This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is ACEJ16X60-40 — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the ACEJ16X60-40 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 ACPJ16X60-40
The AirTAC Airtac ACPJ Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACPJ16X60-40 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 ACEJ16X60-40 (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 → ACEJ16X60-40
About the Airtac ACPJ Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACPJ16X60-40
The ACPJ16X60-40 is a double acting compact cylinder with an adjustable stroke: an external stop screw trims the 60 mm extend stroke by up to 40 mm, giving a usable range of 20-60 mm on site. At 0.5 MPa the 16 mm bore delivers 100.5 N push and 75.4 N pull, rising to 140.7 N at 0.7 MPa. In practice, plan on roughly 60 N of real work at 0.5 MPa, which is about a 3 kg vertical lift with a 2:1 margin - enough for small clamps, gates and light parts.
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 where a full-length body will not fit. A hard-anodized aluminium body carries an S45C hard-chrome rod, fixed TPU bumpers sit at both ends, and the rod end is female M4x0.7 with M5x0.8 ports. Note: this model is discontinued. The current-production drop-in is the ACEJ16X60 (same bore, stroke and force class) - confirm ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before swapping, since the ACP series was built to the DIN standard.
Airtac ACPJ Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACPJ16X60-40 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ACPJ Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACPJ16X60-40 |
|---|---|
| Series | ACPJ DIN compact cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | ACEJ16X60-40 |
| 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 ACEJ16X60-40 (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 ACEJ16X60-40 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 ACPJ16X60-40
| ACPJ | DIN compact cylinder (adjustable-stroke, discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 16 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×60 | 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 ACPJ16X60-40 Is Used
Small jig clamping
The 100.5 N push at 0.5 MPa clamps light aluminium or plastic workpieces in drill jigs, and the 20-60 mm adjustable range lets one cylinder serve several fixture heights.
Packaging line reject gates
A 60 mm stroke kicks small cartons or pouches off a conveyor, while trimming to 20 mm handles narrower lanes without changing the cylinder.
Lab dosing and sample handling
With about a 3 kg vertical lift capability at a 2:1 margin, the 16 mm bore raises small sample trays or stops in compact benchtop automation where space is scarce.
Replacing the Airtac ACPJ Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACPJ16X60-40 with the ACEJ16X60-40
Size both ways: if 100.5 N push at 0.5 MPa is marginal, step up to the 20 mm bore (157.1 N push, 117.8 N pull); if the load is lighter, the 12 mm bore (56.5 N push, 42.4 N pull) saves space. The 60 mm stroke is within the 75 mm standard limit for this bore, so no made-to-order stroke is needed. The adjuster is a mechanical end stop for the extend stroke only - it does not lock the piston, so on air loss the rod can still drift. Mounting: FA/FB flange or LB foot; the optional -S magnet enables CMSE / DMSE switches, but this code has no S, so no magnet is fitted and no sensor can be mounted. For new designs, order the ACEJ16X60 instead.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Current-production ACE → ACEJ16X60-40
- ✓ 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 ACPJ16X60-40 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. The -40 code is a 40 mm adjustment window: a stop screw shortens the 60 mm extend stroke to any setting between 20 and 60 mm. It shortens the stroke only - it never extends past 60 mm, and it is an end stop, not a load-holding lock. Operating pressure is 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi), speed 30-500 mm/s, ports M5x0.8, rod thread female M4x0.7.
No - the ACPJ16X60-40 is discontinued and not held as current stock. The current-production replacement is the ACEJ16X60, the ISO 21287 version of the same compact adjustable-stroke cylinder in the identical 16 mm bore, 60 mm stroke and force class. Before swapping, confirm the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions against your fixture, because the ACP series followed the DIN standard. If you need position sensing, order the replacement with the optional -S magnet so CMSE / DMSE switches can be used.
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