This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is ACEJ16X160-30S — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the ACEJ16X160-30S 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 ACPJ16X160-30S
The AirTAC Airtac ACPJ Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACPJ16X160-30S 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 ACEJ16X160-30S (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 → ACEJ16X160-30S
About the Airtac ACPJ Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACPJ16X160-30S
This ACPJ16X160-30S is a double acting compact cylinder with an adjustable extend stroke: a stop screw trims the 160 mm stroke by up to 30 mm, giving a usable range of 130-160 mm on site. It is discontinued - the current-production drop-in is the ACEJ16X160 (swap the P for an E), so confirm the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before swapping since the ACP is DIN-standard. At 0.5 MPa the 16 mm bore pushes 100.5 N and pulls 75.4 N; at 0.7 MPa it reaches 140.7 N push, with a theoretical maximum of 20.5 kgf at 1.0 MPa. 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 a full-length cylinder cannot reach.
The 160 mm stroke exceeds the 75 mm maximum standard stroke for bore 16, so it is a non-standard, made-to-order build. A practical rule of thumb: plan on roughly 60 N (about 6 kg of vertical lift with a 2:1 margin) of real work at 0.5 MPa rather than the full rating. The -S code on this model means the optional magnet is fitted, so CMSE / DMSE reed or solid-state switches can be mounted for end-of-stroke signalling. Fixed TPU bumpers sit at both ends, the hard-anodized aluminium body carries an S45C hard-chrome rod, and the rod end is a female M4x0.7 thread with M5x0.8 ports.
Airtac ACPJ Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACPJ16X160-30S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ACPJ Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACPJ16X160-30S |
|---|---|
| Series | ACPJ DIN compact cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | ACEJ16X160-30S |
| 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 ACEJ16X160-30S (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 ACEJ16X160-30S 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 ACPJ16X160-30S
| ACPJ | DIN compact cylinder (adjustable-stroke, discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 16 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×160 | Stroke length in mm. |
| -30 | 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 ACPJ16X160-30S Is Used
Compact ejection station
Trims a 130-160 mm extend stroke to eject finished PCB trays from a test fixture, using the 100.5 N push at 0.5 MPa where the short body must fit behind the fixture plate.
Position-verified clamp
With the fitted -S magnet and a DMSE switch, the cylinder confirms full clamp closure on a small automotive bracket welding jig, retracting to a trimmed 130 mm to clear the loader.
Light parts press-fit
Presses nylon bushings into housings on an assembly bench, where the 140.7 N push at 0.7 MPa is enough and the roughly 6 kg vertical-lift margin rules out heavier parts.
Replacing the Airtac ACPJ Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACPJ16X160-30S with the ACEJ16X160-30S
Size both ways before committing: a 12 mm bore gives 56.5 N push at 0.5 MPa, while stepping up to 20 mm raises it to 157.1 N - if your jig needs more than about 100 N of push, the 20 mm is the safer pick. The 30 mm adjuster is a mechanical end stop for the extend stroke only; it does not lock the piston mid-stroke, so on air loss the rod still drifts and a separate holding method is needed for suspended loads. FA/FB flange and LB foot mountings bolt straight onto the ISO 21287 face. Order the ACEJ16X160 as the current replacement and verify mounting dimensions against the ISO 21287 datasheet.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Current-production ACE → ACEJ16X160-30S
- ✓ 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 ACPJ16X160-30S 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 -30 code gives a 30 mm adjustment window, so the 160 mm extend stroke can be trimmed to anywhere between 130 and 160 mm with the stop screw. Operating pressure is 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi), speed 30-500 mm/s, and the 160 mm stroke is a non-standard, made-to-order length since bore 16 normally tops out at 75 mm.
Yes - the S in the model code means the optional -S magnet is fitted on this unit, so CMSE / DMSE reed or solid-state switches can be mounted directly. The ACPJ family is discontinued; the current-production replacement is the ACEJ16X160, an ISO 21287 compact cylinder in the same bore, stroke and force class. Before swapping, confirm the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions, because the ACP was built to a DIN-standard footprint.
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