This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the ACP series. You can still order this code here: we ship the current replacement ACEJ16X60-20SB, the same code under the new prefix. 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 ACPJ16X60-20SB
The AirTAC ACPJ Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACPJ16X60-20SB is a double acting, double rod, 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 ACEJ16X60-20SB (ISO 21287 ACE), in the same bore, stroke and force class.
- BoreØ16 mm
- Stroke60 mm
- Port sizeM5×0.8
- Acting typeDouble acting, double rod, adjustable stroke
- Rod threadM4×0.7
- StatusDiscontinued → ACEJ16X60-20SB
- No minimum order. A single piece can be ordered.
- Ready in 3–5 business days. That is the time we take to process the order and hand it to the carrier. Transit time after that depends on the destination.
About the Airtac ACPJ Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACPJ16X60-20SB
Double acting with an adjustable stroke, the ACPJ16X60-20SB is a discontinued DIN-standard compact cylinder: 16 mm bore, 60 mm stroke and an 8 mm male-threaded rod (the B code). Its stop screw trims the extend stroke by up to 20 mm on site, giving a usable 40-60 mm range, and a fixed TPU bumper sits at each end. At 0.5 MPa it pushes 100.5 N and pulls 75.4 N; at 0.7 MPa that rises to 140.7 N / 105.6 N, with a theoretical 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 fixtures a full-length cylinder cannot reach.
Plan on roughly 60 N of real work at 0.5 MPa (about 0.6 of the rated push), which lifts around 6 kg vertically - halve that for a 2:1 margin on a pick-and-place arm. The -S magnet this model carries lets CMSE or DMSE reed or solid-state switches report end positions. This model is discontinued: the current-production drop-in is the ACEJ16X60, same bore, stroke and force class - confirm the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before swapping, since the ACP is DIN-standard.
Airtac ACPJ Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACPJ16X60-20SB Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ACPJ Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACPJ16X60-20SB |
|---|---|
| Series | ACPJ DIN compact cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | ACEJ16X60-20SB |
| Bore size | Ø16 mm |
| Stroke | 60 mm |
| Acting type | Double acting, double rod, 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 ACEJ16X60-20SB (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 | Force (both ways) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 MPa | 75 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 106 N |
| Max (@1.0 MPa) | 15 kgf |
ACPJ is double-rod: the rear rod that carries the stroke adjuster exits the rear cover, so both piston faces lose rod area. The rod-side (annular) area is used for both directions (conservative).
Model Code: Airtac ACPJ Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACPJ16X60-20SB
| 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 (double rod, adjustable stroke).
Where the Airtac ACPJ Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACPJ16X60-20SB Is Used
Compact jig clamping
The 40-60 mm adjustable range and 100.5 N push at 0.5 MPa suit clamping small aluminium brackets in a drilling jig where a full-length cylinder will not fit.
Electronics tray ejection
With about 6 kg of usable vertical push at 0.5 MPa, the 16 mm bore ejects populated SMT trays or PCB carriers from a test nest without over-force.
Positioned slide on a packaging line
The fitted -S magnet with CMSE / DMSE switches confirms extend and retract on a short sliding gate, with the stop screw set to a repeatable 45 mm stroke.
Replacing the Airtac ACPJ Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACPJ16X60-20SB with the ACEJ16X60-20SB
Size between bores if the load is light: a 12 mm bore gives 56.5 N push at 0.5 MPa, while stepping up to 20 mm raises it to 157.1 N. The 16 mm bore here sits in the middle at 100.5 N push / 75.4 N pull. The stop screw is a mechanical end stop for the extend stroke only - on air loss the piston still drifts, so never 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 works with CMSE / DMSE switches. Order the ACEJ16X60 as the current replacement.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Current-production ACE → ACEJ16X60-20SB
- ✓ 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 ACPJ16X60-20SB 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 is 20.5 kgf at 1.0 MPa. The -20 code is a 20 mm window: the stop screw shortens the 60 mm extend stroke to any value from 40 to 60 mm. It shortens the stroke only - it never lengthens it past 60 mm, and it is not a mid-stroke lock. Operating pressure is 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi), proof 1.5 MPa (215 psi), speed 30-500 mm/s, with a fixed TPU bumper at both ends.
It is a short-body 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, with M5x0.8 ports and FA/FB flange or LB foot options. The ACPJ family is discontinued; the current-production drop-in is the ACEJ16X60 (swap the P for an E) in the same bore, stroke and force class. Confirm the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before swapping, because the ACP is DIN-standard.
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