This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is ACEJ16X160-100S — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the ACEJ16X160-100S 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 ACPJ16X160-100S
The AirTAC Airtac ACPJ Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACPJ16X160-100S is a double acting, adjustable stroke DIN-standard tight/compact air cylinder with a Ø16mm bore and 160mm stroke, M5×0.8 air ports and a hard-anodized aluminium body. This model is discontinued — the current-production replacement is the ACEJ16X160-100S (ISO 21287 ACE), in the same bore, stroke and force class.
- BoreØ16 mm
- Stroke160 mm
- Port sizeM5×0.8
- Acting typeDouble acting, adjustable stroke
- Rod threadM4×0.7
- StatusDiscontinued → ACEJ16X160-100S
About the Airtac ACPJ Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACPJ16X160-100S
This AirTAC ACPJ is a double acting compact cylinder with an adjustable extend stroke: the -100 stop screw trims the 160 mm stroke down to as short as 60 mm on site. It is discontinued, and the current-production replacement is the ACEJ16X160 in the same bore, stroke and force class. The 16 mm bore delivers 100.5 N push and 75.4 N pull at 0.5 MPa, rising to 140.7 N at 0.7 MPa, with a theoretical peak of 20.5 kgf at 1.0 MPa. The 160 mm stroke exceeds the 75 mm standard maximum for this bore, so it is a made-to-order build.
The short ISO 21287-class body saves roughly 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, which is why it suits tight jigs and guarding. A practical sizing rule: about 60 N (roughly 6 kg of push) is a realistic working force at 0.5 MPa, and with a 2:1 margin it lifts about 5 kg vertically. This -S version carries the optional magnet, so CMSE / DMSE switches can be mounted for end-of-stroke sensing. FA/FB flanges and LB feet bolt to the standard face; the fixed TPU bumper at each end only decelerates the rod and never holds a load.
Airtac ACPJ Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACPJ16X160-100S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ACPJ Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACPJ16X160-100S |
|---|---|
| Series | ACPJ DIN compact cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | ACEJ16X160-100S |
| Bore size | Ø16 mm |
| Stroke | 160 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 ACEJ16X160-100S (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 ACEJ16X160-100S 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 ACPJ16X160-100S
| ACPJ | DIN compact cylinder (adjustable-stroke, discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 16 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×160 | 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 ACPJ16X160-100S Is Used
Carton ejector on a small case packer
The 100.5 N push at 0.5 MPa slides a folded carton off a magazine, and the 60-160 mm adjustable range handles different box heights without changing cylinders.
Part clamp in a compact drilling jig
About 60 N of working force at 0.5 MPa holds small aluminium brackets against a drill bushing plate; the short body fits where a full-length profile cylinder cannot.
Indexed stop on an assembly conveyor
With the fitted -S magnet and a DMSE switch, the trimmed extend stroke acts as a sensing stop for pallets, cycling at 30-500 mm/s between batches.
Replacing the Airtac ACPJ Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACPJ16X160-100S with the ACEJ16X160-100S
Size by force first: at 0.5 MPa this 16 mm bore pushes 100.5 N, while the 12 mm bore gives 56.5 N and the 20 mm bore gives 157.1 N - step up if your part weight or friction load approaches the 60 N working figure. The 100 mm window suits one cylinder serving several product lengths on the same station. Note the adjuster is a mechanical end stop for the extend stroke only; on air loss the piston still drifts, so add a separate lock if holding is needed. FA/FB flange or LB foot mounting plus the fitted -S magnet for CMSE / DMSE switches covers most fixture needs. Before ordering, plan the swap to the ACEJ16X160 and confirm the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions, since the ACPJ is DIN-standard.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Current-production ACE → ACEJ16X160-100S
- ✓ 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 ACPJ16X160-100S 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, with a theoretical maximum of 20.5 kgf at 1.0 MPa. The -100 code gives a 100 mm adjustment window, so the stop screw trims the extend stroke anywhere from 60 mm to the full 160 mm. The 160 mm stroke is a made-to-order length because the standard maximum for a 16 mm bore is 75 mm. Operating pressure is 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi) and speed is 30-500 mm/s.
Yes, position sensing works on this unit because the -S code includes the optional magnet, so CMSE reed or DMSE solid-state switches mount directly on the body. For new supply, order the ACEJ16X160, the current-production replacement that swaps the P for an E and matches the same bore, stroke and force class. Confirm the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before swapping, since the ACPJ follows the DIN-standard footprint.
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