This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the ACP series. You can still order this code here: we ship the current replacement ACE12X30SB, 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 ACP12X30SB
The AirTAC ACP Compact Cylinder ACP12X30SB is a double acting DIN-standard tight/compact air cylinder with a Ø12mm bore and 30mm stroke, M5×0.8 air ports and a hard-anodized aluminium body. This model is discontinued — the current-production replacement is the ACE12X30SB (ISO 21287 ACE), in the same bore, stroke and force class.
- BoreØ12 mm
- Stroke30 mm
- Port sizeM5×0.8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM3×0.5
- StatusDiscontinued → ACE12X30SB
- 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 ACP12X30SB
A double acting DIN-standard compact cylinder, the ACP12X30SB pairs a 12 mm bore with a 30 mm stroke and a male rod thread (the B code). At 0.5 MPa it pushes 56.5 N and pulls 42.4 N, rising to 79.2 N push at 0.7 MPa, with a theoretical ceiling of 11.5 kgf. The short ISO 21287-class body saves roughly 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, so it slots into tight jigs and small fixtures. This model carries the optional -S magnet, so CMSE or DMSE reed and solid-state switches can be fitted for position feedback.
Air supply is 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi), speed runs 30-500 mm/s, and a fixed TPU bumper sits at both ends. Note that this model is discontinued: the current-production direct is the ACE12X30 (swap the P for an E), so confirm ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before ordering.
Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP12X30SB Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP12X30SB |
|---|---|
| Series | ACP DIN compact cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | ACE12X30SB |
| Bore size | Ø12 mm |
| Stroke | 30 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 ACE12X30SB (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 ACE12X30SB 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 ACP12X30SB
| ACP | DIN compact cylinder (double-acting, discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 12 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×30 | 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 ACP12X30SB Is Used
Presence check on an electronics assembly bench
The 30 mm stroke probes whether a PCB or connector is seated, and the fitted -S magnet drives a CMSE switch to confirm extension before the next cycle.
Eject pin in a small fixture
About 34 N of usable force at 0.5 MPa nudges light machined parts off a locating pin inside a compact jig where a full-length body would not fit.
Sample pusher in a lab automation module
The 12 mm bore slides microplate-sized samples between stations at 30-500 mm/s, with the DMSE switch marking the retracted home position.
Replacing the Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP12X30SB with the ACE12X30SB
At 12 mm bore this is the smallest force class: 56.5 N push at 0.5 MPa. If your load needs more, step up to the 16 mm bore (100.5 N push at 0.5 MPa) or the 20 mm bore (157.1 N); if 56.5 N is generous, there is nothing smaller in the family. The 30 mm stroke sits inside the 50 mm maximum standard stroke for this bore. The male rod thread (B) suits I/Y rod knuckles, and the -S magnet on this unit works with CMSE / DMSE switches. Remember a plain cylinder drifts when air is lost - add a rod lock or pilot check valve if the load must stay put. Order the ACE12X30 as the current replacement and verify ISO 21287 mounting dimensions.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Current-production ACE → ACE12X30SB
- ✓ 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 ACP12X30SB FAQ
This 12 mm bore, 30 mm stroke unit delivers 56.5 N push and 42.4 N pull at 0.5 MPa, and 79.2 N push / 59.4 N pull at 0.7 MPa, with a theoretical maximum of 11.5 kgf at 1.0 MPa. The port is M5x0.8, the rod is 6 mm with a male thread, operating pressure is 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi), proof pressure 1.5 MPa (215 psi), speed 30-500 mm/s and temperature -20 to +70 C. It is double acting with a fixed TPU bumper at both ends.
Order the ACE12X30, the ISO 21287 successor made by swapping the P for an E. It matches the same bore, stroke and force class and keeps the short-body format, but because the ACP was built to the DIN standard you should confirm the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before swapping. The ACE family also supports FA/FB flange, LB foot and CA/CB clevis mounting, and the -S magnet option for CMSE / DMSE switches.
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