This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is ACED100X15 — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the ACED100X15 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 ACPD100X15
The AirTAC Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD100X15 is a double acting, double rod DIN-standard tight/compact air cylinder with a Ø100mm bore and 15mm stroke, 1/4" air ports and a hard-anodized aluminium body. This model is discontinued — the current-production replacement is the ACED100X15 (ISO 21287 ACE), in the same bore, stroke and force class.
- BoreØ100 mm
- Stroke15 mm
- Port size1/4"
- Acting typeDouble acting, double rod
- Rod threadM16×1.5
- StatusDiscontinued → ACED100X15
- 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 ACPD100X15
A double acting compact cylinder with a through piston rod, the ACPD100X15 pushes a 100 mm bore over a short 15 mm stroke and delivers 3681.6 N at 0.5 MPa in BOTH directions, because each side of the piston sees the same rod-side area. With 5154.2 N available at 0.7 MPa and up to 750.8 kgf at 1.0 MPa, this is the largest bore in the family, running on 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi) air at 30-500 mm/s. The 25 mm hard-chrome S45C rod exits both covers, so the rear rod can carry a sensor flag or a second tool while the through-rod resists rotation and side load.
The short ISO 21287-class body saves about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, which is why this size fits heavy clamping stations and press fixtures where a full-length body will not go. A fixed TPU bumper at each end decelerates the piston; it never locks or holds a load, so a held position needs a rod lock or pilot check. Note: this model is DISCONTINUED - the current-production drop-in is the ACED100X15 (same bore, stroke and force class); confirm the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before swapping. In practice, plan on roughly 2209 N of usable push at 0.5 MPa, which lifts about 187 kg vertically with a 2:1 margin.
Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD100X15 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD100X15 |
|---|---|
| Series | ACPD DIN compact cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | ACED100X15 |
| Bore size | Ø100 mm |
| Stroke | 15 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 ACED100X15 (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 ACPD100X15
| ACPD | DIN compact cylinder (double-rod, discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 100 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×15 | 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 ACPD100X15 Is Used
Heavy press fixture clamping
The 3681.6 N both-ways force clamps steel weldments in automotive fixture bases, and the 15 mm stroke keeps the clamp arm inside a tight die space.
Machine tool positioning stop
The rear rod on the through-rod carries a flag for a CMSE switch (with the -S magnet option) to confirm the stop is seated on a CNC line.
Pallet gate actuation
Equal 3681.6 N push and pull at 0.5 MPa extends and retracts a heavy gate arm on a warehouse conveyor without a return spring.
Replacing the Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD100X15 with the ACED100X15
At 3681.6 N per side at 0.5 MPa, the 100 mm bore is the top of the range; step down to the 80 mm bore (2356.2 N) for lighter press work or stay here for heavy fixture clamping. The 15 mm stroke suits short-throw clamps and positioning stops, and longer strokes up to 300 mm are standard for this bore. The female M16x1.5 rod thread on both ends accepts standard rod knuckles; FA/FB flange or LB foot mounting bolts to the ISO 21287 face. This code has no magnet - order the -S version if you need CMSE / DMSE switches. Since the ACPD is discontinued, specify the ACED100X15 as the current replacement.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Current-production ACE → ACED100X15
- ✓ 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 ACPD100X15 FAQ
It is a double-rod cylinder, so force is equal in both directions: 3681.6 N at 0.5 MPa and 5154.2 N at 0.7 MPa, with a maximum of 750.8 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Both strokes use the rod-side area because a 25 mm rod exits each cover. Operating range is 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi), proof pressure 1.5 MPa (215 psi), speed 30-500 mm/s, temperature -20 to +70 C, air filtered to 40 um.
Order the ACED100X15, the current-production ISO 21287 successor: swap the P for an E and you get the same 100 mm bore, 15 mm stroke and force class in a short compact body. The ACP is DIN-standard, so confirm the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before swapping. Also note this code has no magnet; the -S option is what enables CMSE / DMSE switches.
Related AirTAC ACE Cylinders
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