This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is ACEJ16X150-100SB — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the ACEJ16X150-100SB 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 ACPJ16X150-100SB
The AirTAC Airtac ACPJ Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACPJ16X150-100SB is a double acting, adjustable stroke DIN-standard tight/compact air cylinder with a Ø16mm bore and 150mm stroke, M5×0.8 air ports and a hard-anodized aluminium body. This model is discontinued — the current-production replacement is the ACEJ16X150-100SB (ISO 21287 ACE), in the same bore, stroke and force class.
- BoreØ16 mm
- Stroke150 mm
- Port sizeM5×0.8
- Acting typeDouble acting, adjustable stroke
- Rod threadM4×0.7
- StatusDiscontinued → ACEJ16X150-100SB
About the Airtac ACPJ Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACPJ16X150-100SB
This AirTAC ACPJ16X150-100SB is a double acting adjustable-stroke compact cylinder (now discontinued) with a 16 mm bore and a 150 mm stroke. The -100 code gives a 100 mm adjustment window: an external stop screw trims the extend stroke on site, so the usable range is 50-150 mm. At 0.5 MPa it pushes 100.5 N and pulls 75.4 N; at 0.7 MPa that rises to 140.7 N push. The body is hard-anodized aluminium with an S45C hard-chrome rod, and the short ISO 21287-class body saves roughly 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, which is why it fits tight jigs and guarding where a full-length body cannot.
For sizing, plan on about 60 N of real work at 0.5 MPa (roughly 0.6 of the rated push) - in vertical terms that is about 5 kg of safe lift with a 2:1 margin. The rod end is male thread (the B code) and the air port is M5x0.8. Because the 150 mm stroke exceeds the 75 mm standard maximum for bore 16, this unit is a made-to-order build. The ACPJ family is discontinued; the current-production drop-in is the ACEJ16X150 in the same bore, stroke and force class - confirm the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before swapping, since the ACP is DIN-standard. The fitted -S magnet lets CMSE / DMSE switches report end positions.
Airtac ACPJ Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACPJ16X150-100SB Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ACPJ Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACPJ16X150-100SB |
|---|---|
| Series | ACPJ DIN compact cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | ACEJ16X150-100SB |
| Bore size | Ø16 mm |
| Stroke | 150 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 ACEJ16X150-100SB (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 ACEJ16X150-100SB 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 ACPJ16X150-100SB
| ACPJ | DIN compact cylinder (adjustable-stroke, discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 16 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×150 | Stroke length in mm. |
| -100 | 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 ACPJ16X150-100SB Is Used
Small-part ejection on assembly fixtures
The 50-150 mm adjustable range lets one cylinder eject plastic housings of different depths from a jig - trim the stop screw per variant instead of swapping cylinders.
Position-verified gate on a packaging line
With the fitted -S magnet and CMSE / DMSE switches, the PLC confirms full extend before a carton sealing head cycles, at speeds of 30-500 mm/s.
Sample press in a lab automation cell
About 60 N of usable force at 0.5 MPa presses microplate seals gently and repeatably inside compact enclosures where a full-length body will not fit.
Replacing the Airtac ACPJ Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACPJ16X150-100SB with the ACEJ16X150-100SB
At 100.5 N push at 0.5 MPa, bore 16 suits light clamping and positioning; step down to bore 12 (56.5 N) for tighter spaces or up to bore 20 (157.1 N) when the load grows. The 100 mm window means one cylinder can serve several fixture variants - set the stop screw rather than re-plumbing. Note the stop is a mechanical end stop for the extend stroke only, not a mid-stroke lock: on air loss the piston still drifts, so do not use it to hold a load. FA/FB flange and LB foot mountings bolt to the standard face, and the male rod thread (B) takes I/Y knuckles directly. For new builds, order the ACEJ16X150 instead - this ACPJ model is discontinued.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Current-production ACE → ACEJ16X150-100SB
- ✓ 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 ACPJ16X150-100SB 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. The -100 code is a 100 mm adjustment window: a stop screw shortens the 150 mm extend stroke, giving a usable range of 50-150 mm. Operating pressure is 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi), proof 1.5 MPa (215 psi), speed 30-500 mm/s, with a fixed TPU bumper at both ends.
Yes, but it is a non-standard, made-to-order stroke: bore 16 tops out at 75 mm as a standard length. The ACPJ family itself is discontinued, so for new projects order the ACEJ16X150, the current-production ISO 21287 successor in the same bore, stroke and force class. Confirm the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before swapping, because the ACP is DIN-standard. This unit carries the optional -S magnet for CMSE / DMSE switches.
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