This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is ACEJ16X120-75S — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the ACEJ16X120-75S 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 ACPJ16X120-75S
The AirTAC Airtac ACPJ Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACPJ16X120-75S 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 ACEJ16X120-75S (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 → ACEJ16X120-75S
About the Airtac ACPJ Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACPJ16X120-75S
The ACPJ16X120-75S is a discontinued double acting adjustable-stroke compact cylinder in the DIN-standard ACPJ family. Air extends and retracts the 8 mm rod, and a stop screw trims the extend stroke anywhere inside the 75 mm window, giving a usable range of 45-120 mm. At 0.5 MPa the 16 mm bore delivers 100.5 N push and 75.4 N pull, rising to 140.7 N push at 0.7 MPa, with a theoretical ceiling of 20.5 kgf at 1.0 MPa. The 120 mm stroke exceeds the 75 mm standard limit 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, so it slots into tight jigs and guarding where a full-length body will not reach. Because the -S magnet is fitted on this model, CMSE or DMSE reed and solid-state switches can be clamped directly on the body for end-of-stroke signalling. As a rule of thumb, plan on roughly 60 N of usable push at 0.5 MPa, which lifts about 5 kg vertically with a 2:1 margin. This model is discontinued: the current-production replacement is the ACEJ16X120, and buyers should confirm the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before swapping, since the ACPJ follows the older DIN layout.
Airtac ACPJ Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACPJ16X120-75S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ACPJ Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACPJ16X120-75S |
|---|---|
| Series | ACPJ DIN compact cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | ACEJ16X120-75S |
| 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 ACEJ16X120-75S (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 ACEJ16X120-75S 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 ACPJ16X120-75S
| ACPJ | DIN compact cylinder (adjustable-stroke, discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 16 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×120 | Stroke length in mm. |
| -75 | 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 ACPJ16X120-75S Is Used
Fixture clamping on a CNC jig
The 45-120 mm trim range lets one cylinder serve several part heights on a milling fixture, with about 100 N of push holding aluminium brackets against a locating stop.
Switched eject on a small assembly line
With the fitted magnet and a DMSE switch, the PLC confirms each 120 mm eject stroke on a electronics assembly station running at 30-500 mm/s.
Compact press for connector crimping
Roughly 5 kg of vertical lift capacity with a 2:1 margin suits light crimp and insert presses mounted inside tight machine guards where a long-body cylinder will not fit.
Replacing the Airtac ACPJ Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACPJ16X120-75S with the ACEJ16X120-75S
Size the bore by load: at 0.5 MPa the 16 mm bore pushes 100.5 N, while the smaller 12 mm bore manages only 56.5 N and the larger 20 mm bore reaches 157.1 N. If your fixture needs more than about 60 N of real working force, stay at 16 mm or step up. The stop screw shortens the extend stroke only - it never lengthens it past 120 mm and it is not a mid-stroke lock, so the rod can drift if air is lost. FA flange or LB foot mounts bolt to the standard face, and I/Y rod knuckles suit the M4x0.7 female rod thread. Order the ACEJ16X120 as the current drop-in and verify the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions first.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Current-production ACE → ACEJ16X120-75S
- ✓ 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 ACPJ16X120-75S FAQ
At 0.5 MPa it pushes 100.5 N and pulls 75.4 N; at 0.7 MPa those rise to 140.7 N push and 105.6 N pull, with a theoretical maximum of 20.5 kgf at 1.0 MPa. The -75 code is a 75 mm adjustment window: the stop screw shortens the 120 mm extend stroke by up to 75 mm, so the usable range is 45-120 mm. It runs on 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi) filtered air at 30-500 mm/s. Note this model is discontinued; the ACEJ16X120 is the current replacement.
The body is hard-anodized aluminium with threaded aluminium covers, an S45C hard-chrome rod with an M4x0.7 female thread, M5x0.8 ports and a fixed TPU bumper at each end. The short ISO 21287-class body saves about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder. This model carries the optional -S magnet, so CMSE or DMSE reed and solid-state switches mount directly on the body. The 120 mm stroke is a made-to-order length above the 75 mm standard for bore 16, and the ACEJ16X120 is the current-production successor.
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