This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is ASE100X15S — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the ASE100X15S 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 ASP Single Acting Guided Compact Cylinder ASP100X15S
The AirTAC Airtac ASP Single Acting Guided Compact Cylinder ASP100X15S is a single acting, push (spring return) DIN-standard tight/compact air cylinder with a Ø100mm bore and 15mm stroke, 1/4" air ports and a hard-anodized aluminium body. This model is discontinued — the current-production replacement is the ASE100X15S (ISO 21287 ACE), in the same bore, stroke and force class.
- BoreØ100 mm
- Stroke15 mm
- Port size1/4"
- Acting typeSingle acting, push (spring return)
- Rod threadM16×1.5
- StatusDiscontinued → ASE100X15S
About the Airtac ASP Single Acting Guided Compact Cylinder ASP100X15S
A single acting push cylinder with spring return, the ASP100X15S extends its 25 mm rod with air and lets the return spring pull it home when pressure drops. At the 100 mm bore it is the strongest size in the family, delivering 3640.7 N of push at 0.5 MPa (5211.5 N at 0.7 MPa), already net of the spring. The S code means the optional -S magnet is fitted, so CMSE or DMSE reed and solid-state switches can be clamped straight onto the hard-anodized aluminium body to flag end positions.
The short ISO 21287-class body saves roughly 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, which is why it suits heavy clamping inside tight press fixtures and guarding. A fixed TPU bumper at each end softens the stroke ends, and the 1/4" air port with an M16x1.5 female rod thread keeps plumbing simple. In practice, plan on about 2184 N of real work at 0.5 MPa, which corresponds to lifting roughly 111 kg vertically with a 2:1 margin. Note this model is discontinued: the current-production drop-in is the ASE100X15, so confirm ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before swapping.
Airtac ASP Single Acting Guided Compact Cylinder ASP100X15S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ASP Single Acting Guided Compact Cylinder ASP100X15S |
|---|---|
| Series | ASP DIN compact cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | ASE100X15S |
| Bore size | Ø100 mm |
| Stroke | 15 mm |
| Acting type | Single acting, push (spring return) |
| Port size | 1/4" |
| Rod thread | M16×1.5 |
| Fluid | Air (filtered by 40µm element) |
|---|---|
| Operating pressure | 0.2 – 1.0 MPa |
| Proof pressure | 1.5 MPa |
| Temperature | -20 to +70 °C |
| Speed range | 50 – 500 mm/s |
| Cushion | Fixed bumper (both ends) |
| Max standard stroke | Up to 25 mm |
Specifications follow the official AirTAC ACP datasheet (now discontinued). The ASE100X15S (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 (Ø100mm)
| Pressure | Push force (spring return) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 MPa | 3640.7 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 5211.5 N |
Single-acting push: air extends the rod; the return spring retracts it. Forces already net the spring; minimum working pressure is 0.2 MPa.
Model Code: Airtac ASP Single Acting Guided Compact Cylinder ASP100X15S
| ASP | DIN compact cylinder (single-acting push, spring-return, discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 100 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×15 | Stroke length in mm. |
| 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 ASP Single Acting Guided Compact Cylinder ASP100X15S Is Used
Press fixture clamping
The 3640.7 N push at 0.5 MPa clamps steel housings in a machining fixture, and the spring retracts the platen the moment the clamp air is vented.
Gate locking on a stamping line
Air extends the rod to slide a heavy guard gate into its locked position; on power loss the spring drives it back to the safe retracted state.
Bagging head on a packaging machine
A 15 mm stroke is enough to press a sealing bar down onto film bags, with the 100 mm bore giving the force margin for thick multi-layer material.
Replacing the Airtac ASP Single Acting Guided Compact Cylinder ASP100X15S with the ASE100X15S
At 3640.7 N push at 0.5 MPa, the 100 mm bore covers heavy short-stroke clamping; step down to the 80 mm bore (2316.2 N) if the load is lighter and space is tighter. The 15 mm stroke is a standard offering for this bore, so no made-to-order length is needed. Because the spring returns the rod on air loss, the cylinder always parks retracted and will not hold a mid-stroke position under load. This unit carries the -S magnet, so add CMSE or DMSE switches if end-of-stroke signalling is required. For new builds, order the ASE100X15 instead - it is the current ISO 21287 successor in the same bore, stroke and force class; verify mounting dimensions before the swap.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Current-production ACE → ASE100X15S
- ✓ Same bore / stroke / force class
- ✓ Confirm ISO 21287 mounting dimensions
- ✓ Port/thread type (PT / G)
- ✓ Add -S for magnet if you need sensors
Airtac ASP Single Acting Guided Compact Cylinder ASP100X15S FAQ
Push is 3640.7 N at 0.5 MPa and 5211.5 N at 0.7 MPa, both already net of the return spring. Minimum working pressure is 0.2 MPa (28 psi), the operating range is 0.2-1.0 MPa (28-145 psi), proof pressure is 1.5 MPa (215 psi), and speed runs 50-500 mm/s. Fluid is air filtered to 40 um, temperature range -20 to +70 C, with a 1/4" port and an M16x1.5 female rod thread.
The S means the optional -S magnet is fitted on this unit, so CMSE reed or DMSE solid-state switches can be mounted on the body for end-position detection; without the S code there is no magnet. The ASP family is discontinued - the current-production replacement is the ASE100X15 (P changed to E), a drop-in in the same bore, stroke and force class. Confirm the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before swapping.
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