This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is ACEJ16X40-10S — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the ACEJ16X40-10S 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 ACPJ16X40-10S
The AirTAC Airtac ACPJ Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACPJ16X40-10S is a double acting, adjustable stroke DIN-standard tight/compact air cylinder with a Ø16mm bore and 40mm stroke, M5×0.8 air ports and a hard-anodized aluminium body. This model is discontinued — the current-production replacement is the ACEJ16X40-10S (ISO 21287 ACE), in the same bore, stroke and force class.
- BoreØ16 mm
- Stroke40 mm
- Port sizeM5×0.8
- Acting typeDouble acting, adjustable stroke
- Rod threadM4×0.7
- StatusDiscontinued → ACEJ16X40-10S
About the Airtac ACPJ Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACPJ16X40-10S
The ACPJ16X40-10S is a double acting, adjustable-stroke compact cylinder from AirTAC's DIN-standard ACPJ line, now discontinued and replaced by the ACEJ16X40 in the same bore, stroke and force class. Its 16 mm bore delivers 100.5 N push and 75.4 N pull at 0.5 MPa, rising to 140.7 N push at 0.7 MPa, with a theoretical peak of 20.5 kgf at 1.0 MPa. The -10 code gives a 10 mm adjustment window: a stop screw trims the extend stroke anywhere between 30 and 40 mm on site, so one cylinder covers several fixture positions. Note the stop is a mechanical end stop only - on air loss the piston still drifts, so it is not a mid-stroke lock.
The short ISO 21287-class body saves roughly 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, which is why it suits tight jigs and guarded stations. In practice, plan on about 60 N (0.6 x the 100.5 N push) of usable work at 0.5 MPa, which lifts about 5 kg vertically with a 2:1 margin - enough for small covers, brackets or sensor carriers. The S code fits the magnet, so CMSE / DMSE switches can be mounted for end-of-stroke signals. FA/FB flanges and LB feet bolt to the standard face; confirm ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before swapping from the discontinued ACPJ to the ACEJ16X40.
Airtac ACPJ Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACPJ16X40-10S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ACPJ Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACPJ16X40-10S |
|---|---|
| Series | ACPJ DIN compact cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | ACEJ16X40-10S |
| Bore size | Ø16 mm |
| Stroke | 40 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 ACEJ16X40-10S (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 ACEJ16X40-10S 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 ACPJ16X40-10S
| ACPJ | DIN compact cylinder (adjustable-stroke, discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 16 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×40 | 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 ACPJ16X40-10S Is Used
Small-part ejection on assembly fixtures
The 100.5 N push at 0.5 MPa ejects stamped clips or molded inserts from a nest, and the 30-40 mm trimmed stroke matches shallow die pockets without repositioning the mount.
Switch-monitored clamp in a test station
With the fitted magnet and CMSE / DMSE switches, a PCB or connector test fixture confirms the 16 mm bore clamp has reached its trimmed end position before the probe cycle starts.
Light vertical lowering of a gauge head
Lifts about 5 kg vertically with margin, so a dial-indicator or camera gauge can be lowered onto a machined part in a compact inspection gantry where a full-length body would not fit.
Replacing the Airtac ACPJ Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACPJ16X40-10S with the ACEJ16X40-10S
Size between bores: the 12 mm ACPJ gives 56.5 N push at 0.5 MPa, while the 20 mm bore reaches 157.1 N - pick this 16 mm model when your load sits between roughly 40 and 60 N of real work. The 40 mm stroke can be trimmed to 30 mm with the -10 window, and the 75 mm max standard stroke for bore 16 leaves room if you later need more travel. Choose the female M4x0.7 rod thread (this model) or the B-code male thread to match your knuckle. If you need position signals, this S version already carries the optional magnet for CMSE / DMSE switches. For new designs, order the current-production ACEJ16X40 instead and verify the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Current-production ACE → ACEJ16X40-10S
- ✓ 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 ACPJ16X40-10S 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; the theoretical maximum is 20.5 kgf at 1.0 MPa. The -10 code gives a 10 mm window, so the extend stroke can be trimmed from 40 mm down to 30 mm with the stop screw. Operating pressure is 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi), speed 30-500 mm/s, and the TPU bumper at both ends is fixed.
It is a short ISO 21287-class compact cylinder with a hard-anodized aluminium body and S45C hard-chrome rod, saving about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder. The ACPJ family is discontinued; the current drop-in is the ACEJ16X40 (swap the P for an E) in the same bore, stroke and force class. Confirm the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before swapping, and remember the magnet here is the optional -S code, not standard on every unit.
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