This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is ACED100X20 — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the ACED100X20 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 ACPD100X20
The AirTAC Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD100X20 is a double acting, double rod DIN-standard tight/compact air cylinder with a Ø100mm bore and 20mm stroke, 1/4" air ports and a hard-anodized aluminium body. This model is discontinued — the current-production replacement is the ACED100X20 (ISO 21287 ACE), in the same bore, stroke and force class.
- BoreØ100 mm
- Stroke20 mm
- Port size1/4"
- Acting typeDouble acting, double rod
- Rod threadM16×1.5
- StatusDiscontinued → ACED100X20
- 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 ACPD100X20
A double acting, double-rod compact cylinder built to the DIN-standard ACP layout, the ACPD100X20 pushes and pulls with identical force because a 25 mm rod exits both covers and both strokes use the rod-side area. At 0.5 MPa it delivers 3681.6 N in each direction, rising to 5154.2 N at 0.7 MPa, with a fixed TPU bumper at each end. The 100 mm bore runs on 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi) filtered air at 30-500 mm/s.
The short ISO 21287-class body saves roughly 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, so it slots into presses, clamping gantries and machine frames where a full-length body will not fit. In practice the 3681.6 N rating translates to about 375 kg of vertical lift at 0.5 MPa; halving that for a 2:1 margin means it comfortably raises parts around 188 kg. Note this model is discontinued: the current-production drop-in is the ACED100X20, so confirm the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before swapping.
Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD100X20 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD100X20 |
|---|---|
| Series | ACPD DIN compact cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | ACED100X20 |
| Bore size | Ø100 mm |
| Stroke | 20 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 ACED100X20 (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 ACPD100X20
| ACPD | DIN compact cylinder (double-rod, discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 100 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×20 | 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 ACPD100X20 Is Used
Bench-top stamping press
The 3681.6 N bidirectional force at 0.5 MPa drives a short-strike marking or riveting head on a 20 mm stroke, with the rear rod guiding a position flag.
Pallet-stacker clamp arm
Equal push and pull from the double rod lets one valve cycle grip and release cartons on a warehouse transfer cart, lifting loads near 188 kg with margin.
CNC bar pusher
The symmetric through-rod ejects finished bar stock from a lathe fixture, and the compact body fits inside the machine guard where a full-length cylinder cannot.
Replacing the Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD100X20 with the ACED100X20
At bore 100 the ACPD100X20 sits at the top of the range: 3681.6 N both ways at 0.5 MPa versus 2356.2 N for an 80 mm bore. If your fixture needs less force, a 63 mm bore gives 1458.1 N at the same pressure. The through-rod resists rotation and light side load, and the rear rod can carry a sensor flag in pick-and-place rigs. Remember the piston drifts when air is lost, so add a rod lock or pilot check for held loads. This model is discontinued; the ACED100X20 is the current ISO 21287 replacement in the same bore, stroke and force class.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Current-production ACE → ACED100X20
- ✓ 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 ACPD100X20 FAQ
Yes. Because a rod exits both covers, both strokes use the rod-side area: 3681.6 N at 0.5 MPa and 5154.2 N at 0.7 MPa, equal push and pull. Peak output at 1.0 MPa is 750.8 kgf. 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.
It is a DIN-standard compact cylinder with a hard-anodized aluminium body, S45C hard-chrome rod, 1/4" ports, female M16x1.5 rod thread and a fixed TPU bumper at each end. The short body saves about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder. The model is discontinued: order the ACED100X20, the current ISO 21287 drop-in, and confirm its mounting dimensions first. Position sensing needs the optional -S magnet code for CMSE / DMSE switches; without -S no magnet is fitted.
Related AirTAC ACE Cylinders
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