This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is ACEJ20X160-10SB — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the ACEJ20X160-10SB 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 ACPJ20X160-10SB
The AirTAC Airtac ACPJ Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACPJ20X160-10SB 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 ACEJ20X160-10SB (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 → ACEJ20X160-10SB
- 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 ACPJ20X160-10SB
This ACPJ20X160-10SB is a double acting compact cylinder with an adjustable extend stroke: a stop screw trims the 160 mm stroke by up to 10 mm on site, giving a usable range of 150-160 mm. At 0.5 MPa the 20 mm bore pushes 157.1 N and pulls 117.8 N, rising to 219.9 N push at 0.7 MPa, with a theoretical ceiling of 32 kgf at 1.0 MPa. The 160 mm stroke exceeds the 100 mm maximum standard stroke for bore 20, so this unit is a made-to-order build.
The short ISO 21287-class body saves about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, so it slots into tight gantries and guarding where a full-length body will not reach. Because the -S magnet is fitted, CMSE or DMSE reed and solid-state switches mount directly on the body. As a planning figure, expect roughly 94 N of real work at 0.5 MPa, which lifts about 9 kg vertically with a 2:1 margin. Note that this ACPJ model is discontinued; the current-production replacement is ACEJ20X160, and you should confirm ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before swapping since the ACP is DIN-standard.
Airtac ACPJ Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACPJ20X160-10SB Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ACPJ Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACPJ20X160-10SB |
|---|---|
| Series | ACPJ DIN compact cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | ACEJ20X160-10SB |
| 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 ACEJ20X160-10SB (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 ACEJ20X160-10SB 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 ACPJ20X160-10SB
| 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 ACPJ20X160-10SB Is Used
Fixture clamping on CNC pallets
The 157.1 N push at 0.5 MPa holds small aluminium workpieces in drill jigs, and the 10 mm adjustment window lets machinists dial the clamp point between 150 and 160 mm without shimming.
Carton push-off on packing lines
With about 9 kg of vertical-lift equivalent, the 20 mm bore nudges lightweight cartons off a conveyor lane; the male rod thread takes a knuckle for angled pushes.
Position-verified ejector in test rigs
Because the -S magnet is fitted, CMSE / DMSE switches confirm full extension on automated test benches, and the short body fits inside the rig guarding.
Replacing the Airtac ACPJ Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACPJ20X160-10SB with the ACEJ20X160-10SB
Size the bore both ways: the 16 mm bore delivers 100.5 N push at 0.5 MPa if your load is lighter, while the next class up in the ACE family covers heavier thrust. The 10 mm stop screw only shortens the extend stroke - it is a mechanical end stop, not a mid-stroke lock, so the rod still drifts if air is lost. Male rod thread (B code) suits I/Y knuckles, and FA/FB flange or LB foot mounts bolt to the ISO 21287 face. If you need position sensing, this unit already carries the optional -S magnet for CMSE / DMSE switches. For new designs, order the ACEJ20X160 instead - same bore, stroke and force class, currently in production.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Current-production ACE → ACEJ20X160-10SB
- ✓ 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 ACPJ20X160-10SB 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 extend stroke is trimmable from 160 mm down to 150 mm via the stop screw. The 160 mm stroke is a non-standard, made-to-order length (bore 20 standard tops out at 100 mm). Speed range is 30-500 mm/s and operating pressure is 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi).
No - the ACPJ family is discontinued. The current-production drop-in is ACEJ20X160, which swaps the P for an E and matches the same 20 mm bore, 160 mm stroke and force class. Because the ACP is DIN-standard rather than ISO 21287, confirm the mounting dimensions against the ACEJ drawing before you swap. This unit does carry the optional -S magnet for CMSE / DMSE switches, and the fixed TPU bumper at both ends simply decelerates the piston at each end of travel.
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