This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is ACEJ16X100-20SB — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the ACEJ16X100-20SB 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 ACPJ16X100-20SB
The AirTAC Airtac ACPJ Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACPJ16X100-20SB 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 ACEJ16X100-20SB (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 → ACEJ16X100-20SB
About the Airtac ACPJ Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACPJ16X100-20SB
This discontinued AirTAC ACPJ16X100-20SB is a double acting compact cylinder with an adjustable extend stroke: a stop screw trims the 100 mm stroke by up to 20 mm, giving a usable 80-100 mm range. At 0.5 MPa it pushes 100.5 N and pulls 75.4 N, rising to 140.7 N at 0.7 MPa. The 100 mm stroke exceeds the 75 mm standard maximum for bore 16, so it is a made-to-order build. The male rod thread (B code) and the fitted -S magnet for CMSE / DMSE switches are both on this unit.
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 cramped fixtures and sliding guards. A practical sizing rule: about 60 N of that 100.5 N push is realistic working force at 0.5 MPa, which lifts roughly 6 kg vertically - halve it for a 2:1 margin and you can safely handle about 3 kg parts. The ACPJ line is no longer produced; the current drop-in is ACEJ16X100, so confirm ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before swapping.
Airtac ACPJ Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACPJ16X100-20SB Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ACPJ Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACPJ16X100-20SB |
|---|---|
| Series | ACPJ DIN compact cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | ACEJ16X100-20SB |
| 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 ACEJ16X100-20SB (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 ACEJ16X100-20SB 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 ACPJ16X100-20SB
| 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 ACPJ16X100-20SB Is Used
Clamping small die-cast housings
The 100.5 N push at 0.5 MPa seats a light clamping pad on aluminium die-cast housings in a compact machining fixture, with the 20 mm window letting you trim the grip point without re-drilling.
Position-flagged slide checks
Because the -S magnet is fitted, CMSE or DMSE switches confirm extend and retract on a small inspection slide, trimming the 100 mm stroke down to 80 mm where the gauge block sits.
Ejecting blister packs
On a pharmaceutical packaging line, the male-threaded rod drives a kicker that pushes finished blister cards off a narrow conveyor, where the short body fits under the guard rail.
Replacing the Airtac ACPJ Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACPJ16X100-20SB with the ACEJ16X100-20SB
For this 100 mm stroke job, bore 16 gives 100.5 N push at 0.5 MPa. If your load is lighter, bore 12 delivers 56.5 N; if you need more, bore 20 reaches 157.1 N. Note the adjuster is a mechanical end stop only - on air loss the piston drifts, so it never holds a load mid-stroke. LB foot or FA flange mounting plus the optional -S magnet (fitted here) for CMSE / DMSE switches cover most fixture needs. Order ACEJ16X100 as the current replacement and verify ISO 21287 dimensions.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Current-production ACE → ACEJ16X100-20SB
- ✓ 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 ACPJ16X100-20SB FAQ
At 0.5 MPa it pushes 100.5 N and pulls 75.4 N; at 0.7 MPa, 140.7 N push and 105.6 N pull. Theoretical maximum is 20.5 kgf at 1.0 MPa. It runs on air filtered to 40 um at 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi), proof 1.5 MPa (215 psi), 30-500 mm/s, with a fixed TPU bumper at each end. This model is discontinued - ACEJ16X100 is the current replacement.
The -20 code means an external stop screw shortens the extend stroke by up to 20 mm, so the rod travels anywhere in an 80-100 mm window; it cannot extend past the ordered 100 mm. This unit carries the optional -S magnet, so CMSE / DMSE switches mount directly, and the B code gives a male rod thread. The 100 mm stroke is a made-to-order length since bore 16 tops out at 75 mm standard.
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