This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is ATE20X15SB — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the ATE20X15SB 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 ATP20X15SB
The AirTAC Airtac ATP Single Acting Port Compact Cylinder ATP20X15SB is a single acting, pull (spring return) DIN-standard tight/compact air cylinder with a Ø20mm bore and 15mm stroke, M5×0.8 air ports and a hard-anodized aluminium body. This model is discontinued — the current-production replacement is the ATE20X15SB (ISO 21287 ACE), in the same bore, stroke and force class.
- BoreØ20 mm
- Stroke15 mm
- Port sizeM5×0.8
- Acting typeSingle acting, pull (spring return)
- Rod threadM6×1.0
- StatusDiscontinued → ATE20X15SB
- 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 ATP20X15SB
A single acting pull cylinder with spring return, the ATP20X15SB keeps its rod extended at rest and retracts only when air is applied. At 0.5 MPa it delivers 88.1 N of pull net of the return spring (135.2 N at 0.7 MPa), and it needs at least 0.2 MPa to overcome the spring. The 20 mm bore takes an M5x08 port, the rod is 10 mm with a male thread end, and the 15 mm stroke sits inside the standard range for this bore. This model is discontinued; the current-production replacement is the ATE20X15, which matches the same bore, stroke and force class.
The short ISO 21287 body saves about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, so it slots into tight jigs and guard panels where a full-length body cannot. 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 mounted for end-of-stroke detection. For sizing, plan on roughly 53 N of usable pull at 0.5 MPa, which lifts about 4 kg vertically with a 2:1 margin. A fixed TPU bumper at each end decelerates the rod; on air loss the spring returns it to the extended home position and no mid-stroke position is held.
Airtac ATP Single Acting Port Compact Cylinder ATP20X15SB Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ATP Single Acting Port Compact Cylinder ATP20X15SB |
|---|---|
| Series | ATP DIN compact cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | ATE20X15SB |
| Bore size | Ø20 mm |
| Stroke | 15 mm |
| Acting type | Single acting, pull (spring return) |
| Port size | M5×0.8 |
| Rod thread | M6×1.0 |
| 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 ATE20X15SB (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 (Ø20mm)
| Pressure | Pull force (spring return) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 MPa | 88.1 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 135.2 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 ATP20X15SB
| ATP | DIN compact cylinder (single-acting pull, spring-return, discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 20 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×15 | 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 ATP20X15SB Is Used
Spring-extended clamping of small brackets
On an electronics assembly fixture, the spring holds a 15 mm clamp shoe closed on aluminium brackets; 88.1 N of pull at 0.5 MPa retracts it when the operator loads the next part.
Position-checked slide return
A compact inspection gate uses the fitted -S magnet with a DMSE switch to confirm the slide has spring-returned to its extended home before the vision cycle starts.
Lab sample holder retraction
In a small test rig, air at 0.2-1.0 MPa (28-145 psi) pulls a sample tray back 15 mm against the spring, freeing the station for manual part exchange at up to 500 mm/s.
Replacing the Airtac ATP Single Acting Port Compact Cylinder ATP20X15SB with the ATE20X15SB
Size between bores: the 16 mm bore pulls 53.3 N at 0.5 MPa, while the 25 mm bore reaches 170.9 N, so the 20 mm bore at 88.1 N sits in the middle for light clamping and return tasks. The male rod thread (B code) suits I/Y knuckles, and FA/FB flange, LB foot or CA/CB clevis brackets bolt to the standard face. If you need position sensing, this unit already carries the -S magnet for CMSE / DMSE switches. For new projects, order the ATE20X15 instead and confirm the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before swapping, since the ATP is DIN-standard.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Current-production ACE → ATE20X15SB
- ✓ 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 ATP20X15SB FAQ
It is a single acting pull cylinder: the spring extends the rod and air retracts it. Pull force net of the return spring is 88.1 N at 0.5 MPa and 135.2 N at 0.7 MPa. Minimum working pressure is 0.2 MPa (28 psi), the operating range is 0.2-1.0 MPa (28-145 psi) with 1.5 MPa (215 psi) proof pressure, speed is 50-500 mm/s, and air must be filtered to 40 um. The 20 mm bore uses an M5x0.8 port and the rod end is a male thread.
No - the ATP family is discontinued. The current drop-in is the ATE20X15, an ISO 21287 compact cylinder in the same bore, stroke and force class. Because the ATP is DIN-standard, confirm the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before swapping. The short body saves about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, and FA/FB flange, LB foot and CA/CB clevis brackets are available for the ATE.
Related AirTAC ACE Cylinders
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