This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is ACEJ16X90-50SB — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the ACEJ16X90-50SB 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 ACPJ16X90-50SB
The AirTAC Airtac ACPJ Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACPJ16X90-50SB is a double acting, adjustable stroke DIN-standard tight/compact air cylinder with a Ø16mm bore and 90mm stroke, M5×0.8 air ports and a hard-anodized aluminium body. This model is discontinued — the current-production replacement is the ACEJ16X90-50SB (ISO 21287 ACE), in the same bore, stroke and force class.
- BoreØ16 mm
- Stroke90 mm
- Port sizeM5×0.8
- Acting typeDouble acting, adjustable stroke
- Rod threadM4×0.7
- StatusDiscontinued → ACEJ16X90-50SB
- 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 ACPJ16X90-50SB
A double acting compact cylinder with an adjustable extend stroke, the ACPJ16X90-50SB carries a 16 mm bore and a 90 mm stroke that a stop screw can trim by up to 50 mm, giving a usable range of 40-90 mm. Push force is 100.5 N and pull is 75.4 N at 0.5 MPa, rising to 140.7 N at 0.7 MPa. The 90 mm stroke is longer than the 75 mm standard limit for this bore, so it is a made-to-order build. This model is discontinued; the current-production replacement is the ACEJ16X90, and buyers should confirm ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before swapping, since the ACPJ follows the DIN-standard footprint.
The short ISO 21287-class body saves roughly 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, which is why it slots into tight jigs and guarding where a full-length body will not fit. The -S code on this model means the magnet is fitted, so CMSE or DMSE reed and solid-state switches can be clamped straight onto the body for end-of-stroke signalling. A practical sizing note: at 0.5 MPa about 60 N of the push force is realistically available for work, which corresponds to lifting roughly 3 kg vertically with a 2:1 margin. A fixed TPU bumper sits at each end, and speed runs 30-500 mm/s across a 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi) supply.
Airtac ACPJ Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACPJ16X90-50SB Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ACPJ Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACPJ16X90-50SB |
|---|---|
| Series | ACPJ DIN compact cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | ACEJ16X90-50SB |
| Bore size | Ø16 mm |
| Stroke | 90 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 ACEJ16X90-50SB (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 ACEJ16X90-50SB 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 ACPJ16X90-50SB
| ACPJ | DIN compact cylinder (adjustable-stroke, discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 16 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×90 | Stroke length in mm. |
| -50 | 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 ACPJ16X90-50SB Is Used
Fixture clamping on CNC pallets
The 40-90 mm adjustable range lets one cylinder serve several fixture heights, with the 100.5 N push at 0.5 MPa suiting light clamps on aluminium workpieces.
Pick-and-place with position feedback
With the -S magnet fitted, CMSE or DMSE switches confirm extend and retract on small gantry pick heads handling parts up to about 3 kg vertically.
Carton kickers on packaging lines
The short body tucks behind guarding, and the trimmed stroke deflects small cartons at 30-500 mm/s without occupying the length of a full-profile cylinder.
Replacing the Airtac ACPJ Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACPJ16X90-50SB with the ACEJ16X90-50SB
Compare both neighbours before committing: the 12 mm bore pushes 56.5 N at 0.5 MPa and the 20 mm bore reaches 157.1 N, so this 16 mm unit at 100.5 N sits mid-range. If the load only needs a shorter travel, a 75 mm standard stroke avoids the made-to-order lead time of this 90 mm build. The male rod thread (B code) suits I/Y knuckles, and FA flange or LB foot mounts bolt to the ISO 21287 face. The stop screw is a mechanical end stop only - on air loss the piston drifts, so do not treat it as a load-holding lock. Order the ACEJ16X90 as the current drop-in successor.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Current-production ACE → ACEJ16X90-50SB
- ✓ 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 ACPJ16X90-50SB FAQ
At 0.5 MPa it pushes 100.5 N and pulls 75.4 N; at 0.7 MPa push is 140.7 N and pull 105.6 N; theoretical maximum is 20.5 kgf at 1.0 MPa. It is double acting with a 16 mm bore, 90 mm stroke adjustable down to 40 mm, M5x0.8 ports, a 8 mm rod with male thread, 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi) operating pressure and 30-500 mm/s speed. The 90 mm stroke is non-standard for this bore and made to order.
The ACPJ family is discontinued. The current-production replacement is the ACEJ16X90, which matches the same bore, stroke and force class in the ISO 21287 short-body format. Before swapping, confirm the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions against your fixture, because the ACPJ was built to the DIN-standard footprint. This unit already carries the optional -S magnet, so CMSE / DMSE switch signalling carries over.
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