This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is ACEJ20X15-10 — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the ACEJ20X15-10 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 ACPJ20X15-10
The AirTAC Airtac ACPJ Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACPJ20X15-10 is a double acting, adjustable stroke DIN-standard tight/compact air cylinder with a Ø20mm bore and 15mm stroke, M5×0.8 air ports and a hard-anodized aluminium body. This model is discontinued — the current-production replacement is the ACEJ20X15-10 (ISO 21287 ACE), in the same bore, stroke and force class.
- BoreØ20 mm
- Stroke15 mm
- Port sizeM5×0.8
- Acting typeDouble acting, adjustable stroke
- Rod threadM6×1.0
- StatusDiscontinued → ACEJ20X15-10
- 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 ACPJ20X15-10
A double acting compact cylinder with an adjustable stroke, the ACPJ20X15-10 uses a 20 mm bore to deliver 157.1 N of push force and 117.8 N of pull force at 0.5 MPa, rising to 219.9 N on the extend stroke at 0.7 MPa. The -10 code gives a 10 mm adjustment window: an external stop screw trims the 15 mm extend stroke on site, so the usable range is 5-15 mm. The short ISO 21287-class body saves about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, which is why it slots into cramped jigs and guarding where a full-length body cannot.
This model is discontinued and no longer in production; the current drop-in is the ACEJ20X15, which keeps the same bore, stroke and force class - confirm the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before swapping, since the ACP was DIN-standard. Note this unit has no magnet fitted, so no CMSE or DMSE switch can be mounted unless you order the optional -S code. For sizing, plan on roughly 94 N (about 0.6 of the push rating) of real work at 0.5 MPa, which corresponds to lifting about 8 kg vertically with a 2:1 margin.
Airtac ACPJ Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACPJ20X15-10 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ACPJ Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACPJ20X15-10 |
|---|---|
| Series | ACPJ DIN compact cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | ACEJ20X15-10 |
| Bore size | Ø20 mm |
| Stroke | 15 mm |
| Acting type | Double acting, adjustable stroke |
| Port size | M5×0.8 |
| Rod thread | M6×1.0 |
| 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 100 mm |
Specifications follow the official AirTAC ACP datasheet (now discontinued). The ACEJ20X15-10 (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 (Ø20mm)
| Pressure | Push force | Pull force |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 MPa | 157 N | 118 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 220 N | 165 N |
| Max (@1.0 MPa) | 32 kgf | |
The ACEJ20X15-10 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 ACPJ20X15-10
| ACPJ | DIN compact cylinder (adjustable-stroke, discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 20 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×15 | 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 ACPJ20X15-10 Is Used
Small-parts clamping fixture
The 157.1 N push at 0.5 MPa holds aluminium brackets against a locating pin on an assembly jig, with the 5-15 mm trimmed stroke matching shallow clamp travel.
Ejector on a compact machining head
A 10 mm rod pushes finished pins off a CNC fixture in under 0.1 s at 500 mm/s, and the short body fits inside the headstock where a profile cylinder would not.
Carton hold-down on a sealing arm
About 8 kg of vertical working load with a 2:1 margin presses flap-closing arms down on a small carton sealer, with the TPU bumper softening both ends of the 15 mm stroke.
Replacing the Airtac ACPJ Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACPJ20X15-10 with the ACEJ20X15-10
At 20 mm bore this sits in the middle of the ACPJ range: the 16 mm bore gives 100.5 N push at 0.5 MPa if your load is lighter, while stepping up adds force only at larger bores outside this series. The 15 mm stroke with a 10 mm trim window suits short clamp-and-return motions; remember the stop screw is a mechanical end stop, not a mid-stroke lock, so the rod still drifts if air is lost. FA/FB flange and LB foot mounts bolt to the ISO 21287 face, and the optional -S magnet enables CMSE / DMSE switches. Order the ACEJ20X15 as the current-production replacement.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Current-production ACE → ACEJ20X15-10
- ✓ 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 ACPJ20X15-10 FAQ
At 0.5 MPa it pushes 157.1 N and pulls 117.8 N; at 0.7 MPa it pushes 219.9 N and pulls 164.9 N; theoretical maximum is 32 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Operating pressure is 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi), proof pressure 1.5 MPa (215 psi), speed 30-500 mm/s, temperature -20 to +70 C, air filtered to 40 um. Port is M5x0.8, rod thread is female M6x1.0, and the -10 code gives a 10 mm adjustment window on the 15 mm stroke.
Order the ACEJ20X15, the current-production ISO 21287 successor made by swapping the P for an E. It matches the same 20 mm bore, 15 mm stroke and force class, and accepts the FA/FB flange and LB foot mounting family. Because the ACP was DIN-standard rather than ISO 21287, confirm the mounting dimensions against your fixture before swapping. If you need position sensing, order the -S version so the optional magnet is fitted for CMSE / DMSE switches.
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