This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is ACEJ16X125-10 — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the ACEJ16X125-10 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 ACPJ16X125-10
The AirTAC Airtac ACPJ Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACPJ16X125-10 is a double acting, adjustable stroke DIN-standard tight/compact air cylinder with a Ø16mm bore and 125mm stroke, M5×0.8 air ports and a hard-anodized aluminium body. This model is discontinued — the current-production replacement is the ACEJ16X125-10 (ISO 21287 ACE), in the same bore, stroke and force class.
- BoreØ16 mm
- Stroke125 mm
- Port sizeM5×0.8
- Acting typeDouble acting, adjustable stroke
- Rod threadM4×0.7
- StatusDiscontinued → ACEJ16X125-10
About the Airtac ACPJ Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACPJ16X125-10
This double acting ACPJ16X125-10 is a DIN-standard compact cylinder with a 16 mm bore and a 125 mm stroke, trimmed by a 10 mm adjustment window: a stop screw shortens the extend stroke on site to any length from 115 mm to 125 mm. At 0.5 MPa it pushes 100.5 N and pulls 75.4 N; at 0.7 MPa those rise to 140.7 N and 105.6 N, with a theoretical ceiling of 20.5 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Note the 125 mm stroke exceeds the 75 mm standard limit for bore 16, so this is a made-to-order build. The ACPJ family is discontinued - the current-production drop-in is the ACEJ16X125 in the same bore, stroke and force class.
The short ISO 21287-class body saves roughly 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, which is why it slots into narrow fixtures and machine guards. A practical sizing rule: plan on about 60 N (roughly 6 kg) of real work at 0.5 MPa, or about 5 kg of vertical lift with a 2:1 margin. The hard-anodized aluminium body carries an S45C hard-chrome rod with a female M4x0.7 thread, fixed TPU bumpers sit at both ends, and no magnet is fitted - the optional -S code is what enables CMSE / DMSE switch sensing. Operating range is 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi) at 30-500 mm/s.
Airtac ACPJ Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACPJ16X125-10 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ACPJ Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACPJ16X125-10 |
|---|---|
| Series | ACPJ DIN compact cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | ACEJ16X125-10 |
| Bore size | Ø16 mm |
| Stroke | 125 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 ACEJ16X125-10 (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 ACEJ16X125-10 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 ACPJ16X125-10
| ACPJ | DIN compact cylinder (adjustable-stroke, discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 16 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×125 | 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 ACPJ16X125-10 Is Used
Small-part ejection from press dies
The 100.5 N push at 0.5 MPa is enough to strip light aluminium stampings off a die, and the 10 mm trim lets the operator dial the ejector travel between 115 and 125 mm to clear the part without overtravel.
Gate actuation on compact packaging machines
The short body fits the tight envelope beside a cartoning head where a full-length profile cylinder will not, and the 125 mm stroke swings a product gate clear of the lane at 30-500 mm/s.
Sample pusher in laboratory automation
A 75.4 N pull at 0.5 MPa retracts a sample tray into its home position, and the female M4x0.7 rod thread takes a knuckle or bracket directly for the linkage.
Replacing the Airtac ACPJ Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACPJ16X125-10 with the ACEJ16X125-10
Bore 16 delivers 100.5 N at 0.5 MPa. Step down to bore 12 (56.5 N) for lighter clamping, or up to bore 20 (157.1 N) when the load grows. The adjuster is a mechanical end stop for the extend stroke only - it does not hold a load if air is lost. Match FA/FB flange or LB foot mounts to your fixture, and if position feedback matters, order the -S variant so CMSE / DMSE switches can be fitted. For new designs, specify the ACEJ16X125 instead and confirm ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before swapping.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Current-production ACE → ACEJ16X125-10
- ✓ 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 ACPJ16X125-10 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 -10 code gives a 10 mm adjustment window, so the 125 mm extend stroke can be trimmed anywhere in a 115-125 mm range by the external stop screw. This is a made-to-order stroke since bore 16 tops out at 75 mm as a standard length.
It is a short-body compact cylinder whose mounting length is about 50% less than an ISO 15552 profile cylinder of the same bore, with M5x0.8 ports and FA/FB flange or LB foot mounting options. The ACPJ series is discontinued; the current drop-in is the ACEJ16X125, which matches the same bore, stroke and force class - confirm the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before swapping. If you need switch sensing, the replacement must carry the optional -S magnet for CMSE / DMSE switches.
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