This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is ACEJ16X120-10S — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the ACEJ16X120-10S 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 ACPJ16X120-10S
The AirTAC Airtac ACPJ Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACPJ16X120-10S is a double acting, adjustable stroke DIN-standard tight/compact air cylinder with a Ø16mm bore and 120mm stroke, M5×0.8 air ports and a hard-anodized aluminium body. This model is discontinued — the current-production replacement is the ACEJ16X120-10S (ISO 21287 ACE), in the same bore, stroke and force class.
- BoreØ16 mm
- Stroke120 mm
- Port sizeM5×0.8
- Acting typeDouble acting, adjustable stroke
- Rod threadM4×0.7
- StatusDiscontinued → ACEJ16X120-10S
About the Airtac ACPJ Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACPJ16X120-10S
Double acting and adjustable, the ACPJ16X120-10S is a DIN-standard compact cylinder with a 16 mm bore and a 120 mm stroke that a stop screw can trim by up to 10 mm, giving a usable extend range of 110-120 mm. At 0.5 MPa it pushes 100.5 N and pulls 75.4 N, rising to 140.7 N at 0.7 MPa. The short ISO 21287-class body saves about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, so it slots into tight jigs and gantries. Note the 120 mm stroke exceeds the 75 mm standard maximum for bore 16, so it is a made-to-order stroke.
Because the -S code is in this model, the optional magnet is fitted, so CMSE or DMSE reed and solid-state switches can be mounted directly on the hard-anodized aluminium body. The rod is 8 mm with a female M4x0.7 thread, the port is M5x0.8, and fixed TPU bumpers sit at both ends. As a planning figure, about 60 N of that 100.5 N push is realistic work at 0.5 MPa, which lifts roughly 3 kg vertically with a 2:1 margin. This model is discontinued; the current drop-in is the ACEJ16X120, so confirm ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before swapping.
Airtac ACPJ Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACPJ16X120-10S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ACPJ Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACPJ16X120-10S |
|---|---|
| Series | ACPJ DIN compact cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | ACEJ16X120-10S |
| Bore size | Ø16 mm |
| Stroke | 120 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 ACEJ16X120-10S (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 ACEJ16X120-10S 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 ACPJ16X120-10S
| ACPJ | DIN compact cylinder (adjustable-stroke, discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 16 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×120 | 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 ACPJ16X120-10S Is Used
Small-part ejection from plastic molds
The 100.5 N push at 0.5 MPa is enough to kick finished caps or bushings off a mold table, and the 10 mm trim lets the operator tune the eject distance between 110 and 120 mm without shimming.
Position-checked gate on an electronics assembly line
With the fitted -S magnet, a DMSE solid-state switch confirms the gate reached the trimmed end position, and the short body fits inside the guard where a full-length profile cylinder would not.
Light press-fit of connectors in telecom hardware
About 60 N of usable force at 0.5 MPa presses RJ45 or fiber inserts into housings, with the fixed TPU bumper softening the end of each 110-120 mm cycle at 30-500 mm/s.
Replacing the Airtac ACPJ Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACPJ16X120-10S with the ACEJ16X120-10S
Size both ways before ordering: the 12 mm bore gives 56.5 N push at 0.5 MPa, while the 20 mm bore delivers 157.1 N, so the 16 mm at 100.5 N sits between them for light clamping and positioning. Remember the stop screw only shortens the extend stroke within the 10 mm window and is not a mid-stroke lock - on air loss the piston still drifts, so add a separate holding valve if the load must stay put. FA/FB flanges, LB feet and I/Y rod knuckles bolt to the standard face, and the fitted -S magnet pairs with CMSE/DMSE switches. Order the ACEJ16X120 as the current-production replacement.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Current-production ACE → ACEJ16X120-10S
- ✓ 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 ACPJ16X120-10S 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; theoretical maximum is 20.5 kgf at 1.0 MPa. It is double acting with a 10 mm adjustable window on the 120 mm stroke, runs on air filtered to 40 um at 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, with an M5x0.8 port and a female M4x0.7 rod thread.
Yes. The standard maximum for bore 16 is 75 mm, so 120 mm is a non-standard, made-to-order stroke that AirTAC builds on request. The ACPJ family itself is discontinued; the current-production drop-in is the ACEJ16X120 in the same bore, stroke and force class. Confirm the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before swapping, since the ACP is DIN-standard, and re-order the -S code if you need the magnet for CMSE/DMSE switches.
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