This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is ACEJ16X60-20S — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the ACEJ16X60-20S 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 ACPJ16X60-20S
The AirTAC Airtac ACPJ Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACPJ16X60-20S is a double acting, adjustable stroke DIN-standard tight/compact air cylinder with a Ø16mm bore and 60mm stroke, M5×0.8 air ports and a hard-anodized aluminium body. This model is discontinued — the current-production replacement is the ACEJ16X60-20S (ISO 21287 ACE), in the same bore, stroke and force class.
- BoreØ16 mm
- Stroke60 mm
- Port sizeM5×0.8
- Acting typeDouble acting, adjustable stroke
- Rod threadM4×0.7
- StatusDiscontinued → ACEJ16X60-20S
About the Airtac ACPJ Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACPJ16X60-20S
Double acting and adjustable in stroke, the ACPJ16X60-20S is a discontinued DIN-standard compact cylinder: 16 mm bore, 60 mm stroke and an 8 mm hard-chrome S45C rod on a hard-anodized aluminium body. At 0.5 MPa it pushes 100.5 N and pulls 75.4 N, rising to 140.7 N at 0.7 MPa, with a theoretical peak of 20.5 kgf at 1.0 MPa. The short ISO 21287-class body saves 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 will not fit.
The -20 code is a 20 mm adjustment window: a stop screw trims the 60 mm extend stroke down to as little as 40 mm on site, so one cylinder covers a 40-60 mm range without re-ordering. Because this unit carries the optional -S magnet, CMSE / DMSE reed or solid-state switches can be mounted directly for end-of-stroke signals. As a rule of thumb, plan on about 60 N of usable push at 0.5 MPa, which lifts roughly 5 kg vertically with a 2:1 margin. The ACPJ family is discontinued; the current-production drop-in is the ACEJ16X60, so confirm ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before swapping.
Airtac ACPJ Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACPJ16X60-20S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ACPJ Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACPJ16X60-20S |
|---|---|
| Series | ACPJ DIN compact cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | ACEJ16X60-20S |
| Bore size | Ø16 mm |
| Stroke | 60 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 ACEJ16X60-20S (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 ACEJ16X60-20S 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 ACPJ16X60-20S
| ACPJ | DIN compact cylinder (adjustable-stroke, discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 16 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×60 | Stroke length in mm. |
| -20 | 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 ACPJ16X60-20S Is Used
Small-part ejection from plastic molds
The 40-60 mm trimmed extend stroke and 100.5 N push at 0.5 MPa suit knocking finished caps or connectors off a mold face, with the TPU bumper softening each return.
Position-verified clamping on assembly benches
With the fitted -S magnet and CMSE / DMSE switches, the 16 mm bore confirms clamp presence electronically in electronics or medical-device fixture work.
Label press and stamping heads on packaging lines
About 60 N of practical working force at 0.5 MPa is enough for light marking or labeling heads, and the short body fits the narrow gantries of carton machines.
Replacing the Airtac ACPJ Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACPJ16X60-20S with the ACEJ16X60-20S
Size both ways: if 100.5 N of push at 0.5 MPa is more than your load needs, the ACPJ12 at 56.5 N may suffice; if it falls short, step up to the ACPJ20 for 157.1 N. The stop screw is a mechanical end stop for the extend stroke only - on air loss the piston still drifts, so do not rely on it to hold a load mid-stroke. FA/FB flange and LB foot mountings bolt to the standard face, and the fitted -S magnet pairs with CMSE / DMSE switches. This model is discontinued; order the ACEJ16X60 as the current replacement and verify the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Current-production ACE → ACEJ16X60-20S
- ✓ 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 ACPJ16X60-20S FAQ
At 0.5 MPa it pushes 100.5 N and pulls 75.4 N; at 0.7 MPa, 140.7 N push and 105.6 N pull; theoretical maximum 20.5 kgf at 1.0 MPa. The -20 code gives a 20 mm window, so the stop screw trims the 60 mm extend stroke anywhere down to 40 mm. Operating pressure is 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi), speed 30-500 mm/s, with a fixed TPU bumper at both ends.
The short ISO 21287-class body saves about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, with FA/FB flange and LB foot options on the standard face. This unit carries the optional -S magnet, so CMSE / DMSE reed or solid-state switches mount directly. The ACPJ family is discontinued - the ACEJ16X60 is the current drop-in; confirm the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before swapping.
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