This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is ACEJ20X160-75S — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the ACEJ20X160-75S 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 ACPJ20X160-75S
The AirTAC Airtac ACPJ Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACPJ20X160-75S 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 ACEJ20X160-75S (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 → ACEJ20X160-75S
- 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 ACPJ20X160-75S
This double acting ACPJ20X160-75S carries a 20 mm bore, a made-to-order 160 mm stroke and a 75 mm adjustment window: a stop screw on the extend side trims the stroke anywhere in the 85-160 mm range, so one cylinder can serve several jig positions without swapping parts. At 0.5 MPa it pushes 157.1 N and pulls 117.8 N, and the -S code means the magnet is already fitted, so CMSE or DMSE reed and solid-state switches can be clipped on for end-of-stroke sensing.
The short ISO 21287-class body saves about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, which matters inside tight guarding or a compact pick-and-place gantry. For sizing, treat roughly 94 N (about 0.6 of the push force) as the realistic working effort, which corresponds to lifting around 9 kg vertically - halve that to about 4 kg if you want a 2:1 margin on a real part. Note 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 ACPJ20X160-75S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ACPJ Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACPJ20X160-75S |
|---|---|
| Series | ACPJ DIN compact cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | ACEJ20X160-75S |
| 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 ACEJ20X160-75S (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 ACEJ20X160-75S 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 ACPJ20X160-75S
| ACPJ | DIN compact cylinder (adjustable-stroke, discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 20 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×160 | Stroke length in mm. |
| -75 | 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 ACPJ20X160-75S Is Used
Multi-part jig clamping
The 85-160 mm adjustable range lets one cylinder clamp both short and tall workpieces on a machining fixture, with 157.1 N push at 0.5 MPa holding light steel parts.
Compact pick-and-place lift
Lifts about 9 kg vertically at 0.5 MPa by the 0.6 rule of thumb, and the short body fits inside a tight Z-axis gantry where a full-length profile cylinder will not.
Sensed ejection on packaging lines
With the fitted magnet and CMSE / DMSE switches, the PLC confirms each 160 mm eject stroke on a carton reject station running at up to 500 mm/s.
Replacing the Airtac ACPJ Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACPJ20X160-75S with the ACEJ20X160-75S
At 157.1 N push at 0.5 MPa this bore 20 unit suits clamping and lifting jobs in the 90-150 N band; step down to a bore 16 (100.5 N push at 0.5 MPa) for lighter loads or up to a bore 25/32 class for more force. The 75 mm window trims the extend stroke from 160 mm down to 85 mm, but the stop is a mechanical end stop only - on air loss the piston still drifts, so it is not a mid-stroke lock. FA/FB flange and LB foot mountings plus I/Y rod knuckles bolt to the standard face, and the fitted -S magnet accepts CMSE / DMSE switches. Since ACPJ is discontinued, order the ACEJ20X160 as the current replacement.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Current-production ACE → ACEJ20X160-75S
- ✓ 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 ACPJ20X160-75S FAQ
At 0.5 MPa it pushes 157.1 N and pulls 117.8 N; at 0.7 MPa push rises to 219.9 N and pull to 164.9 N; theoretical maximum is 32 kgf at 1.0 MPa. The -75 code gives a 75 mm adjustment window, so the stop screw trims the extend stroke anywhere between 85 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 made-to-order length above the 100 mm standard maximum for bore 20.
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; confirm ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before swapping since the ACP is DIN-standard. This unit carries the optional -S magnet, so CMSE / DMSE reed or solid-state switches can be mounted for position sensing. The body is hard-anodized aluminium with an S45C hard-chrome rod, FA/FB flange and LB foot mountings bolt to the standard face, and a fixed TPU bumper at each end decelerates the stroke ends.
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