This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is ACEJ16X160-20 — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the ACEJ16X160-20 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 ACPJ16X160-20
The AirTAC Airtac ACPJ Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACPJ16X160-20 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 ACEJ16X160-20 (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 → ACEJ16X160-20
About the Airtac ACPJ Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACPJ16X160-20
This is a double acting compact cylinder with an adjustable extend stroke: the -20 code gives a 20 mm stop-screw window, so the 160 mm stroke can be trimmed anywhere between 140 and 160 mm on site. It is discontinued, and the current-production replacement is the ACEJ16X160 in the same bore, stroke and force class. At 0.5 MPa the bore 16 delivers 100.5 N push and 75.4 N pull, rising to 140.7 N push at 0.7 MPa.
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 where a full-length body cannot fit. Note the 160 mm stroke is beyond the 75 mm standard maximum for bore 16, so this unit is made to order. As a rule of thumb, plan on about 60 N of usable push at 0.5 MPa, which lifts roughly 5 kg vertically with a 2:1 margin. FA/FB flange and LB foot mounts bolt to the standard face, and the optional -S magnet enables CMSE / DMSE switches.
Airtac ACPJ Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACPJ16X160-20 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ACPJ Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACPJ16X160-20 |
|---|---|
| Series | ACPJ DIN compact cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | ACEJ16X160-20 |
| 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 ACEJ16X160-20 (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 ACEJ16X160-20 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 ACPJ16X160-20
| 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 (adjustable stroke).
Where the Airtac ACPJ Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACPJ16X160-20 Is Used
Bench-top press fixture
The 100.5 N push at 0.5 MPa suits light swaging or marking on small aluminium brackets, with the 20 mm window letting you dial the 160 mm stroke down to the part height.
Packaging line reject pusher
A 140-160 mm extend range clears a narrow conveyor lane; the fixed TPU bumper decelerates the rod at both ends for repeatable nudging of cartons.
Lab sample elevator
With about 5 kg of vertical lift capacity at a 2:1 margin, the bore 16 raises small sample trays in compact test rigs where a full-length body will not fit.
Replacing the Airtac ACPJ Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACPJ16X160-20 with the ACEJ16X160-20
Size against the force table: bore 12 gives 56.5 N push at 0.5 MPa, while bore 20 reaches 157.1 N, so the 16 mm bore sits mid-range for light clamping and indexing. If you need the rod to hold position against a load, remember the stop screw only limits the extend stroke - it is not a brake, and the piston drifts if air is lost. Match FA/FB flange or LB foot mounts to your fixture, and order the -S code if CMSE / DMSE sensing is required. For new projects, specify the ACEJ16X160 instead and confirm the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before swapping.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Current-production ACE → ACEJ16X160-20
- ✓ 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 ACPJ16X160-20 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. Operating pressure is 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi) with a 1.5 MPa (215 psi) proof pressure, speed 30-500 mm/s, and the port is M5x0.8. The 160 mm stroke is a made-to-order length above the 75 mm standard maximum for bore 16.
An external stop screw shortens the extend stroke by up to 20 mm, giving a usable 140-160 mm range; it cannot lengthen the stroke past the ordered 160 mm. The stop is a mechanical end stop only - it never holds or brakes a load. Position sensing requires the optional -S magnet code, which allows CMSE / DMSE switches; without -S there is no magnet. This model is discontinued, so confirm the ISO 21287 dimensions of the ACEJ16X160 replacement before ordering.
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