This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the ACP series. You can still order this code here: we ship the current replacement ACE12X100S, 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 ACP12X100S
The AirTAC ACP Compact Cylinder ACP12X100S 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 ACE12X100S (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 → ACE12X100S
- 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 ACP12X100S
A double acting compact cylinder built to the DIN-standard short-body format, the ACP12X100S pairs a 12 mm bore with a 100 mm stroke and a 6 mm hard-chrome S45C rod on a hard-anodized aluminium body. Push force is 56.5 N and pull 42.4 N at 0.5 MPa, rising to 79.2 N at 0.7 MPa, with a theoretical peak of 11.5 kgf. Because the short body saves roughly 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, it slots into slim fixtures where a full-length body simply will not fit.
The 100 mm stroke is longer than the 50 mm standard limit for this bore, so it is a made-to-order build - plan the lead time accordingly. The -S code on this unit means the magnet is fitted, so CMSE / DMSE switches can be added. Note the model is discontinued: the current-production successor is the ACE12X100, so confirm ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before swapping.
Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP12X100S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP12X100S |
|---|---|
| Series | ACP DIN compact cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | ACE12X100S |
| 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 ACE12X100S (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 ACE12X100S 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 ACP12X100S
| 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 ACP12X100S Is Used
Presence check on small parts
The fitted -S magnet with a CMSE switch confirms a 6 mm rod has fully extended when a small plastic fitting reaches a nest on an assembly bench.
Light-duty lid press
About 33.9 N of usable push at 0.5 MPa is enough to snap a battery cover into a test jig, and the short body fits inside the guard housing.
Lab sample ejector
A 100 mm stroke pushes sample vials out of a rack one at a time, with a DMSE switch confirming retraction before the next cycle starts.
Replacing the Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP12X100S with the ACE12X100S
At 56.5 N push at 0.5 MPa this 12 mm bore suits light clamping and sensing tasks; step up to the 16 mm bore (100.5 N) for roughly double the effort, or drop to a smaller frame only if space is tighter than the force demand. The 100 mm stroke is non-standard for bore 12 (50 mm max standard), so it is made to order. The fitted -S magnet accepts CMSE / DMSE switches for end-of-stroke detection. A plain unit of this size drifts when air is lost, so add a rod lock or pilot check valve if the load must stay put. Order the ACE12X100 as the current replacement and verify ISO 21287 mounting dimensions.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Current-production ACE → ACE12X100S
- ✓ 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 ACP12X100S 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. The theoretical maximum at 1.0 MPa is 11.5 kgf. Operating pressure is 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi) with proof pressure 1.5 MPa (215 psi), speed 30-500 mm/s, and the port is M5x0.8. The 100 mm stroke exceeds the 50 mm standard limit for bore 12, so it is a made-to-order build.
The DIN-standard compact body saves about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, so it fits slim jigs and gantries. A fixed TPU bumper decelerates the piston at each end. This model is discontinued; the current direct is the ACE12X100 in the same bore, stroke and force class - confirm the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before swapping.
Related AirTAC ACE Cylinders
Request a Quote for the ACE12X100S
Send us the quantity and destination. We confirm price, stock and lead time on the ACE12X100S replacement — usually within 7-8 hours.