This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is ACEJ16X120-10SB — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the ACEJ16X120-10SB 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 ACPJ16X120-10SB
The AirTAC Airtac ACPJ Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACPJ16X120-10SB 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 ACEJ16X120-10SB (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 → ACEJ16X120-10SB
About the Airtac ACPJ Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACPJ16X120-10SB
The ACPJ16X120-10SB is a double acting compact cylinder with an adjustable stroke, built on the DIN-standard ACP short body in hard-anodized aluminium with an S45C hard-chrome 8 mm rod. 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 roughly 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, so a 120 mm stroke still fits shallow guards and slide fixtures. The -S code on this model carries the optional magnet, so CMSE / DMSE reed or solid-state switches can be clipped on for end-of-stroke signals.
The -10 code gives a 10 mm adjustment window: an external stop screw trims the 120 mm extend stroke down to 110 mm on site, so one cylinder covers several jig positions without re-plumbing. Note the stop is a mechanical end stop only - on air loss the piston still drifts, so it is not a load-holding brake. As a rule of thumb, plan on about 60 N of usable push at 0.5 MPa, which lifts roughly 6 kg vertically with a 2:1 margin. This model is discontinued; the current-production replacement is the ACEJ16X120, a drop-in in 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 ACPJ16X120-10SB Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ACPJ Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACPJ16X120-10SB |
|---|---|
| Series | ACPJ DIN compact cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | ACEJ16X120-10SB |
| 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 ACEJ16X120-10SB (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 (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 ACEJ16X120-10SB 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 ACPJ16X120-10SB
| 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 ACPJ16X120-10SB Is Used
Compact ejection on assembly fixtures
The 100.5 N push at 0.5 MPa ejects small plastic housings or stamped clips from nest tooling, and the 10 mm trim lets one cylinder serve several nest depths.
Short-stroke press in electronics assembly
About 60 N of usable force seats connectors and ribbon cables in PCB jigs, with the short body fitting inside a guarded bench-top press frame.
Position-signalled slide on a packaging line
With the -S magnet and CMSE / DMSE switches, the 110-120 mm trimmed extend stroke confirms carton pusher position at up to 500 mm/s.
Replacing the Airtac ACPJ Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACPJ16X120-10SB with the ACEJ16X120-10SB
Size by force first: bore 12 gives 56.5 N push at 0.5 MPa and bore 20 gives 157.1 N, so the 16 mm bore at 100.5 N sits between them - step up to 20 mm if your part weight approaches the 6 kg vertical-lift guideline. The 120 mm stroke exceeds the 75 mm maximum standard stroke for bore 16, so it is made to order. This unit has the male rod thread (B) and PT ports; FA/FB flange and LB foot mountings bolt to the same face. If you need position feedback, keep the -S magnet code and pair it with CMSE / DMSE switches. For new builds, order the ACEJ16X120 instead - it is the current ISO 21287 successor.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Current-production ACE → ACEJ16X120-10SB
- ✓ 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 ACPJ16X120-10SB FAQ
At 0.5 MPa it pushes 100.5 N and pulls 75.4 N; at 0.7 MPa push is 140.7 N and pull 105.6 N; theoretical maximum is 20.5 kgf at 1.0 MPa. For real work, plan on about 60 N of push at 0.5 MPa, which lifts roughly 6 kg vertically with a 2:1 margin. Operating pressure is 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi), proof 1.5 MPa (215 psi), speed 30-500 mm/s, air filtered to 40 um.
The -10 code adds an external stop screw that shortens the extend stroke by up to 10 mm, giving a usable range of 110-120 mm; it cannot lengthen the stroke past the ordered 120 mm. The stop is a mechanical end stop, not a mid-stroke lock - the piston still drifts on air loss. A fixed TPU bumper pads both ends. This model is discontinued; the current-production drop-in is the ACEJ16X120 (same bore, stroke and force class) - confirm the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before swapping.
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