This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is ACEJ16X160-100 — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the ACEJ16X160-100 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 ACPJ16X160-100
The AirTAC Airtac ACPJ Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACPJ16X160-100 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 ACEJ16X160-100 (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 → ACEJ16X160-100
About the Airtac ACPJ Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACPJ16X160-100
The ACPJ16X160-100 is a double acting compact cylinder with an adjustable extend stroke: a stop screw trims the 160 mm stroke by up to 100 mm on site, giving a usable range of 60-160 mm. AirTAC has discontinued this DIN-standard ACPJ series, and the current-production drop-in is the ACEJ16X160 in the same bore, stroke and force class - confirm the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before swapping, since the ACP body follows the older DIN standard. At 0.5 MPa this 16 mm bore pushes 100.5 N and pulls 75.4 N, and its 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 cannot.
Because the 160 mm stroke exceeds the 75 mm maximum standard stroke for a 16 mm bore, this unit is made to order. The body is hard-anodized aluminium with an S45C hard-chrome rod, M5x0.8 ports, a female M4x0.7 rod thread and a fixed TPU bumper at each end. As a working rule of thumb, plan on roughly 60 N (about 6 kg) of usable push at 0.5 MPa rather than the full 100.5 N rating, which vertically equates to lifting around 5 kg with a 2:1 margin. Note that this code carries no -S option, so no magnet is fitted and no CMSE or DMSE switch can be mounted - order the -S variant if sensing is needed. Speed range is 30-500 mm/s at 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi).
Airtac ACPJ Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACPJ16X160-100 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ACPJ Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACPJ16X160-100 |
|---|---|
| Series | ACPJ DIN compact cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | ACEJ16X160-100 |
| 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 ACEJ16X160-100 (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 ACEJ16X160-100 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 ACPJ16X160-100
| 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 ACPJ16X160-100 Is Used
Multi-length jig clamping
One cylinder clamps PCB fixture plates of different widths by trimming the extend stroke anywhere from 60 to 160 mm with the stop screw, using about 60 N of usable force at 0.5 MPa.
Carton ejector on a small packaging line
The 160 mm made-to-order stroke pushes lightweight cartons off a chute at 30-500 mm/s, with the 100 mm window letting one setup serve several carton heights.
Sample press in a lab automation cell
Around 5 kg of vertical pressing force at 0.5 MPa seats sample vials into holders, and the compact short body fits inside the tight benchtop enclosure.
Replacing the Airtac ACPJ Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACPJ16X160-100 with the ACEJ16X160-100
Size this bore when your load needs roughly 60 N of working force at 0.5 MPa; step down to the 12 mm bore (56.5 N push) for lighter clamping, or up to the 20 mm bore (157.1 N push) when the load doubles. The 100 mm adjustment window suits fixtures where one cylinder must serve several product lengths - set the stop screw once and the extend stroke lands anywhere between 60 and 160 mm. Remember the stop is a mechanical end stop only: on air loss the piston drifts, so it is not a load-holding device. Match FA/FB flange or LB foot mounts and the I/Y rod knuckles to your fixture, and order the -S code if CMSE / DMSE switches are planned. For new designs, specify the ACEJ16X160 instead, as this ACPJ model is discontinued.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Current-production ACE → ACEJ16X160-100
- ✓ 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 ACPJ16X160-100 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; theoretical maximum is 20.5 kgf at 1.0 MPa. The -100 code sets a 100 mm adjustment window: an external stop screw shortens the 160 mm extend stroke on site, so the working range is 60-160 mm. The stroke can only be trimmed, never lengthened past 160 mm, and the stop is not a mid-stroke lock - the piston still drifts if air is lost.
The 75 mm limit is the standard stroke list; 160 mm is a non-standard, made-to-order stroke, so lead time applies. More importantly, the whole ACPJ series is discontinued. The current-production replacement is the ACEJ16X160 (swap the P for an E), a drop-in in the same bore, stroke and force class with the same M5x0.8 ports and FA/FB / LB mounting family - confirm the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before swapping, because the ACP body is DIN-standard. Also note this code has no -S magnet, so no CMSE or DMSE switch can be fitted; order the -S version if you need sensing.
Related AirTAC ACE Cylinders
Request a Quote for the ACEJ16X160-100
Send us the quantity and destination. We confirm price, stock and lead time on the ACEJ16X160-100 replacement — usually within 7-8 hours.