This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the ACP series. You can still order this code here: we ship the current replacement ACEJ16X160-20S, the same code under the new prefix. 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 ACPJ16X160-20S
The AirTAC ACPJ Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACPJ16X160-20S is a double acting, double rod, 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 ACEJ16X160-20S (ISO 21287 ACE), in the same bore, stroke and force class.
- BoreØ16 mm
- Stroke160 mm
- Port sizeM5×0.8
- Acting typeDouble acting, double rod, adjustable stroke
- Rod threadM4×0.7
- StatusDiscontinued → ACEJ16X160-20S
- No minimum order. A single piece can be ordered.
- Ready in 3–5 business days. That is the time we take to process the order and hand it to the carrier. Transit time after that depends on the destination.
About the Airtac ACPJ Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACPJ16X160-20S
This AirTAC cylinder is double acting with an adjustable extend stroke: a stop screw trims the 160 mm stroke by up to 20 mm on site, giving a usable range of 140-160 mm. The 16 mm bore delivers 100.5 N push and 75.4 N pull at 0.5 MPa, rising to 140.7 N push at 0.7 MPa. As a rule of thumb, plan on roughly 60 N of real work at 0.5 MPa, which lifts about 5 kg vertically with a 2:1 margin. Note that the 160 mm stroke exceeds the 75 mm maximum standard stroke for bore 16, so this 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 fixtures and gantries. The hard-anodized aluminium body carries an S45C hard-chrome rod, fixed TPU bumpers at both ends, and the -S magnet code is fitted, so CMSE / DMSE switches can be mounted for position sensing. This model is discontinued; the current-production drop-in is ACEJ16X160 in the same bore, stroke and force class - confirm ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before swapping.
Airtac ACPJ Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACPJ16X160-20S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ACPJ Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACPJ16X160-20S |
|---|---|
| Series | ACPJ DIN compact cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | ACEJ16X160-20S |
| Bore size | Ø16 mm |
| Stroke | 160 mm |
| Acting type | Double acting, double rod, 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 ACEJ16X160-20S (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 | Force (both ways) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 MPa | 75 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 106 N |
| Max (@1.0 MPa) | 15 kgf |
ACPJ is double-rod: the rear rod that carries the stroke adjuster exits the rear cover, so both piston faces lose rod area. The rod-side (annular) area is used for both directions (conservative).
Model Code: Airtac ACPJ Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACPJ16X160-20S
| ACPJ | DIN compact cylinder (adjustable-stroke, discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 16 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×160 | Stroke length in mm. |
| -20 | 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 (double rod, adjustable stroke).
Where the Airtac ACPJ Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACPJ16X160-20S Is Used
Small-part ejector on assembly fixtures
The 140-160 mm adjustable reach pushes finished connectors or PCBs off a jig, with the stop screw set so the stroke matches the fixture depth exactly.
Position-verified slide gate
With the -S magnet fitted, CMSE switches confirm open and closed positions on a small guarding or diverting gate running at 30-500 mm/s.
Benchtop press for light staking
About 60 N of usable force at 0.5 MPa stakes terminals or seats bushings in electronics and small appliance sub-assemblies.
Replacing the Airtac ACPJ Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACPJ16X160-20S with the ACEJ16X160-20S
Size the bore to the load: bore 12 gives 56.5 N push at 0.5 MPa and suits light clamping, while bore 20 reaches 157.1 N for heavier jigs. If your part weighs near 5 kg and you want a 2:1 vertical margin, bore 16 at 100.5 N push is the right middle choice. The 20 mm adjustment window only shortens the extend stroke - it is a mechanical end stop, not a mid-stroke lock, so the rod still drifts on air loss. FA/FB flange and LB foot mountings bolt to the standard face, and the fitted -S magnet accepts CMSE / DMSE switches. Order ACEJ16X160 as the current replacement.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Current-production ACE → ACEJ16X160-20S
- ✓ 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 ACPJ16X160-20S 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 -20 code gives a 20 mm adjustment window: a stop screw shortens the 160 mm extend stroke to any setting from 140 to 160 mm. Operating pressure is 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi), speed 30-500 mm/s, with fixed TPU bumpers at both ends. The 160 mm stroke is a made-to-order length above the 75 mm standard maximum for bore 16.
No - the ACPJ family is discontinued. The current-production drop-in is ACEJ16X160, which matches the same 16 mm bore, 160 mm stroke and force class in the ISO 21287 short-body format. Because the ACP was built to a DIN standard, confirm the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions against your fixture before ordering the swap. The replacement keeps the M5x0.8 port, the 8 mm rod with M4x0.7 female thread, and supports the same FA/FB flange and LB foot mountings.
Related AirTAC ACE Cylinders
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