This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is ACED100X160 — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the ACED100X160 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 ACPD100X160
The AirTAC Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD100X160 is a double acting, double rod DIN-standard tight/compact air cylinder with a Ø100mm bore and 160mm stroke, 1/4" air ports and a hard-anodized aluminium body. This model is discontinued — the current-production replacement is the ACED100X160 (ISO 21287 ACE), in the same bore, stroke and force class.
- BoreØ100 mm
- Stroke160 mm
- Port size1/4"
- Acting typeDouble acting, double rod
- Rod threadM16×1.5
- StatusDiscontinued → ACED100X160
- 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 ACPD100X160
A double acting compact cylinder with a rod leaving both covers, the ACPD100X160 delivers the same 3681.6 N at 0.5 MPa (5154.2 N at 0.7 MPa) on every stroke, because both sides work on the rod-side area of the 100 mm piston. The 25 mm through-rod resists rotation and side load, gives a symmetric mounting point at each end, and the rear rod can carry a sensor flag. A fixed TPU bumper sits at both covers, and speed spans 30-500 mm/s.
The hard-anodized aluminium body follows the ISO 21287 short format, saving about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, so it slots into presses, gantries and fixture plates where a full-length body will not fit. In practice, plan on roughly 2209 N of real work at 0.5 MPa (about 60% of rating), which lifts about 112 kg vertically with a 2:1 margin. Note the magnet is not fitted on this code; order the optional -S version if you need CMSE / DMSE switches. This model is discontinued - the current-production drop-in is the ACED100X160, so confirm ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before swapping.
Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD100X160 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD100X160 |
|---|---|
| Series | ACPD DIN compact cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | ACED100X160 |
| Bore size | Ø100 mm |
| Stroke | 160 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 ACED100X160 (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 ACPD100X160
| ACPD | DIN compact cylinder (double-rod, discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 100 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×160 | 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 ACPD100X160 Is Used
Baling and compacting station
The 3681.6 N symmetric force at 0.5 MPa lets a scrap or packaging compactor push and retract with identical power, and the 160 mm stroke covers a shallow compaction box.
Reciprocating conveyor diverter
A rod on each cover lets the through-rod carry a pusher pad on one side and a position flag on the other, moving pallets between lanes at 30-500 mm/s.
Press-fit fixture for bushings
With about 2209 N of usable work at 0.5 MPa, the cylinder seats automotive bushings in housing bores, and the 25 mm rod handles the side load of an off-center part.
Replacing the Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD100X160 with the ACED100X160
At 100 mm bore this is the top of the ACPD range, so there is no larger standard bore; if 3681.6 N at 0.5 MPa is more than the job needs, the 80 mm bore gives 2356.2 N in the same short-body family. Remember the piston drifts when air is lost - add a rod lock or pilot check if the load must stay put. FA/FB flange or LB foot mounts bolt to the ISO 21287 face, and the optional -S magnet enables CMSE / DMSE switches. Order the ACED100X160 instead, since this ACPD version is discontinued.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Current-production ACE → ACED100X160
- ✓ 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 ACPD100X160 FAQ
Yes - the double-rod design means both strokes use the rod-side area, so force is equal both ways: 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. Operating pressure is 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi), proof pressure 1.5 MPa (215 psi), and the 1/4" port serves the 100 mm bore.
Order the ACED100X160: swap the P for an E and you get the current-production ISO 21287 compact cylinder in the same 100 mm bore, 160 mm stroke and force class. The ACP is DIN-standard, so confirm the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions against your fixture before swapping. If you need position sensing, the -S magnet code with CMSE / DMSE switches is ordered as an option, not a default.
Related AirTAC ACE Cylinders
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