This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is ACEJ16X30-10 — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the ACEJ16X30-10 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 ACPJ16X30-10
The AirTAC Airtac ACPJ Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACPJ16X30-10 is a double acting, adjustable stroke DIN-standard tight/compact air cylinder with a Ø16mm bore and 30mm stroke, M5×0.8 air ports and a hard-anodized aluminium body. This model is discontinued — the current-production replacement is the ACEJ16X30-10 (ISO 21287 ACE), in the same bore, stroke and force class.
- BoreØ16 mm
- Stroke30 mm
- Port sizeM5×0.8
- Acting typeDouble acting, adjustable stroke
- Rod threadM4×0.7
- StatusDiscontinued → ACEJ16X30-10
About the Airtac ACPJ Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACPJ16X30-10
The ACPJ16X30-10 is a double acting compact cylinder with an adjustable stroke: a stop screw trims the 30 mm extend stroke by up to 10 mm on site, giving a usable range of 20-30 mm. At 0.5 MPa it pushes 100.5 N and pulls 75.4 N, rising to 140.7 N at 0.7 MPa. The hard-anodized aluminium body follows the ISO 21287 short format, saving about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, so it slots into tight jigs and guarding where a full-length body cannot. Note: this model is discontinued - the current-production drop-in is the ACEJ16X30, same bore, stroke and force class.
Practical sizing: treat roughly 60 N (0.6 of the push rating) as the realistic working force at 0.5 MPa, which corresponds to lifting about 5 kg vertically with a 2:1 margin. The rod end is female M4x0.7, the port is M5x0.8, and fixed TPU bumpers decelerate the piston at both ends. This unit has no magnet fitted - order the -S code if you need CMSE / DMSE switch sensing. Speed range is 30-500 mm/s at 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi).
Airtac ACPJ Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACPJ16X30-10 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ACPJ Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACPJ16X30-10 |
|---|---|
| Series | ACPJ DIN compact cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | ACEJ16X30-10 |
| Bore size | Ø16 mm |
| Stroke | 30 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 ACEJ16X30-10 (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 ACEJ16X30-10 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 ACPJ16X30-10
| ACPJ | DIN compact cylinder (adjustable-stroke, discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 16 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×30 | Stroke length in mm. |
| -10 | 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 ACPJ16X30-10 Is Used
Fixture clamp tuning
Clamps small aluminium brackets on a CNC jig; the 10 mm window lets the setter trim the 30 mm extend stroke so the 100.5 N push seats the part without over-travel.
Ejector on a test rig
Pushes finished vials off a conveyor lane at up to 500 mm/s; order the -S version with a CMSE switch to confirm the rod has returned to the 20 mm minimum position.
Small press assist
Adds about 60 N of practical working force to a manual lever press for snapping connector housings together, lifting roughly 5 kg vertically with margin.
Replacing the Airtac ACPJ Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACPJ16X30-10 with the ACEJ16X30-10
At 16 mm bore this sits in the middle of the ACPJ range: the 12 mm bore gives 56.5 N push at 0.5 MPa if you need less force, while the 20 mm bore delivers 157.1 N for heavier clamping. The 10 mm window suits fixtures where the final extend position is tuned during commissioning. Remember the stop screw only shortens the extend stroke - it is not a mid-stroke lock, so the rod can drift if air is lost. FA/FB flanges and LB feet bolt to the ISO 21287 face. For new builds, specify the ACEJ16X30 instead and confirm the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before swapping.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Current-production ACE → ACEJ16X30-10
- ✓ 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 ACPJ16X30-10 FAQ
Push is 100.5 N and pull 75.4 N at 0.5 MPa; at 0.7 MPa push rises to 140.7 N and pull to 105.6 N, with a theoretical maximum of 20.5 kgf at 1.0 MPa. It is double acting, 16 mm bore, 30 mm stroke with a 10 mm adjustment window (usable 20-30 mm), M5x0.8 port, female M4x0.7 rod thread, speed 30-500 mm/s, and operating pressure 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi).
No - the ACPJ16X30-10 is discontinued. The current-production replacement is the ACEJ16X30, a drop-in in the same bore, stroke and force class; confirm the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before swapping since the ACP is DIN-standard. On the adjuster: a stop screw shortens the extend stroke by up to 10 mm within the ordered window. It is a mechanical end stop only - it never holds a load, and on air loss the piston can drift.
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