This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is ACEJ20X60-40SB — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the ACEJ20X60-40SB 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 ACPJ20X60-40SB
The AirTAC Airtac ACPJ Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACPJ20X60-40SB is a double acting, adjustable stroke DIN-standard tight/compact air cylinder with a Ø20mm bore and 60mm stroke, M5×0.8 air ports and a hard-anodized aluminium body. This model is discontinued — the current-production replacement is the ACEJ20X60-40SB (ISO 21287 ACE), in the same bore, stroke and force class.
- BoreØ20 mm
- Stroke60 mm
- Port sizeM5×0.8
- Acting typeDouble acting, adjustable stroke
- Rod threadM6×1.0
- StatusDiscontinued → ACEJ20X60-40SB
- 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 ACPJ20X60-40SB
A double acting adjustable-stroke compact cylinder, the ACPJ20X60-40SB uses a 20 mm bore to deliver 157.1 N push and 117.8 N pull at 0.5 MPa (219.9 N / 164.9 N at 0.7 MPa). Its -40 code gives a 40 mm adjustment window: an external stop screw trims the 60 mm extend stroke down to as little as 20 mm on site, so one cylinder covers a 20-60 mm working range. The S code means the optional -S magnet is fitted, ready for CMSE / DMSE reed or solid-state switches.
The short ISO 21287-class body saves about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, which suits tight jigs, guards and gantries. A hard-anodized aluminium body carries an S45C hard-chrome 10 mm rod with a male thread (B code), fixed TPU bumpers at both ends, and M5x0.8 ports. Plan on roughly 94 N (about 9.6 kgf) of real work at 0.5 MPa, or lift about 8 kg vertically with a 2:1 margin. Note: this model is discontinued; the current-production drop-in is ACEJ20X60, so confirm ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before swapping.
Airtac ACPJ Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACPJ20X60-40SB Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ACPJ Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACPJ20X60-40SB |
|---|---|
| Series | ACPJ DIN compact cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | ACEJ20X60-40SB |
| Bore size | Ø20 mm |
| Stroke | 60 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 ACEJ20X60-40SB (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 ACEJ20X60-40SB 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 ACPJ20X60-40SB
| ACPJ | DIN compact cylinder (adjustable-stroke, discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 20 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×60 | Stroke length in mm. |
| -40 | 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 ACPJ20X60-40SB Is Used
Fixture clamping on CNC pallets
The 20-60 mm trimmed extend range lets one cylinder clamp parts of varying heights on machining fixtures, with 157.1 N push at 0.5 MPa holding light workpieces.
Position-verified ejector in assembly cells
With the fitted -S magnet, CMSE or DMSE switches confirm full extend or retract on a small parts ejector, while the stop screw sets the exact eject distance.
Bench-top press for connector crimping
About 94 N of usable force at 0.5 MPa suits low-force crimping or marking of connectors and terminals in electronics and wire-harness benches.
Replacing the Airtac ACPJ Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACPJ20X60-40SB with the ACEJ20X60-40SB
Size by force: at 0.5 MPa the 20 mm bore pushes 157.1 N, while the 16 mm bore manages 100.5 N and the next step up would be a 25 mm class bore if you need more margin. The stop screw is a mechanical end stop for the extend stroke only - on air loss the piston still drifts, so do not treat it as a load-holding brake. FA/FB flange and LB foot mountings bolt to the standard face, and the fitted -S magnet accepts CMSE / DMSE switches. For new projects order the ACEJ20X60, the current replacement in the same bore, stroke and force class.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Current-production ACE → ACEJ20X60-40SB
- ✓ 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 ACPJ20X60-40SB FAQ
Push is 157.1 N and pull 117.8 N at 0.5 MPa; at 0.7 MPa push rises to 219.9 N and pull to 164.9 N, with a theoretical maximum of 32 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Operating pressure is 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi), proof pressure 1.5 MPa (215 psi), speed 30-500 mm/s, temperature -20 to +70 C, and the port is M5x0.8. The -40 window trims the 60 mm extend stroke to 20-60 mm.
A stop screw on the head shortens the extend stroke by up to 40 mm within the ordered window, giving a usable 20-60 mm range; it cannot lengthen the stroke past 60 mm. The ACPJ family is discontinued, and the current-production drop-in is ACEJ20X60 in the same bore, stroke and force class - confirm the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before swapping.
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