This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is ASE32X5S — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the ASE32X5S 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 ASP32X5S
The AirTAC Airtac ASP Single Acting Guided Compact Cylinder ASP32X5S is a single acting, push (spring return) DIN-standard tight/compact air cylinder with a Ø32mm bore and 5mm stroke, 1/8" air ports and a hard-anodized aluminium body. This model is discontinued — the current-production replacement is the ASE32X5S (ISO 21287 ACE), in the same bore, stroke and force class.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke5 mm
- Port size1/8"
- Acting typeSingle acting, push (spring return)
- Rod threadM8×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → ASE32X5S
About the Airtac ASP Single Acting Guided Compact Cylinder ASP32X5S
A single acting push cylinder with spring return, the ASP32X5S uses air to extend its 12 mm rod and the internal spring to retract it, so one air line is all the plumbing needs. At 0.5 MPa it delivers 352.5 N of push net of the spring (513.4 N at 0.7 MPa), and it needs at least 0.2 MPa to overcome the spring. This model carries the optional -S magnet, so CMSE or DMSE reed and solid-state switches can be mounted for end-of-stroke detection. Note: the ASP family is discontinued; the current-production replacement is the ASE32X5.
The short ISO 21287-class body saves roughly 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, which is why it drops into tight jigs, guards and gantry arms where a full-length body will not fit. Practical sizing: treat about 210 N (0.6 of the 0.5 MPa push) as the usable working force, which corresponds to lifting roughly 10 kg vertically with a 2:1 margin. A fixed TPU bumper sits at both ends, the hard-anodized aluminium body carries a 1/8" PT port, and the female M8x1.25 rod thread accepts standard rod knuckles.
Airtac ASP Single Acting Guided Compact Cylinder ASP32X5S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ASP Single Acting Guided Compact Cylinder ASP32X5S |
|---|---|
| Series | ASP DIN compact cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | ASE32X5S |
| Bore size | Ø32 mm |
| Stroke | 5 mm |
| Acting type | Single acting, push (spring return) |
| Port size | 1/8" |
| Rod thread | M8×1.25 |
| 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 ASE32X5S (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 (Ø32mm)
| Pressure | Push force (spring return) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 MPa | 352.5 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 513.4 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 ASP32X5S
| ASP | DIN compact cylinder (single-acting push, spring-return, discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 32 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×5 | 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 ASP32X5S Is Used
Bench press clamping
The 352.5 N push at 0.5 MPa is enough to seat small aluminium housings into a press fixture, and the 5 mm stroke suits a short confirm-or-eject move.
Fixture part ejection
On a CNC jig, air extends the rod to nudge a finished bushing off its locating pin; the spring retracts it the moment the valve vents, freeing the next cycle.
Presence check with switch feedback
Because this model carries the -S magnet, a CMSE or DMSE switch on the 32 mm body confirms the part-detect probe has returned, wiring straight into the PLC input.
Replacing the Airtac ASP Single Acting Guided Compact Cylinder ASP32X5S with the ASE32X5S
Size the load both ways: the 25 mm bore gives 210.1 N at 0.5 MPa, while stepping up to the 40 mm bore raises it to 556.8 N - pick the 32 mm when 352.5 N at 0.5 MPa covers the job with margin. Remember the spring returns the rod home on air loss, so this cylinder will not hold an arbitrary mid-stroke position. Pair it with FA/FB flange, LB foot or CA/CB clevis mounting, and since this unit is ordered with the -S magnet, CMSE / DMSE switches are ready to bolt on. For new projects, specify the ASE32X5 instead and confirm the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before swapping, as the ASP follows the older DIN-standard footprint.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Current-production ACE → ASE32X5S
- ✓ 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 ASP32X5S FAQ
Push force is 352.5 N at 0.5 MPa and 513.4 N at 0.7 MPa, both already net of the return spring. Operating range is 0.2-1.0 MPa (28-145 psi) with 1.5 MPa (215 psi) proof pressure; below 0.2 MPa the spring wins and the rod stays retracted. Speed range is 50-500 mm/s, fluid is air filtered to 40 um, and temperature spans -20 to +70 C.
The short ISO 21287-class body saves about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, with a hard-anodized aluminium body, S45C hard-chrome rod, fixed TPU bumpers at both ends and a 1/8" PT port. The ASP family is discontinued; order the ASE32X5 as the current drop-in successor in the same bore, stroke and force class, and confirm the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before the swap.
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