This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is ATE12X10 — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the ATE12X10 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 ATP Single Acting Port Compact Cylinder ATP12X10
The AirTAC Airtac ATP Single Acting Port Compact Cylinder ATP12X10 is a single acting, pull (spring return) DIN-standard tight/compact air cylinder with a Ø12mm 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 ATE12X10 (ISO 21287 ACE), in the same bore, stroke and force class.
- BoreØ12 mm
- Stroke10 mm
- Port sizeM5×0.8
- Acting typeSingle acting, pull (spring return)
- Rod threadM3×0.5
- StatusDiscontinued → ATE12X10
- 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 ATP Single Acting Port Compact Cylinder ATP12X10
A single acting pull cylinder in the discontinued ATP family, the ATP12X10 uses a 12 mm bore and 10 mm stroke with a spring that extends the rod while compressed air retracts it. Net pull force is 25.9 N at 0.5 MPa and 42.9 N at 0.7 MPa, already measured against the return spring, so a minimum of 0.2 MPa is needed before the rod moves at all. The hard-anodized aluminium body follows the ISO 21287 short format, saving roughly 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, which makes it easy to tuck into slim fixtures and guarding.
Practically, this bore gives you about 15 N of dependable working pull at 0.5 MPa (roughly 60% of the rating), which corresponds to lifting about 1 kg vertically with a comfortable margin. Air is filtered to 40 um, pressure runs 0.2-1.0 MPa (28-145 psi) with 1.5 MPa (215 psi) proof, speed spans 50-500 mm/s, and fixed TPU bumpers sit at both ends. This model is discontinued; the current-production replacement is the ATE12X10, so confirm ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before swapping.
Airtac ATP Single Acting Port Compact Cylinder ATP12X10 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ATP Single Acting Port Compact Cylinder ATP12X10 |
|---|---|
| Series | ATP DIN compact cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | ATE12X10 |
| Bore size | Ø12 mm |
| Stroke | 10 mm |
| Acting type | Single acting, pull (spring return) |
| Port size | M5×0.8 |
| Rod thread | M3×0.5 |
| 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 10 mm |
Specifications follow the official AirTAC ACP datasheet (now discontinued). The ATE12X10 (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 (Ø12mm)
| Pressure | Pull force (spring return) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 MPa | 25.9 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 42.9 N |
Single-acting pull: the spring extends the rod; air retracts it. Forces already net the spring; minimum working pressure is 0.2 MPa.
Model Code: Airtac ATP Single Acting Port Compact Cylinder ATP12X10
| ATP | DIN compact cylinder (single-acting pull, spring-return, discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 12 | 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 ATP Single Acting Port Compact Cylinder ATP12X10 Is Used
Optical sensor flag retraction
Pulls a small inspection flag out of a photoelectric sensor beam on a packaging line, with the spring restoring the flag to its home position whenever air pressure drops.
Micro jig latch release
Retracts a spring-loaded locating pin in a 10 mm window on a small drilling jig, where the short ISO 21287 body fits between the jig plate and the clamp arm.
Lab slide gate return
Closes a lightweight sliding gate on a benchtop sample dispenser; the 25.9 N pull at 0.5 MPa is enough for a gram-scale gate and the spring guarantees the closed state on power loss.
Replacing the Airtac ATP Single Acting Port Compact Cylinder ATP12X10 with the ATE12X10
At 25.9 N pull at 0.5 MPa this 12 mm bore suits tiny retraction tasks such as releasing a latch or clearing a sensor path; step up to the 16 mm bore (53.3 N at 0.5 MPa) if the load feels marginal, or drop to a smaller stroke if space is tighter. Remember that on air loss the spring returns the rod to its extended home position and no mid-stroke position is held. The rod end here is a female M3x0.5 thread on a 6 mm rod, and the M5x0.8 port is fixed by the bore size. If you need position sensing, order the -S code to add the optional magnet for CMSE / DMSE switches; without -S there is no magnet. For new projects, specify the ATE12X10 instead, as this ATP model is discontinued.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Current-production ACE → ATE12X10
- ✓ Same bore / stroke / force class
- ✓ Confirm ISO 21287 mounting dimensions
- ✓ Port/thread type (PT / G)
- ✓ Add -S for magnet if you need sensors
Airtac ATP Single Acting Port Compact Cylinder ATP12X10 FAQ
Net pull is 25.9 N at 0.5 MPa and 42.9 N at 0.7 MPa, both already reduced by the return spring. The spring extends the rod and air retracts it, with 0.2 MPa as the minimum working pressure in a 0.2-1.0 MPa (28-145 psi) range. For dependable service plan on about 15 N of real work at 0.5 MPa, which is roughly a 1 kg vertical lift with margin. Speed range is 50-500 mm/s and the rod is 6 mm with a female M3x0.5 thread.
Only if you order the -S variant, which adds the optional magnet; without -S there is no magnet and no switch can be mounted. With -S fitted, AirTAC CMSE or DMSE reed and solid-state switches clamp directly to the aluminium body. Also note this model is discontinued: the current-production drop-in is the ATE12X10 in the same bore, stroke and force class, so verify the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before ordering.
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