This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is ACED100X160S — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the ACED100X160S 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 ACPD100X160S
The AirTAC Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD100X160S 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 ACED100X160S (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 → ACED100X160S
- 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 ACPD100X160S
A double acting, double-rod compact cylinder built to the DIN-standard ACP pattern, the discontinued ACPD100X160S pushes a 25 mm rod out of BOTH covers, so its 3681.6 N output at 0.5 MPa is identical on the extend and retract strokes. The 160 mm stroke sits well inside the 300 mm standard limit for the 100 mm bore, and the 1/4" ports feed air filtered to 40 um across a 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi) working range at 30-500 mm/s. Because the through-rod is guided at both ends, it resists rotation and side load and gives a symmetric mount for clamping from either face.
The short ISO 21287-class body saves roughly 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, which matters in wide gantries and press fixtures where every millimetre of envelope counts. At 0.5 MPa the rod-side thrust of 3681.6 N equates to about 375 kgf, so halving for a 2:1 margin lets this cylinder lift roughly 187 kg vertically. The -S code on this model means the magnet is fitted, so CMSE or DMSE reed and solid-state switches can be clipped on for end-of-stroke signalling, and the fixed TPU bumper at each end absorbs the piston at travel limits. Note that ACPD is discontinued: the current-production drop-in is ACED100X160, and you should confirm the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before swapping.
Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD100X160S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD100X160S |
|---|---|
| Series | ACPD DIN compact cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | ACED100X160S |
| 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 ACED100X160S (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 ACPD100X160S
| 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 ACPD100X160S Is Used
Two-sided press fixture
The through-rod lets a stamping die or forming anvil be driven from the front face while the rear rod carries a workpiece stop or sensor flag, with 3681.6 N available in whichever direction the tooling needs it.
Pallet transfer gantry
In a warehouse transfer station, the symmetric double-rod mount keeps the pusher plate square under side load while sliding pallets of about 180 kg across a roller conveyor at 30-500 mm/s.
CNC bar-push station
On a lathe automation cell, the rear rod ejects finished bar stock while the front rod retracts the gripper, and the fitted magnet with a DMSE switch confirms both end positions for the PLC sequence.
Replacing the Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD100X160S with the ACED100X160S
At 3681.6 N per direction at 0.5 MPa, the 100 mm bore is the top of the ACPD range; step down to the 80 mm bore (2356.2 N) for lighter press or clamp duties, or stay here when a 100 mm-class force is needed in both directions. Since a plain double-rod cylinder drifts when air is lost, add a rod lock or pilot check valve if the load must stay put. This unit already carries the optional -S magnet for CMSE / DMSE switches, and FA/FB flange or LB foot mounts bolt to the standard face. For new projects, order the ACED100X160 instead - same bore, stroke and force class - and verify the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions first.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Current-production ACE → ACED100X160S
- ✓ 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 ACPD100X160S FAQ
Yes - because a rod exits both covers, both strokes work on the rod-side area. At 0.5 MPa the output is 3681.6 N in each direction, rising to 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) and proof pressure is 1.5 MPa (215 psi).
AirTAC no longer produces the ACPD family. The current-production replacement is the ACED100X160, which swaps the P for an E and matches the same 100 mm bore, 160 mm stroke and force class in the ISO 21287 short-body format. Before swapping, confirm the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions against your fixture, since the ACP was built to a DIN-standard footprint. This model's fitted -S magnet carries over as an option on the ACED for CMSE / DMSE switches.
Related AirTAC ACE Cylinders
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