This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is ATE16X5SB — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the ATE16X5SB 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 ATP16X5SB
The AirTAC Airtac ATP Single Acting Port Compact Cylinder ATP16X5SB 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 ATE16X5SB (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 → ATE16X5SB
- 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 ATP16X5SB
A single acting pull cylinder with spring return (discontinued), the ATP16X5SB keeps its 16 mm bore rod extended by the spring and retracts it with air. At 0.5 MPa it pulls 53.3 N net of the spring, rising to 83.5 N at 0.7 MPa, with the minimum 0.2 MPa needed to overcome the spring. The 5 mm stroke suits tiny clamp-or-release moves, and the short ISO 21287-class body saves about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, so it fits inside tight fixture plates and small guarding.
Because the S code is in this model, the optional -S magnet is fitted, so CMSE or DMSE reed and solid-state switches can be bolted on for end-of-stroke signalling. The B code gives a male rod thread on the 8 mm rod, and the PT port is M5x0.8. In practice, plan on roughly 32 N of usable pull at 0.5 MPa, which is about 2.7 kg of vertical lift with a 2:1 margin - enough for small lids, pins or light parts. This model is discontinued; the current-production replacement is the ATE16X5, so confirm ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before swapping.
Airtac ATP Single Acting Port Compact Cylinder ATP16X5SB Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ATP Single Acting Port Compact Cylinder ATP16X5SB |
|---|---|
| Series | ATP DIN compact cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | ATE16X5SB |
| 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 ATE16X5SB (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 ATP16X5SB
| 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 ATP16X5SB Is Used
Small-part ejection from fixtures
The 53.3 N pull at 0.5 MPa and 5 mm stroke flick machined bushings or pins out of a CNC fixture nest, with the spring returning the plunger to its extended home between cycles.
Signalled latch release on assembly stations
With the -S magnet fitted, a DMSE switch confirms each 5 mm retraction as a rotary latch or detent pin is pulled clear on an electronics assembly line running 50-500 mm/s.
Lab shutter and gate actuation
The normally-extended spring position acts as a fail-safe light or sample shutter in test rigs, pulling shut only while 0.2-1.0 MPa (28-145 psi) air is applied.
Replacing the Airtac ATP Single Acting Port Compact Cylinder ATP16X5SB with the ATE16X5SB
At 16 mm bore this sits in the light-pull class: 53.3 N at 0.5 MPa. Step down to the 12 mm bore (25.9 N) for tiny retainer pins, or up to 20 mm (88.1 N) if your part weight creeps past the 2.7 kg vertical-lift equivalent. Note that on air loss the spring returns the rod to its extended home position - it does not hold a mid-stroke position. FA/FB flange, LB foot and CA/CB clevis mounts bolt to the standard face, and this -S version already carries the magnet for CMSE / DMSE switches. For new builds, order the ATE16X5 instead, as the ATP line is discontinued.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Current-production ACE → ATE16X5SB
- ✓ 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 ATP16X5SB FAQ
At 0.5 MPa it pulls 53.3 N net of the return spring, and 83.5 N at 0.7 MPa. Working pressure is 0.2-1.0 MPa (28-145 psi) with 1.5 MPa (215 psi) proof, and 0.2 MPa is the minimum to beat the spring. Keep real work to about 32 N at 0.5 MPa - roughly 2.7 kg of vertical lift with a 2:1 margin. Speed range is 50-500 mm/s over the 5 mm stroke.
No - the ATP16X5SB is discontinued. 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 short ISO 21287 body. Confirm the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions against your fixture before swapping, and note the male rod thread and M5x0.8 port carry over in the same class.
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