This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is ATE16X5S — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the ATE16X5S 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 ATP16X5S
The AirTAC Airtac ATP Single Acting Port Compact Cylinder ATP16X5S 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 ATE16X5S (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 → ATE16X5S
- 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 ATP16X5S
A single acting pull cylinder with spring return, the ATP16X5S keeps its 8 mm rod extended by an internal spring and retracts it when air is applied at the M5x0.8 port. At 0.5 MPa it delivers 53.3 N of pull net of the spring (83.5 N at 0.7 MPa), and at least 0.2 MPa (28-145 psi operating band) is needed to overcome the spring. This exact model carries the optional -S magnet, so CMSE or DMSE reed and solid-state switches can be clipped on for end-of-stroke signalling.
The short ISO 21287-class body saves about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, which is why it drops into slim fixtures, small gripper arms and cramped inspection heads. In practice, plan on roughly 32 N (about 60% of the 0.5 MPa rating) for real work, which means it lifts about 2.7 kg vertically with a 2:1 margin. Note that this model is discontinued: the current-production replacement is the ATE16X5, and buyers should confirm ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before swapping.
Airtac ATP Single Acting Port Compact Cylinder ATP16X5S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ATP Single Acting Port Compact Cylinder ATP16X5S |
|---|---|
| Series | ATP DIN compact cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | ATE16X5S |
| 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 ATE16X5S (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 ATP16X5S
| 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 ATP16X5S Is Used
Micro-part ejection from nests
The normally-extended spring pushes tiny connector housings out of a PCB test nest the moment air is lost, with the 5 mm stroke matching shallow pocket depth.
Position-confirmed probe advance
With the -S magnet and a DMSE switch, an automated gauge head signals retraction of the 8 mm rod after each 5 mm measurement cycle.
Sample holder release in lab automation
Air pressure pulls a microplate clamp back 5 mm at up to 500 mm/s, and the spring re-clamps it safely whenever the 0.2-1.0 MPa (28-145 psi) supply drops.
Replacing the Airtac ATP Single Acting Port Compact Cylinder ATP16X5S with the ATE16X5S
Size the bore against your load: the 12 mm bore pulls 25.9 N at 0.5 MPa, while stepping up to the 20 mm bore gives 88.1 N - the 16 mm bore at 53.3 N sits between them for light clamping and part-presenting duties. On air loss the spring returns the rod to its extended home position and will not hold a mid-stroke point, so design the fixture around that normally-extended rest state. The female M4x0.7 rod thread accepts standard I/Y knuckles, and the -S magnet on this unit works with CMSE / DMSE switches. Order the ATE16X5 as the current drop-in successor.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Current-production ACE → ATE16X5S
- ✓ 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 ATP16X5S FAQ
The spring extends the 8 mm rod and compressed air retracts it. Pull force, already net of the return spring, is 53.3 N at 0.5 MPa and 83.5 N at 0.7 MPa. Minimum working pressure is 0.2 MPa, the operating band is 0.2-1.0 MPa (28-145 psi) with 1.5 MPa (215 psi) proof, speed is 50-500 mm/s, and the fluid must be air filtered to 40 um. On air loss the rod returns to its extended home position; it does not hold a mid-stroke point.
The ATP family is no longer in production. The current-production drop-in is the ATE16X5 (swap the P for an E), which matches the same 16 mm bore, 5 mm stroke and force class in the ISO 21287 family. Because the ATP was built to a DIN-standard compact pattern, confirm the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions and the FA/FB flange, LB foot or CA/CB clevis interfaces against your fixture before swapping.
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