This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is ACED100X250 — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the ACED100X250 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 ACPD100X250
The AirTAC Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD100X250 is a double acting, double rod DIN-standard tight/compact air cylinder with a Ø100mm bore and 250mm stroke, 1/4" air ports and a hard-anodized aluminium body. This model is discontinued — the current-production replacement is the ACED100X250 (ISO 21287 ACE), in the same bore, stroke and force class.
- BoreØ100 mm
- Stroke250 mm
- Port size1/4"
- Acting typeDouble acting, double rod
- Rod threadM16×1.5
- StatusDiscontinued → ACED100X250
- 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 ACPD100X250
This is a double acting, double-rod compact cylinder built to the DIN-standard ACPD format: a 100 mm bore with a 25 mm rod leaving BOTH covers, so the through-rod pushes and pulls with equal force of 3681.6 N at 0.5 MPa (5154.2 N at 0.7 MPa) in each direction. The short ISO 21287-class body saves about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, which is why it suits heavy gantries, clamping bridges and press fixtures where a full-length body will not fit. Note: this model is discontinued; the current-production replacement is the ACED100X250.
The back-end rod is a working surface too: it resists rotation and side load, gives a symmetric mount, and can carry a sensor flag or a second tooling plate. Fixed TPU bumpers sit at both ends and the cylinder runs 30-500 mm/s on air filtered to 40 um at 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi). For planning, treat roughly 2209 N (about 225 kg of thrust) as the realistic working force at 0.5 MPa, and expect it to lift about 187 kg vertically with a 2:1 margin. The magnet is the optional -S code; without it no CMSE / DMSE switch can be fitted.
Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD100X250 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD100X250 |
|---|---|
| Series | ACPD DIN compact cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | ACED100X250 |
| Bore size | Ø100 mm |
| Stroke | 250 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 ACED100X250 (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 ACPD100X250
| ACPD | DIN compact cylinder (double-rod, discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 100 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×250 | 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 ACPD100X250 Is Used
Clamping bridge on a machining fixture
The 3681.6 N through-rod clamps a steel casting from both sides of the fixture, and the short body fits under the bridge where a full-length profile cylinder cannot.
Vertical lift in a palletising gantry
With a 2:1 margin the rod-side force lifts about 187 kg of palletised goods over the 250 mm stroke, and the rear rod keeps the tooling plate square.
Press-assist station on an assembly line
Equal push and pull of 5154.2 N at 0.7 MPa seats bearings on the forward stroke and retracts the tool on the return, with TPU bumpers decelerating both ends.
Replacing the Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD100X250 with the ACED100X250
At 100 mm bore this is the top of the ACPD range: 3681.6 N at 0.5 MPa both ways, against 2356.2 N for the 80 mm bore below it. If your load needs position holding when air is lost, add a rod lock or pilot check valve - a plain double-rod cylinder will drift. FA/FB flange and LB foot mountings bolt to the standard face. Order the -S code if you need CMSE / DMSE switches. Since ACPD is discontinued, spec the ACED100X250 as the drop-in successor and confirm the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before swapping.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Current-production ACE → ACED100X250
- ✓ 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 ACPD100X250 FAQ
Because a rod exits both covers, force is equal in both directions: 3681.6 N at 0.5 MPa and 5154.2 N at 0.7 MPa, peaking at 750.8 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Operating range is 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi) with proof pressure of 1.5 MPa (215 psi), speed 30-500 mm/s, and a 1/4" port on the 100 mm bore.
Order the ACED100X250, the current-production ISO 21287 successor: swap the P for an E and you get the same 100 mm bore, 250 mm stroke and force class in a matching short body. Confirm the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions against your fixture before the swap, and remember the position sensor magnet on either model is the optional -S code for CMSE / DMSE switches.
Related AirTAC ACE Cylinders
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