This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is ACED100X120 — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the ACED100X120 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 ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD100X120
The AirTAC Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD100X120 is a double acting, double rod DIN-standard tight/compact air cylinder with a Ø100mm bore and 120mm stroke, 1/4" air ports and a hard-anodized aluminium body. This model is discontinued — the current-production replacement is the ACED100X120 (ISO 21287 ACE), in the same bore, stroke and force class.
- BoreØ100 mm
- Stroke120 mm
- Port size1/4"
- Acting typeDouble acting, double rod
- Rod threadM16×1.5
- StatusDiscontinued → ACED100X120
- 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 ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD100X120
A double acting, double-rod compact cylinder, the discontinued ACPD100X120 pushes and pulls with identical force because a 25 mm rod exits both covers and both strokes work on the rod-side area. At 0.5 MPa it delivers 3681.6 N in each direction, rising to 5154.2 N at 0.7 MPa, with a fixed TPU bumper at each end. The 120 mm stroke sits well inside the 300 mm maximum standard stroke for this bore.
The short ISO 21287-class body saves about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, which is why this force class fits heavy clamping stations and gantry presses with tight envelopes. In practice, plan on roughly 2209 N of usable work at 0.5 MPa (about 60% of the rating), which corresponds to lifting about 112 kg vertically with a 2:1 margin. Note this model is discontinued: the current-production drop-in is the ACED100X120, so confirm ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before swapping.
Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD100X120 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD100X120 |
|---|---|
| Series | ACPD DIN compact cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | ACED100X120 |
| Bore size | Ø100 mm |
| Stroke | 120 mm |
| Acting type | Double acting, double rod |
| Port size | 1/4" |
| Rod thread | M16×1.5 |
| 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 300 mm |
Specifications follow the official AirTAC ACP datasheet (now discontinued). The ACED100X120 (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 (Ø100mm)
| Pressure | Force (both ways) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 MPa | 3682 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 5154 N |
| Max (@1.0 MPa) | 751 kgf |
Double-rod: a rod exits both covers, so output force is equal in both directions (rod-side area used).
Model Code: Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD100X120
| ACPD | DIN compact cylinder (double-rod, discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 100 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×120 | 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 ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD100X120 Is Used
Heavy press-fit station
The 3681.6 N symmetric output at 0.5 MPa suits pressing bearings or bushings into housings on an automotive assembly line, where the equal pull stroke ejects the finished part.
Reciprocating conveyor gate
A rod on each end lets one cylinder push pallets forward on the front stroke and return a stop flag on the rear rod, keeping the fixture symmetric inside a short frame.
Lift-and-lower fixture clamp
With about 112 kg of vertical lift capacity at a 2:1 margin, the 120 mm stroke raises and lowers a heavy welding jig clamp plate inside a compact gantry.
Replacing the Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD100X120 with the ACED100X120
At 100 mm bore this is the largest cylinder in the ACPD family, so if 3681.6 N per side at 0.5 MPa is more than the job needs, the bore 80 version gives 2356.2 N in the same compact format. Remember that a plain double-rod cylinder drifts when air is lost, so add a rod lock or pilot check valve for held loads. The through-rod resists rotation and side load and lets the rear rod carry a sensor flag, and FA/FB flange or LB foot mounts bolt to the standard face. This unit has no magnet; order the -S code if CMSE / DMSE switches are planned. For new projects specify the ACED100X120, the current replacement in the same bore, stroke and force class.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Current-production ACE → ACED100X120
- ✓ Same bore / stroke / force class
- ✓ Confirm ISO 21287 mounting dimensions
- ✓ Port/thread type (PT / G)
- ✓ Add -S for magnet if you need sensors
Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD100X120 FAQ
Because it is a double-rod cylinder, force is equal both ways: 3681.6 N at 0.5 MPa and 5154.2 N at 0.7 MPa on every stroke, using the rod-side area. The maximum rating is 750.8 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Operating pressure is 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi) with 1.5 MPa (215 psi) proof pressure, speed 30-500 mm/s, and the 120 mm stroke is within the 300 mm standard maximum for bore 100.
Order the ACED100X120, the current ISO 21287 replacement made by swapping the P for an E. It matches the same 100 mm bore, 120 mm stroke and force class, but since the ACP was built to a DIN standard, confirm the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions against your fixture before swapping. Also note the magnet is only fitted when the -S code is ordered; without it no CMSE / DMSE switch can be mounted.
Related AirTAC ACE Cylinders
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