This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the ACP series. You can still order this code here: we ship the current replacement ACE12X100, the same code under the new prefix. 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 ACP Compact Cylinder ACP12X100
The AirTAC ACP Compact Cylinder ACP12X100 is a double acting DIN-standard tight/compact air cylinder with a Ø12mm bore and 100mm stroke, M5×0.8 air ports and a hard-anodized aluminium body. This model is discontinued — the current-production replacement is the ACE12X100 (ISO 21287 ACE), in the same bore, stroke and force class.
- BoreØ12 mm
- Stroke100 mm
- Port sizeM5×0.8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM3×0.5
- StatusDiscontinued → ACE12X100
- 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 ACP Compact Cylinder ACP12X100
A double acting compact cylinder in the DIN-standard ACP series, the ACP12X100 pairs a 12 mm bore with a 100 mm stroke and delivers 56.5 N push and 42.4 N pull at 0.5 MPa (79.2 N / 59.4 N at 0.7 MPa). Its hard-anodized aluminium body with an S45C hard-chrome rod keeps the short ISO 21287-class footprint, saving roughly 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder - useful in slim jigs and guarded assemblies.
Note that the 100 mm stroke is beyond the 50 mm standard maximum for bore 12, so it is a made-to-order build. A fixed TPU bumper sits at both ends, and the rod ends in a female M3x0.5 thread. This model is discontinued; the current-production replacement is the ACE12X100 - confirm ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before swapping.
Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP12X100 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP12X100 |
|---|---|
| Series | ACP DIN compact cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | ACE12X100 |
| Bore size | Ø12 mm |
| Stroke | 100 mm |
| Acting type | Double acting |
| Port size | M5×0.8 |
| Rod thread | M3×0.5 |
| Fluid | Air (filtered by 40µm element) |
|---|---|
| Operating pressure | 0.15 – 1.0 MPa |
| Proof pressure | 1.5 MPa |
| Temperature | -20 to +70 °C |
| Speed range | 30 – 500 mm/s |
| Cushion | Fixed bumper (both ends) |
| Max standard stroke | Up to 50 mm |
Specifications follow the official AirTAC ACP datasheet (now discontinued). The ACE12X100 (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 | Push force | Pull force |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 MPa | 57 N | 42 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 79 N | 59 N |
| Max (@1.0 MPa) | 12 kgf | |
The ACE12X100 produces the same force from the same bore. Actual usable force is lower than theoretical; size with a margin.
Model Code: Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP12X100
| ACP | DIN compact cylinder (double-acting, discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 12 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×100 | 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 (double rod, adjustable stroke).
Where the Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP12X100 Is Used
Small-part ejection from plastic molds
The 56.5 N push at 0.5 MPa is enough to strip lightweight molded caps or connectors off shallow cores, and the 100 mm reach clears tall cavities in tight mold space.
Pick-and-place gating on benchtop automation
With the optional -S magnet and CMSE switches, the rod position can be flagged at both ends of the 100 mm travel in compact lab or electronics handling stations.
Light hold-down in PCB test fixtures
About 34 N of practical force at 0.5 MPa presses small boards onto test pins inside narrow fixture frames where a full-length cylinder cannot fit.
Replacing the Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP12X100 with the ACE12X100
At 56.5 N push at 0.5 MPa, this bore suits light clamping and small part ejection; step up to bore 16 (100.5 N) or 20 (157.1 N) if the load grows, or drop to the smallest class only for positioning tasks. The 100 mm stroke is non-standard for bore 12 and is built to order. If you need position sensing, order the -S code to enable the optional magnet for CMSE / DMSE switches - without -S there is no magnet. For a load that must hold when air is lost, add a rod lock or pilot check valve. Replacement: ACE12X100.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Current-production ACE → ACE12X100
- ✓ Same bore / stroke / force class
- ✓ Confirm ISO 21287 mounting dimensions
- ✓ Port/thread type (PT / G)
- ✓ Add -S for magnet if you need sensors
Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP12X100 FAQ
Push is 56.5 N and pull 42.4 N at 0.5 MPa; at 0.7 MPa push rises to 79.2 N and pull to 59.4 N, with a theoretical maximum of 11.5 kgf at 1.0 MPa. It is double acting, runs on air filtered to 40 um at 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi), proof pressure 1.5 MPa (215 psi), temperature -20 to +70 C, speed 30-500 mm/s, with a 6 mm rod, female M3x0.5 rod thread and M5x0.8 ports.
Bore 12 has a 50 mm maximum standard stroke, so 100 mm is a made-to-order build with longer lead time. The ACP12X100 itself is discontinued; the current direct is the ACE12X100 in the same bore, stroke and force class. Confirm the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before swapping, since the ACP follows the older DIN-standard footprint.
Request a Quote for the ACE12X100
Send us the quantity and destination. We confirm price, stock and lead time on the ACE12X100 replacement — usually within 7-8 hours.