This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is ATE16X5 — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the ATE16X5 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 ATP16X5
The AirTAC Airtac ATP Single Acting Port Compact Cylinder ATP16X5 is a single acting, pull (spring return) DIN-standard tight/compact air cylinder with a Ø16mm bore and 5mm stroke, M5×0.8 air ports and a hard-anodized aluminium body. This model is discontinued — the current-production replacement is the ATE16X5 (ISO 21287 ACE), in the same bore, stroke and force class.
- BoreØ16 mm
- Stroke5 mm
- Port sizeM5×0.8
- Acting typeSingle acting, pull (spring return)
- Rod threadM4×0.7
- StatusDiscontinued → ATE16X5
- 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 ATP16X5
A single acting pull cylinder with spring return, the ATP16X5 keeps its 8 mm rod extended by spring and retracts it with air. In the 16 mm bore class it delivers 53.3 N of pull at 0.5 MPa and 83.5 N at 0.7 MPa, both figures already net of the return spring, so what you read is what you get at the rod. The 5 mm stroke suits tiny re-grip or eject moves, and the fixed TPU bumper at each end absorbs end-of-travel shock. Note the ATP family is discontinued; the current drop-in is the ATE16X5 (swap the P for an E), so confirm ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before swapping.
The short ISO 21287 body saves about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, which is why it slots into slim fixtures and compact pick heads. In practice, plan on roughly 32 N of usable pull at 0.5 MPa (about 60% of rating), which vertically lifts about 2.7 kg with a 2:1 margin - enough for small lids, caps or light carriers. Air supply must be filtered to 40 um, pressure runs 0.2-1.0 MPa (28-145 psi) with 0.2 MPa the minimum to beat the spring, and speed spans 50-500 mm/s. This unit has no magnet; order the -S code if you need CMSE / DMSE switch sensing.
Airtac ATP Single Acting Port Compact Cylinder ATP16X5 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ATP Single Acting Port Compact Cylinder ATP16X5 |
|---|---|
| Series | ATP DIN compact cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | ATE16X5 |
| Bore size | Ø16 mm |
| Stroke | 5 mm |
| Acting type | Single acting, pull (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 ATE16X5 (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 | Pull force (spring return) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 MPa | 53.3 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 83.5 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 ATP16X5
| ATP | DIN compact cylinder (single-acting pull, spring-return, discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 16 | 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 ATP Single Acting Port Compact Cylinder ATP16X5 Is Used
Cap press-on station
The 53.3 N pull at 0.5 MPa retracts a small press pad that seats plastic caps on cosmetic bottles during a 5 mm clamp move.
Fixture latch release
Spring keeps the latch hook extended; a shot of air pulls it back 5 mm to free a machined bracket from its jig.
Blister tray indexing pin
On a pharma packaging line, the pin normally protrudes to stop the tray; air pull retracts it briefly to advance one pocket.
Replacing the Airtac ATP Single Acting Port Compact Cylinder ATP16X5 with the ATE16X5
Size both ways: the 12 mm bore pulls 25.9 N at 0.5 MPa, while stepping up to 20 mm gives 88.1 N - pick 16 mm when your load sits between those bands. Remember the spring returns the rod to its extended home on air loss and will not hold a mid-stroke position, so add an external stop if you need to park a load. Mounting choices are FA/FB flange, LB foot and CA/CB clevis, and the female M4x0.7 rod thread takes standard knuckles. For sensing, order the -S magnet version to enable CMSE / DMSE switches. For new builds, specify the ATE16X5 instead, as this ATP model is discontinued.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Current-production ACE → ATE16X5
- ✓ 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 ATP16X5 FAQ
It is a single acting pull, spring-extend cylinder: pull is 53.3 N at 0.5 MPa and 83.5 N at 0.7 MPa, net of the return spring. Bore 16 mm, stroke 5 mm, rod 8 mm with female M4x0.7 thread, M5x0.8 port, operating pressure 0.2-1.0 MPa (28-145 psi), proof 1.5 MPa (215 psi), temperature -20 to +70 C, speed 50-500 mm/s, fixed TPU bumpers both ends. The model is discontinued; the ATE16X5 is the current replacement.
The short ISO 21287-style body saves about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, so it fits tight guards and gantry heads. Sensing is not fitted as standard: only the -S ordering code adds the optional magnet, which then accepts CMSE reed or DMSE solid-state switches. Without -S there is no magnet and no switch can be mounted.
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