This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is ASE40X5S — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the ASE40X5S 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 ASP40X5S
The AirTAC Airtac ASP Single Acting Guided Compact Cylinder ASP40X5S is a single acting, push (spring return) DIN-standard tight/compact air cylinder with a Ø40mm bore and 5mm stroke, 1/8" air ports and a hard-anodized aluminium body. This model is discontinued — the current-production replacement is the ASE40X5S (ISO 21287 ACE), in the same bore, stroke and force class.
- BoreØ40 mm
- Stroke5 mm
- Port size1/8"
- Acting typeSingle acting, push (spring return)
- Rod threadM8×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → ASE40X5S
About the Airtac ASP Single Acting Guided Compact Cylinder ASP40X5S
The ASP40X5S is a single acting push cylinder with spring return: air extends the 12 mm rod and the internal spring retracts it, so one air line is all the plumbing needs. At 0.5 MPa it delivers 556.8 N of push force net of the spring (808.1 N at 0.7 MPa), and it starts moving from just 0.2 MPa. The 5 mm stroke suits tiny clamp or eject motions, and the short ISO 21287-class body saves about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder.
This unit carries the optional -S magnet, so CMSE or DMSE reed and solid-state switches can be fitted for end-of-stroke signalling. In practice the 556.8 N rating translates to roughly 334 N (about 34 kg) of usable work force at 0.5 MPa, or a vertical lift of about 28 kg with a 2:1 margin. A fixed TPU bumper sits at both ends, the hard-anodized aluminium body carries a 1/8" port, and the female M8x1.25 rod thread accepts standard I/Y knuckles. Note: the ASP family is discontinued - the current-production drop-in is ASE40X5, so confirm ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before swapping.
Airtac ASP Single Acting Guided Compact Cylinder ASP40X5S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ASP Single Acting Guided Compact Cylinder ASP40X5S |
|---|---|
| Series | ASP DIN compact cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | ASE40X5S |
| Bore size | Ø40 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 ASE40X5S (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 (Ø40mm)
| Pressure | Push force (spring return) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 MPa | 556.8 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 808.1 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 ASP40X5S
| ASP | DIN compact cylinder (single-acting push, spring-return, discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 40 | 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 ASP40X5S Is Used
Micro clamping on CNC fixtures
The 556.8 N net push at 0.5 MPa clamps small aluminium or plastic workpieces in a drill jig, with the 5 mm stroke clearing the part quickly on spring return.
Ejector pin on assembly stations
A short 5 mm kick pushes finished nylon housings off a locating mandrel on an electronics assembly line; one solenoid valve controls the whole cycle.
Presence check with switch feedback
Because this model carries the -S magnet, a DMSE solid-state switch confirms the rod reached the 5 mm extend position before the PLC releases the next pallet.
Replacing the Airtac ASP Single Acting Guided Compact Cylinder ASP40X5S with the ASE40X5S
Size between bores: the 32 mm ASP32X5S gives 352.5 N at 0.5 MPa, while the 50 mm ASP50X5S reaches 875.5 N - pick the 40 mm when your clamp or eject load sits between those. Remember the spring drives the rod home on air loss, so this cylinder will not hold a mid-stroke position. Mounting brackets (FA/FB flange, LB foot, CA/CB clevis) bolt to the standard face, and CMSE/DMSE switches work only on this -S magnet version. For new projects, order the ASE40X5 instead: the ASP40X5S is discontinued and the ASE matches the same bore, stroke and force class.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Current-production ACE → ASE40X5S
- ✓ 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 ASP40X5S FAQ
Push force is 556.8 N at 0.5 MPa and 808.1 N at 0.7 MPa, both already net of the return spring. Working pressure is 0.2-1.0 MPa (28-145 psi) with 1.5 MPa (215 psi) proof, speed 50-500 mm/s, and the 12 mm rod ends in a female M8x1.25 thread. A practical plan is about 334 N (roughly 34 kg of work force) at 0.5 MPa, or about 28 kg of vertical lift with a 2:1 margin. The cylinder is single acting push: air extends, the spring retracts, and it needs only one air line.
No - the ASP40X5S is discontinued. The current-production replacement is ASE40X5 (swap the P for an E), which matches the same 40 mm bore, 5 mm stroke and force class in the same compact short-body format. Before swapping, confirm the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions against your fixture, since the ASP follows the older DIN-standard footprint. FA/FB flange, LB foot and CA/CB clevis brackets remain available for the ASE family.
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