This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is ACED100X250SB — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the ACED100X250SB 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 ACPD100X250SB
The AirTAC Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD100X250SB 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 ACED100X250SB (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 → ACED100X250SB
- 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 ACPD100X250SB
A double acting, double-rod compact cylinder built to the DIN-standard ACP layout, the ACPD100X250SB pushes a 25 mm rod out of both covers, so the output force is identical in each direction: 3681.6 N at 0.5 MPa and 5154.2 N at 0.7 MPa, both ways. Its hard-anodized aluminium body is an ISO 21287 short-body design that saves roughly 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, which is why it suits wide gantries and press fixtures where a full-length body will not fit. This model carries the optional -S magnet, so CMSE or DMSE reed and solid-state switches can be mounted directly on the body.
The through-rod resists rotation and side load and gives a symmetric mounting face, and the rear rod can carry a sensor flag or a second tool. Fixed TPU bumpers sit at both ends, speed spans 30-500 mm/s, and the male B-code rod thread suits knuckle and clevis fittings. In practice, plan on about 2209 N of usable push at 0.5 MPa, which lifts roughly 112 kg vertically with a 2:1 margin. Note that this model is discontinued: the current-production drop-in is the ACED100X250, so confirm ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before swapping.
Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD100X250SB Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD100X250SB |
|---|---|
| Series | ACPD DIN compact cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | ACED100X250SB |
| 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 ACED100X250SB (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 ACPD100X250SB
| 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 ACPD100X250SB Is Used
Gantry press stations
The 3681.6 N bidirectional force at 0.5 MPa drives a 250 mm stroke press or staking head on a wide gantry, with the short ISO 21287 body keeping the Z-axis stack low.
Reciprocating conveyor pushers
A rod on each cover lets one cylinder push product forward and return a gate with equal 3681.6 N force, while the through-rod resists the side load of off-center cartons.
Position-flagged lift tables
The -S magnet feeds CMSE or DMSE switches for end-of-stroke confirmation on a 250 mm lift stroke, and the rear rod can carry a second flag for mid-travel sensing.
Replacing the Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD100X250SB with the ACED100X250SB
At 100 mm bore this is the top of the ACPD range: 3681.6 N per direction at 0.5 MPa against 2356.2 N for the 80 mm bore, so step down to 80 if the load allows a smaller envelope. If you need position holding when air is lost, add a rod lock or pilot check valve, because a plain double-rod cylinder will drift. Mounting options include FA/FB flange and LB foot on the ISO 21287 face, and the male rod thread takes I/Y knuckles directly. Since ACPD is discontinued, order the ACED100X250 as the current equivalent and verify the mounting dimensions against your fixture.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Current-production ACE → ACED100X250SB
- ✓ 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 ACPD100X250SB FAQ
Because it is a double-rod cylinder, output is equal both ways: 3681.6 N at 0.5 MPa and 5154.2 N at 0.7 MPa per direction, peaking at about 750.8 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Operating pressure is 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi) with 1.5 MPa (215 psi) proof, speed 30-500 mm/s, bore 100 mm, rod 25 mm, port 1/4" PT, and the maximum standard stroke for this bore is 300 mm.
No - the ACPD family is discontinued. The current-production replacement is the ACED100X250, which swaps the P for an E and matches the same 100 mm bore, 250 mm stroke and force class in the ISO 21287 short-body format. Confirm the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions against your fixture before swapping, since the ACP was built to a DIN-standard layout.
Related AirTAC ACE Cylinders
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