This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is ACED100X120SB — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the ACED100X120SB 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 ACPD100X120SB
The AirTAC Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD100X120SB 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 ACED100X120SB (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 → ACED100X120SB
- 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 ACPD100X120SB
A double acting compact cylinder with a rod leaving both covers, the ACPD100X120SB pushes and pulls with identical force: 3681.6 N at 0.5 MPa and 5154.2 N at 0.7 MPa in either direction, since both strokes work on the rod-side area of the 100 mm bore. The 25 mm through-rod resists rotation and side load and gives a symmetric mount, while the rear rod can carry a sensor flag on a pick-and-place gantry. Note this model is DISCONTINUED; the current-production drop-in is the ISO 21287 ACED100X120, same bore, stroke and force class.
The short ISO 21287-class body saves about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, so it slots into tight press fixtures and machine guards. The hard-anodized aluminium body carries a S45C hard-chrome rod, fixed TPU bumpers at both ends, a 1/4" PT port and the -S magnet, so CMSE or DMSE switches can be clipped on for end-of-stroke signalling. At 0.5 MPa plan on roughly 2208 N of usable thrust, which lifts about 225 kg vertically - halve that for a 2:1 margin on a real part. Running window is 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi) at 30-500 mm/s.
Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD100X120SB Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD100X120SB |
|---|---|
| Series | ACPD DIN compact cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | ACED100X120SB |
| 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 ACED100X120SB (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 ACPD100X120SB
| 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 ACPD100X120SB Is Used
Symmetric press fixture
The equal 3681.6 N push and pull at 0.5 MPa suits a stamping or riveting fixture that must clamp from both sides of a 120 mm stroke window.
Reciprocating conveyor pusher
A rod on each cover lets the rear rod carry a flag for DMSE switches while the front rod pushes cartons across a packaging line transfer table.
Vertical lift-and-lower station
With about 225 kg vertical lift equivalent at 0.5 MPa, the through-rod handles a balanced lift frame; add a pilot check valve because the piston drifts on air loss.
Replacing the Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD100X120SB with the ACED100X120SB
If 3681.6 N at 0.5 MPa is more than the job needs, the ACPD63 delivers 1458.1 N in the same double-rod format; if you need more, there is no larger ACPD bore, so step to a larger ACE series cylinder. Stroke 120 mm sits inside the 300 mm maximum standard stroke for bore 100, so no made-to-order build is required. Remember a plain double-rod cylinder drifts when air is lost - add a rod lock or pilot check valve for a held load. This unit is discontinued; order the ACED100X120 instead and confirm the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before swapping, since the ACP follows the DIN standard.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Current-production ACE → ACED100X120SB
- ✓ 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 ACPD100X120SB FAQ
Because a rod exits both covers, force is equal in both directions: 3681.6 N at 0.5 MPa and 5154.2 N at 0.7 MPa, both ways, with a maximum of 750.8 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Operating pressure is 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi), proof pressure 1.5 MPa (215 psi), speed 30-500 mm/s, and the 120 mm stroke is within the 300 mm standard limit for bore 100.
No - the ACPD family is discontinued. The current-production replacement is the ACED100X120 (swap the P for an E), an ISO 21287 compact cylinder in the same bore, stroke and force class. Confirm the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before swapping, because the ACP was built to the DIN standard. The -S magnet on this code accepts CMSE / DMSE switches, and the fixed TPU bumper only decelerates the piston at each end.
Related AirTAC ACE Cylinders
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