This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is ACEJ20X160-20S — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the ACEJ20X160-20S 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 ACPJ20X160-20S
The AirTAC Airtac ACPJ Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACPJ20X160-20S 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 ACEJ20X160-20S (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 → ACEJ20X160-20S
- 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 ACPJ20X160-20S
This ACPJ20X160-20S is a double acting, adjustable-stroke compact cylinder in the discontinued AirTAC ACPJ line. The 20 mm bore delivers 157.1 N push and 117.8 N pull at 0.5 MPa, rising to 219.9 N at 0.7 MPa, with a theoretical peak of 32 kgf at 1.0 MPa. The -20 code gives a 20 mm adjustment window: a stop screw trims the extend stroke on site, so the usable range is 140-160 mm. Its 160 mm stroke is longer than the 100 mm standard limit for bore 20, so it is a made-to-order build.
The short ISO 21287-class body saves roughly 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, which helps in tight gantries and guarding. A fixed TPU bumper sits at both ends, and the fitted -S magnet accepts CMSE / DMSE switches for end-of-stroke sensing. As a rule of thumb, plan on about 94 N (roughly 9.6 kg, halved for a 2:1 margin) of vertical lift at 0.5 MPa. This model is discontinued; the current-production drop-in is the ACEJ20X160, so confirm ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before swapping.
Airtac ACPJ Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACPJ20X160-20S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ACPJ Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACPJ20X160-20S |
|---|---|
| Series | ACPJ DIN compact cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | ACEJ20X160-20S |
| 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 ACEJ20X160-20S (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 ACEJ20X160-20S 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 ACPJ20X160-20S
| 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 ACPJ20X160-20S Is Used
Compact ejection on assembly fixtures
The 157.1 N push at 0.5 MPa is enough to seat small connectors or press light dowels in electronics and small-appliance assembly stations, and the 140-160 mm trim range lets technicians dial the stroke to the fixture without shimming.
Lift-and-lower of small parts in test rigs
With about 9.6 kg of practical vertical lift at 0.5 MPa (2:1 margin), this cylinder raises sensor probes or small housings in automated test benches, while the fitted magnet and CMSE switches confirm top and bottom positions.
Product diverting on narrow conveyor lines
The short body fits where a full-length profile cylinder cannot, pushing cartons or trays off a conveyor lane; the 20 mm adjustment window absorbs lane-width changes without re-machining the bracket.
Replacing the Airtac ACPJ Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACPJ20X160-20S with the ACEJ20X160-20S
Size between bores: a 16 mm bore gives 100.5 N push at 0.5 MPa, while stepping up to a 25 mm-class body raises the force further - confirm from datasheet if your load sits between the two. With 157.1 N push at 0.5 MPa, keep continuous loads near 94 N and treat the stop screw as an extend-stroke end stop only, not a mid-stroke lock; on air loss the piston still drifts. The 160 mm stroke is non-standard for bore 20 (100 mm max standard), so expect a made-to-order unit. FA/FB flange or LB foot mounts and the fitted -S magnet for CMSE / DMSE switches round out the spec. For new projects, order the ACEJ20X160 instead and verify ISO 21287 mounting dimensions.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Current-production ACE → ACEJ20X160-20S
- ✓ 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 ACPJ20X160-20S FAQ
At 0.5 MPa it pushes 157.1 N and pulls 117.8 N; at 0.7 MPa those rise to 219.9 N and 164.9 N, with a theoretical maximum of 32 kgf at 1.0 MPa. It is double acting with a 20 mm adjustment window (usable stroke 140-160 mm), M5x0.8 ports, a 10 mm rod with female M6x1.0 thread, operating pressure 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi), proof pressure 1.5 MPa (215 psi), speed 30-500 mm/s, and a fixed TPU bumper at both ends. The 160 mm stroke is a made-to-order length since bore 20 tops out at 100 mm standard.
Yes, position sensing works on this unit because the -S code fits the magnet, so CMSE or DMSE reed and solid-state switches mount directly on the body. For new or replacement purchases, order the ACEJ20X160: the ACPJ family is no longer in production, and the ACEJ is the current ISO 21287 drop-in in the same bore, stroke and force class. Confirm the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions against your fixture before swapping, since the ACP follows the older DIN-standard footprint.
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