This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is ACEJ20X160-10S — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the ACEJ20X160-10S 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 ACPJ20X160-10S
The AirTAC Airtac ACPJ Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACPJ20X160-10S is a double acting, adjustable stroke DIN-standard tight/compact air cylinder with a Ø20mm bore and 160mm stroke, M5×0.8 air ports and a hard-anodized aluminium body. This model is discontinued — the current-production replacement is the ACEJ20X160-10S (ISO 21287 ACE), in the same bore, stroke and force class.
- BoreØ20 mm
- Stroke160 mm
- Port sizeM5×0.8
- Acting typeDouble acting, adjustable stroke
- Rod threadM6×1.0
- StatusDiscontinued → ACEJ20X160-10S
- 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 ACPJ20X160-10S
Double acting and adjustable, the ACPJ20X160-10S pushes 157.1 N and pulls 117.8 N at 0.5 MPa (219.9 N / 164.9 N at 0.7 MPa) from a 20 mm bore with a 10 mm trim window, so the 160 mm extend stroke can be set anywhere from 150 to 160 mm with the stop screw. The 160 mm stroke is above the 100 mm standard limit for this bore, so it is a made-to-order build. This model carries the optional -S magnet, so CMSE or DMSE reed and solid-state switches can be mounted for end-of-stroke signalling.
The short ISO 21287-class body saves about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, which helps in slim gantries and guarded stations. A fixed TPU bumper sits at both ends and the hard-anodized aluminium body carries an S45C hard-chrome rod with a female M6x1.0 thread. Note the stop screw only trims the extend stroke; on air loss the piston still drifts, so it is not a load-holding lock. This ACPJ is discontinued - the current drop-in is the ACEJ20X160, and buyers should confirm ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before swapping. A practical sizing rule: at 0.5 MPa plan on roughly 94 N of usable push, which lifts about 8 kg vertically with a 2:1 margin.
Airtac ACPJ Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACPJ20X160-10S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ACPJ Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACPJ20X160-10S |
|---|---|
| Series | ACPJ DIN compact cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | ACEJ20X160-10S |
| Bore size | Ø20 mm |
| Stroke | 160 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 ACEJ20X160-10S (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 ACEJ20X160-10S 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 ACPJ20X160-10S
| ACPJ | DIN compact cylinder (adjustable-stroke, discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 20 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×160 | 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 ACPJ20X160-10S Is Used
Fixture clamping on a CNC jig
The 157.1 N push at 0.5 MPa clamps aluminium brackets in a machining jig, and the 10 mm trim window lets the setter dial the extend stroke from 150 to 160 mm to suit the fixture stop.
Gantry pick station with position feedback
Because the -S magnet is fitted, a CMSE switch signals full extend on a slim overhead gantry, where the short body saves about 50% of the length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder.
Carton ejector on a packing line
At 30-500 mm/s the rod ejects small cartons off a conveyor; the 160 mm made-to-order stroke reaches across the transfer plate and the TPU bumper quiets the ends of travel.
Replacing the Airtac ACPJ Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACPJ20X160-10S with the ACEJ20X160-10S
Size against neighbours: the 16 mm bore gives 100.5 N push at 0.5 MPa, while stepping up adds force beyond this 20 mm unit's 157.1 N. Check the 150-160 mm adjustable range covers your fixture stop position, and match FA/FB flange or LB foot mounts to the ISO 21287 face. If you need position feedback, this -S version already carries the magnet for CMSE / DMSE switches. For new designs, order the ACEJ20X160 instead - the ACPJ line is discontinued.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Current-production ACE → ACEJ20X160-10S
- ✓ 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 ACPJ20X160-10S 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. The -10 code gives a 10 mm adjustment window, so the 160 mm extend stroke can be trimmed to any length from 150 to 160 mm. Operating pressure is 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi), speed 30-500 mm/s, and the 160 mm stroke is a made-to-order build since the bore 20 standard limit is 100 mm.
No - the ACPJ family is discontinued. The current-production replacement is the ACEJ20X160 (swap the P for an E), a drop-in in the same bore, stroke and force class. Because the ACPJ follows the DIN-standard compact format, confirm the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions of the ACEJ before swapping it into your fixture. This unit's magnet is the optional -S code, not a standard fitting on every cylinder.
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