This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the ACP series. You can still order this code here: we ship the current replacement ACE12X10SB, 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 ACP12X10SB
The AirTAC ACP Compact Cylinder ACP12X10SB is a double acting DIN-standard tight/compact air cylinder with a Ø12mm bore and 10mm stroke, M5×0.8 air ports and a hard-anodized aluminium body. This model is discontinued — the current-production replacement is the ACE12X10SB (ISO 21287 ACE), in the same bore, stroke and force class.
- BoreØ12 mm
- Stroke10 mm
- Port sizeM5×0.8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM3×0.5
- StatusDiscontinued → ACE12X10SB
- 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 ACP12X10SB
The ACP12X10SB is a double acting DIN-standard compact cylinder with a 12 mm bore and a short 10 mm stroke, driving a 6 mm rod through a male thread (the B code). At 0.5 MPa it pushes 56.5 N and pulls 42.4 N; at 0.7 MPa those rise to 79.2 N and 59.4 N, with a theoretical ceiling of 11.5 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Its hard-anodized aluminium body saves roughly 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, so it slots into micro jigs and light clamping fixtures where a full-length body simply will not fit.
Because this unit carries the -S code, the optional magnet is fitted, so CMSE or DMSE reed and solid-state switches can be mounted directly on the tube for end-of-stroke sensing. Note the ACP line is discontinued: the current-production direct is the ACE12X10 in the same bore, stroke and force class, so confirm ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before you swap.
Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP12X10SB Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP12X10SB |
|---|---|
| Series | ACP DIN compact cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | ACE12X10SB |
| Bore size | Ø12 mm |
| Stroke | 10 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 ACE12X10SB (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 ACE12X10SB 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 ACP12X10SB
| ACP | DIN compact cylinder (double-acting, discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 12 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×10 | 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 ACP12X10SB Is Used
Micro part ejection
Ejects small machined pins or stamped parts off a fixture; 56.5 N push at 0.5 MPa clears parts up to a few grams with a wide margin.
Sensed test-slide actuation
With the fitted -S magnet, CMSE or DMSE switches confirm the 10 mm slide position on a bench-top leak or go/no-go test station.
Light-duty lid clamping
Clamps small enclosure lids or PCB covers in an electronics assembly jig; the short body fits inside the guard where longer cylinders cannot.
Replacing the Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP12X10SB with the ACE12X10SB
For a 10 mm stroke at this force level, compare the 16 mm bore (100.5 N push at 0.5 MPa) if your load creeps above about 34 N, or step down only if you need the smallest possible envelope - the 12 mm bore is already the smallest in the family. The male rod thread (B code) suits I/Y rod knuckles; FA/FB flange, LB foot and CA/CB clevis brackets bolt to the same face. Without air pressure the piston drifts freely, so add a rod lock or pilot check valve if the load must stay put. Order the ACE12X10 as the current replacement and verify ISO 21287 dimensions first.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Current-production ACE → ACE12X10SB
- ✓ 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 ACP12X10SB FAQ
At 0.5 MPa the cylinder pushes 56.5 N and pulls 42.4 N; at 0.7 MPa it pushes 79.2 N and pulls 59.4 N; theoretical maximum is 11.5 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Operating range is 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi), proof 1.5 MPa (215 psi), speed 30-500 mm/s, air filtered to 40 um.
Order the ACE12X10, the current ISO 21287 successor: swap the P for an E and you get the same 12 mm bore, 10 mm stroke and force class. Confirm the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before swapping, since the ACP was built to the older DIN standard. This unit has a male rod thread (B code), a PT port thread and an M5x0.8 air port, with a fixed TPU bumper at both ends and the optional -S magnet fitted for CMSE / DMSE switches.
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