This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is ASE16X10SB — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the ASE16X10SB 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 ASP16X10SB
The AirTAC Airtac ASP Single Acting Guided Compact Cylinder ASP16X10SB is a single acting, push (spring return) DIN-standard tight/compact air cylinder with a Ø16mm bore and 10mm stroke, M5×0.8 air ports and a hard-anodized aluminium body. This model is discontinued — the current-production replacement is the ASE16X10SB (ISO 21287 ACE), in the same bore, stroke and force class.
- BoreØ16 mm
- Stroke10 mm
- Port sizeM5×0.8
- Acting typeSingle acting, push (spring return)
- Rod threadM4×0.7
- StatusDiscontinued → ASE16X10SB
About the Airtac ASP Single Acting Guided Compact Cylinder ASP16X10SB
This single acting push cylinder extends its 8 mm rod with compressed air and lets an internal return spring retract it, so only one air line is needed. At the 16 mm bore it delivers 78.4 N of push at 0.5 MPa (118.6 N at 0.7 MPa), already net of the spring, and it starts moving from just 0.2 MPa. The short ISO 21287-class body saves roughly 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, which is why it slots into slim test fixtures and small assembly heads where a full-length body will not fit.
In practice, plan on about 47 N of usable work at 0.5 MPa rather than the full rating, which corresponds to lifting roughly 4 kg vertically with a 2:1 margin - enough for light clamping of small brackets or ejecting tiny parts. The hard-anodized aluminium body carries a fixed TPU bumper at each end, the S45C rod ends in a male thread (the B code), and the -S magnet fitted to this unit accepts CMSE / DMSE switches. Note the ASP family is discontinued; the current-production replacement is ASE16X10, so confirm ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before swapping.
Airtac ASP Single Acting Guided Compact Cylinder ASP16X10SB Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ASP Single Acting Guided Compact Cylinder ASP16X10SB |
|---|---|
| Series | ASP DIN compact cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | ASE16X10SB |
| Bore size | Ø16 mm |
| Stroke | 10 mm |
| Acting type | Single acting, push (spring return) |
| Port size | M5×0.8 |
| Rod thread | M4×0.7 |
| 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 ASE16X10SB (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 (Ø16mm)
| Pressure | Push force (spring return) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 MPa | 78.4 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 118.6 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 ASP16X10SB
| ASP | DIN compact cylinder (single-acting push, spring-return, discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 16 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×10 | 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 ASP16X10SB Is Used
Small bracket press-fit
The 78.4 N push at 0.5 MPa seats snap-fit clips onto automotive sensor brackets in a 10 mm working window, with the spring clearing the nest between cycles.
Lab sample ejector
In a compact diagnostic analyzer, the 16 mm bore ejects used sample cartridges from their nests; the -S magnet and a DMSE switch confirm ejection completed.
Carton flap tapper
On a small carton sealing station, the short body tucks under the guard rail and presses flaps down before taping, lifting about 4 kg equivalent vertically with margin.
Replacing the Airtac ASP Single Acting Guided Compact Cylinder ASP16X10SB with the ASE16X10SB
Size up if 78.4 N at 0.5 MPa is marginal: the 20 mm bore gives 127.4 N and the 25 mm bore 210.1 N at the same pressure. Size down to the 12 mm bore (40 N) only for very light ejection tasks. Because the spring drives the rod home on air loss, this cylinder returns to the retracted position rather than holding a mid-stroke pose. This SB version has the male rod thread and the -S magnet for CMSE / DMSE sensing; FA/FB flange, LB foot and CA/CB clevis mounts are available. For new designs, order the ASE16X10 instead, as the ASP is discontinued.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Current-production ACE → ASE16X10SB
- ✓ 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 ASP16X10SB FAQ
Push force is 78.4 N at 0.5 MPa and 118.6 N at 0.7 MPa, both already net of the return spring. Operating pressure is 0.2-1.0 MPa (28-145 psi) with a 1.5 MPa (215 psi) proof pressure, speed is 50-500 mm/s, temperature -20 to +70 C, and the air supply must be filtered to 40 um. The port is M5x0.8 and the rod is 8 mm with a male thread.
The short-body build saves about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, so it fits tight jigs and guards. This SB model carries the optional -S magnet, so CMSE or DMSE reed and solid-state switches can be clipped on for end-of-stroke signals. A fixed TPU bumper at each end decelerates the rod. The ASP is discontinued; the drop-in successor is ASE16X10 - confirm ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before converting.
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