This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is ACEJ16X160-40B — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the ACEJ16X160-40B 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 ACPJ16X160-40B
The AirTAC Airtac ACPJ Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACPJ16X160-40B 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 ACEJ16X160-40B (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 → ACEJ16X160-40B
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, 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 | 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 ACEJ16X160-40B 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 ACPJ16X160-40B
| 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 (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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