60 N of usable push at 0.5 MPa, which lifts about 3 kg vertically with a 2:1 margin. This ACPJ model is discontinued; the current-production replacement is ACEJ16X100, so confirm ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before swapping.
Airtac ACPJ Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACPJ16X100-20B Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ACPJ Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACPJ16X100-20B |
|---|---|
| Series | ACPJ DIN compact cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | ACEJ16X100-20B |
| Bore size | Ø16 mm |
| Stroke | 100 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 ACEJ16X100-20B (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 ACEJ16X100-20B 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 ACPJ16X100-20B
| ACPJ | DIN compact cylinder (adjustable-stroke, discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 16 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×100 | Stroke length in mm. |
| -20 | 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 ACPJ16X100-20B Is Used
Jig clamping on short-stroke fixtures
The 80-100 mm adjustable range and about 60 N of usable push at 0.5 MPa clamp small machined brackets in milling jigs where a full-length cylinder will not fit.
Packaging line part ejector
At 30-500 mm/s the rod kicks undersized cartons or misaligned bottles off a conveyor, with the 20 mm window letting line staff trim the throw without re-plumbing.
Lab sample press
The 20.5 kgf theoretical peak at 1.0 MPa presses sample vials or test coupons in compact benchtop rigs, with the male rod thread driving a simple press plate.
Replacing the Airtac ACPJ Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACPJ16X100-20B with the ACEJ16X100-20B
Size the bore by load: if 100.5 N at 0.5 MPa is marginal for your fixture, step up to the 20 mm bore (157.1 N push at 0.5 MPa); if the load is light, the 12 mm bore (56.5 N) saves space. The stop screw is a mechanical end stop for the extend stroke only - on air loss the piston still drifts, so never rely on it to hold a load mid-stroke. FA/FB flange and LB foot mountings bolt to the standard face, and the male rod thread accepts I/Y knuckles. If you need position sensing, order the -S variant, which carries the optional magnet for CMSE / DMSE switches; this B-code unit has no magnet. For new projects, specify the ACEJ16X100 instead, as this model is discontinued.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Current-production ACE → ACEJ16X100-20B
- ✓ 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 ACPJ16X100-20B FAQ
At 0.5 MPa it pushes 100.5 N and pulls 75.4 N; at 0.7 MPa it pushes 140.7 N and pulls 105.6 N; the theoretical maximum is 20.5 kgf at 1.0 MPa. The -20 code sets a 20 mm adjustment window: an external stop screw shortens the extend stroke from 100 mm down to 80 mm. Operating pressure is 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi), speed 30-500 mm/s, and the port is M5x0.8. The 100 mm stroke is non-standard for this bore and made to order.
No - the ACPJ family is discontinued. The current-production drop-in is the ACEJ16X100, which matches the same 16 mm bore, 100 mm stroke and force class. 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 options carry over, and the optional -S magnet for CMSE / DMSE switches is ordered the same way.
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