This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the ACP series. You can still order this code here: we ship the current replacement ACEJ16X160-40B, 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 ACPJ16X160-40B
The AirTAC ACPJ Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACPJ16X160-40B 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 ACEJ16X160-40B (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 → ACEJ16X160-40B
- 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 ACPJ16X160-40B
The ACPJ16X160-40B is a double acting compact cylinder with an adjustable extend stroke: a stop screw trims the 160 mm stroke by up to 40 mm on site, giving a usable 120-160 mm range. This 16 mm bore delivers 100.5 N push and 75.4 N pull at 0.5 MPa (140.7 N / 105.6 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 bore 16, so it is a made-to-order build. Note the unit is discontinued; the current-production successor is the ACEJ16X160.
The hard-anodized aluminium body follows the ISO 21287 short format, cutting roughly 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder - handy for slim gantries and guarded cells. The B code gives a male 8 mm rod thread, and the port is M5x0.8. No magnet is fitted (the optional -S code adds one for CMSE / DMSE switches). A fixed TPU bumper sits at both ends. For planning, count on about 60 N of real work at 0.5 MPa, which lifts roughly 5 kg vertically with a 2:1 margin.
Airtac ACPJ Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACPJ16X160-40B Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ACPJ Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACPJ16X160-40B |
|---|---|
| Series | ACPJ DIN compact cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | ACEJ16X160-40B |
| 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 ACEJ16X160-40B (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 ACPJ16X160-40B
| ACPJ | DIN compact cylinder (adjustable-stroke, discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 16 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×160 | Stroke length in mm. |
| -40 | 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 ACPJ16X160-40B Is Used
Small-parts ejection on assembly fixtures
The 100.5 N push at 0.5 MPa is enough to strip light plastic housings off a nest, and the 40 mm window lets a technician dial the eject length between 120 and 160 mm without re-plumbing.
Guarded pick stations needing short bodies
With about 50% less mounting length than an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, this 16 mm bore slides into tight guarding around a vision-checked pick cell; add the -S magnet code if CMSE / DMSE position feedback is required.
Light vertical lift-and-lower in lab automation
A 10 kgf theoretical lift class (about 5 kg with a 2:1 margin at 0.5 MPa) suits raising small sample trays or microscope slides; the male rod thread (B code) accepts standard knuckles.
Replacing the Airtac ACPJ Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACPJ16X160-40B with the ACEJ16X160-40B
Size between bores if the load is uncertain: bore 12 gives 56.5 N push at 0.5 MPa, while bore 20 reaches 157.1 N. If you need to hold a load against drift when air is lost, remember the stop screw only limits the extend stroke - it is not a mid-stroke lock. Match FA/FB flange or LB foot hardware to the ISO 21287 face, and order the -S variant if CMSE / DMSE sensing is planned. For new projects, specify the ACEJ16X160 instead and confirm the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before swapping.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Current-production ACE → ACEJ16X160-40B
- ✓ 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 ACPJ16X160-40B 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 160 mm stroke is above the 75 mm standard maximum for bore 16, so it is a non-standard, made-to-order stroke, and the -40 code allows trimming the extend stroke by up to 40 mm (120-160 mm usable).
It is an ISO 21287 short-body cylinder in hard-anodized aluminium with an S45C hard-chrome rod, M5x0.8 ports, a fixed TPU bumper at each end, and 30-500 mm/s speed over 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi). The model is discontinued; the current drop-in is the ACEJ16X160 - same bore, stroke and force class - but confirm the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before swapping, since the ACP series was DIN-standard.
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