This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is ACED100X160B — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the ACED100X160B 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 ACPD100X160B
The AirTAC Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD100X160B 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 ACED100X160B (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 → ACED100X160B
- 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 ACPD100X160B
A double acting compact cylinder with a rod leaving both covers, the discontinued ACPD100X160B delivers an equal 3681.6 N in each direction at 0.5 MPa (5154.2 N at 0.7 MPa) because both strokes work on the rod-side area of the 100 mm bore. The 25 mm through-rod resists rotation and side load, gives a symmetric mount, and lets the rear rod carry a sensor flag, while fixed TPU bumpers decelerate the piston at each end. Speed range is 30-500 mm/s over 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi) of clean, 40 um filtered air.
The hard-anodized aluminium body follows the ISO 21287 short format, cutting roughly 50% off 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 reach. For sizing, treat about 2209 N (roughly 220 kgf) as the usable push at 0.5 MPa, which corresponds to lifting about 187 kg vertically with a 2:1 margin. Note 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 ACPD100X160B Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD100X160B |
|---|---|
| Series | ACPD DIN compact cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | ACED100X160B |
| 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 ACED100X160B (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 ACPD100X160B
| 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 ACPD100X160B Is Used
Heavy stamping die clamping
The equal 3681.6 N push and pull at 0.5 MPa clamps and releases large stamping fixtures in machine shops, with the 160 mm stroke clearing thick die plates.
Pallet transfer lifters
With about 187 kg of vertical lift capacity at a 2:1 margin, the through-rod raises and lowers pallet-handling platens on packaging lines symmetrically.
Two-sided gate actuation
A rod on each cover lets one cylinder push a sliding guard or gate shut and pull it open with identical 5154.2 N force at 0.7 MPa, simplifying plumbing.
Replacing the Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD100X160B with the ACED100X160B
At bore 100 the 3681.6 N bidirectional output at 0.5 MPa suits heavy clamping and lifting; if the job needs only about 1458 N, step down to bore 63, and for higher thrust up to about 480 kgf at 1.0 MPa nothing in the range exceeds this bore. The piston drifts when air is lost, so add a rod lock or pilot check for held loads. FA/FB flange, LB foot, CA/CB clevis, CR, SDB pivot and FTC brackets bolt to the ISO 21287 face; this B version has a male rod thread and PT ports, and the optional -S magnet enables CMSE / DMSE switches. Order the ACED100X160 as the current replacement.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Current-production ACE → ACED100X160B
- ✓ 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 ACPD100X160B FAQ
It is a double-rod cylinder, so output is equal both ways: 3681.6 N at 0.5 MPa and 5154.2 N at 0.7 MPa, both on the rod-side area of the 100 mm bore. At the full 1.0 MPa rating the force reaches about 750.8 kgf. Operating pressure is 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi) with 1.5 MPa (215 psi) proof pressure, and speed runs 30-500 mm/s.
This model is discontinued; the current-production successor is the ACED100X160 (swap the P for an E), which matches the same 100 mm bore, 160 mm stroke and force class in the ISO 21287 short body. Confirm the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before swapping, since the ACP was built to a DIN standard. FA/FB flanges, LB feet, CA/CB clevises, CR, SDB and FTC brackets fit the face, and the optional -S magnet pairs with CMSE / DMSE switches.
Related AirTAC ACE Cylinders
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