This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is ACEJ20X160-20B — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the ACEJ20X160-20B 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 ACPJ20X160-20B
The AirTAC Airtac ACPJ Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACPJ20X160-20B 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 ACEJ20X160-20B (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 → ACEJ20X160-20B
- 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 ACPJ20X160-20B
A double acting compact cylinder with an adjustable extend stroke, the ACPJ20X160-20B uses a 20 mm bore and a 160 mm stroke trimmed by a stop screw within a 20 mm window, so the working range is 140-160 mm. At 0.5 MPa it pushes 157.1 N and pulls 117.8 N; at 0.7 MPa that rises to 219.9 N push and 164.9 N pull, with a theoretical ceiling of 32 kgf at 1.0 MPa. In practice plan on roughly 94 N of real work at 0.5 MPa, which lifts about 8 kg vertically with a 2:1 margin. The 160 mm stroke exceeds the 100 mm maximum standard stroke for this bore, so it is a made-to-order item.
The short ISO 21287-class body saves about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, letting it sit inside tight guarding on long-travel slides. A hard-anodized aluminium body carries an S45C hard-chrome rod, fixed TPU bumpers sit at both ends, and the male rod thread (B code) bolts straight to I/Y knuckles. No magnet is fitted on this version, so CMSE or DMSE switches cannot be used unless the -S magnet variant is ordered instead. Note this model is discontinued: the current-production replacement is ACEJ20X160, and buyers should confirm ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before swapping.
Airtac ACPJ Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACPJ20X160-20B Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ACPJ Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACPJ20X160-20B |
|---|---|
| Series | ACPJ DIN compact cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | ACEJ20X160-20B |
| 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 ACEJ20X160-20B (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 ACEJ20X160-20B 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 ACPJ20X160-20B
| ACPJ | DIN compact cylinder (adjustable-stroke, discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 20 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×160 | Stroke length in mm. |
| -20 | 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 ACPJ20X160-20B Is Used
Bottle reject pusher on a filling line
The 157.1 N push at 0.5 MPa nudges off-spec bottles off a narrow conveyor lane, and the 140-160 mm adjustable range lets technicians dial the throw without re-plumbing.
Slide clamp on a small CNC fixture
About 8 kg of vertical lift capability with a 2:1 margin suits clamping light aluminium brackets, and the male rod thread (B) takes a knuckle directly.
Carton flap tucker on a case packer
The long 160 mm made-to-order stroke reaches deep into a case to fold flaps, while the short body keeps the envelope inside tight machine framing.
Replacing the Airtac ACPJ Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACPJ20X160-20B with the ACEJ20X160-20B
Size up or down by force: the 16 mm bore delivers 100.5 N push at 0.5 MPa, while the 20 mm bore here gives 157.1 N push and 117.8 N pull at the same pressure. If 157 N is marginal, step to the next force class rather than over-pressurizing. The stop screw only shortens the extend stroke within the 20 mm window and is a mechanical end stop, not a mid-stroke lock, so the rod still drifts if air is lost. FA/FB flanges and LB feet match the ISO 21287 face. This unit is discontinued; order ACEJ20X160 as the drop-in successor and verify mounting dimensions.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Current-production ACE → ACEJ20X160-20B
- ✓ 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 ACPJ20X160-20B 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 -20 code gives a 20 mm adjustment window, so the 160 mm extend stroke can be trimmed to any length between 140 and 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 non-standard, made-to-order length since the bore 20 standard maximum is 100 mm.
An external stop screw mechanically limits the extend stroke inside the ordered 20 mm window; it shortens the stroke only and acts as an end stop, not a load-holding brake, so the piston can still drift on air loss. The ACPJ family is discontinued. The current-production replacement is ACEJ20X160, the same bore, stroke and force class in the ISO 21287 ACE series - confirm the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before swapping. This version has no magnet; the -S code adds one for CMSE / DMSE switches.
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