This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is ACEJ16X160-40 — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the ACEJ16X160-40 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 ACPJ16X160-40
The AirTAC Airtac ACPJ Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACPJ16X160-40 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 ACEJ16X160-40 (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 → ACEJ16X160-40
About the Airtac ACPJ Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACPJ16X160-40
This compact cylinder works double acting: air drives the piston out and pulls it back, and a stop screw trims the extend stroke anywhere in a 40 mm window, so the 160 mm stroke can be set from 120 to 160 mm on site. Push force is 100.5 N and pull 75.4 N at 0.5 MPa, rising to 140.7 N at 0.7 MPa, with a theoretical ceiling of 20.5 kgf at 1.0 MPa. The 160 mm stroke is beyond the 75 mm standard limit for a 16 mm bore, so it is a made-to-order build. Note this model is discontinued; the current-production successor is the ACEJ16X160, so confirm ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before swapping.
The hard-anodized aluminium body with an S45C hard-chrome rod keeps the short ISO 21287 footprint roughly 50% shorter in mounting length than an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, which is why it slots into cramped jigs and sliding gantries. For sizing, plan on about 60 N of real work at 0.5 MPa (roughly 0.6 of the rated push), which corresponds to lifting about 5 kg vertically with a 2:1 margin. A fixed TPU bumper sits at both ends, speed spans 30-500 mm/s, and the rod carries a female M4x0.7 thread with M5x0.8 ports. No magnet is fitted on this version; the optional -S code adds one for CMSE / DMSE switches.
Airtac ACPJ Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACPJ16X160-40 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ACPJ Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACPJ16X160-40 |
|---|---|
| Series | ACPJ DIN compact cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | ACEJ16X160-40 |
| 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 ACEJ16X160-40 (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 ACEJ16X160-40 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 ACPJ16X160-40
| 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 ACPJ16X160-40 Is Used
Small-parts press fitting
A 100.5 N push at 0.5 MPa seats bushings or dowel pins into aluminium housings on an electronics assembly bench, with the 40 mm window letting one cylinder serve several housing depths.
Packaging line reject gates
Mounted on an FA flange, the 120-160 mm adjustable stroke kicks misfilled cartons off a conveyor lane; the fixed TPU bumper quiets the return against the gate stop.
Lab sample clamping slide
The short ISO 21287 body fits inside a compact test-rig frame, clamping sample trays with about 60 N of usable force at 0.5 MPa while the stop screw sets exact clamp travel.
Replacing the Airtac ACPJ Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACPJ16X160-40 with the ACEJ16X160-40
Compare force classes before ordering: the 12 mm bore delivers 56.5 N push at 0.5 MPa and the 20 mm bore reaches 157.1 N, so this 16 mm unit at 100.5 N sits mid-range. If your fixture needs a shorter travel, the 40 mm window lets you dial the extend stroke down to 120 mm without changing hardware. Mount via FA/FB flange or LB foot on the ISO 21287 face, and add I/Y rod knuckles to the M4x07 female thread where side alignment matters. Remember the stop screw is an end stop only - on air loss the piston still drifts, so it is not a load-holding lock. Since the ACPJ is discontinued, order the ACEJ16X160 as the drop-in and verify the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Current-production ACE → ACEJ16X160-40
- ✓ 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 ACPJ16X160-40 FAQ
At 0.5 MPa it pushes 100.5 N and pulls 75.4 N; at 0.7 MPa those rise to 140.7 N and 105.6 N, with a theoretical maximum of 20.5 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Operating pressure is 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi), proof pressure 1.5 MPa (215 psi), speed 30-500 mm/s, temperature -20 to +70 C, fluid air filtered to 40 um. The extend stroke is trimmable by up to 40 mm (usable 120-160 mm), ports are M5x0.8, the rod thread is female M4x0.7, and the 160 mm stroke is a made-to-order length since the 16 mm bore standard tops out at 75 mm.
An external stop screw shortens the extend stroke within the ordered 40 mm window - it sets the end position only and does not hold a load if air is lost. Position sensing requires the optional -S magnet code; this version has no magnet, so CMSE or DMSE reed / solid-state switches cannot be mounted unless you order the -S variant. As the ACPJ is discontinued, the ACEJ16X160 is the current drop-in with the same bore, stroke and force class - confirm the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before converting.
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