This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is ACED100X40SB — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the ACED100X40SB 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 ACPD100X40SB
The AirTAC Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD100X40SB is a double acting, double rod DIN-standard tight/compact air cylinder with a Ø100mm bore and 40mm stroke, 1/4" air ports and a hard-anodized aluminium body. This model is discontinued — the current-production replacement is the ACED100X40SB (ISO 21287 ACE), in the same bore, stroke and force class.
- BoreØ100 mm
- Stroke40 mm
- Port size1/4"
- Acting typeDouble acting, double rod
- Rod threadM16×1.5
- StatusDiscontinued → ACED100X40SB
- 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 ACPD100X40SB
Double acting with a rod leaving both covers, the ACPD100X40SB is a discontinued DIN-standard compact cylinder in the 100 mm bore class. Because each stroke works on the rod-side area, output is identical in both directions: 3681.6 N at 0.5 MPa and 5154.2 N at 0.7 MPa. The through-rod resists rotation and side load, and the back-end rod is a handy place to carry a sensor flag. This unit carries the optional -S magnet, so CMSE or DMSE reed and solid-state switches can be mounted directly.
The short ISO 21287-class body saves roughly 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, which is why it fits tight press fixtures and gantries. A fixed TPU bumper sits at both ends, the hard-anodized aluminium body carries 1/4" ports, and the male-threaded 25 mm rod (the B code) bolts to standard I/Y knuckles. In practice, plan on about 2209 N of usable push at 0.5 MPa, which lifts roughly 188 kg vertically with a 2:1 margin. This model is discontinued; the current-production drop-in is ACED100X40, so confirm ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before swapping.
Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD100X40SB Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD100X40SB |
|---|---|
| Series | ACPD DIN compact cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | ACED100X40SB |
| Bore size | Ø100 mm |
| Stroke | 40 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 ACED100X40SB (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 ACPD100X40SB
| ACPD | DIN compact cylinder (double-rod, discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 100 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×40 | 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 ACPD100X40SB Is Used
Press-stamp fixture on a sheet-metal line
The 3681.6 N symmetric output at 0.5 MPa gives equal clamp force on the approach and return stroke of a short-stroke stamping jig, and the 40 mm stroke keeps the fixture footprint small.
Reciprocating conveyor pusher
A rod on each cover lets one cylinder push pallets forward and retract a reject arm from the same body, with the through-rod resisting the side load of off-center parts.
Position-flagged lift station
With the -S magnet fitted, CMSE or DMSE switches read both end positions on the through-rod, while the back-end rod carries a flag for an external proximity sensor on a lift-and-hold gantry.
Replacing the Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD100X40SB with the ACED100X40SB
At 3681.6 N per side at 0.5 MPa, the 100 mm bore suits heavy clamping and pressing where symmetric force matters. Step down to the 80 mm bore (2356.2 N) if the load is lighter, or up to nothing larger in this family since 100 mm is the biggest bore. Note that a plain double-rod cylinder drifts when air is lost, so add a rod lock or pilot check for a held load. FA/FB flange and LB foot mounts bolt straight to the ISO 21287 face. This model is discontinued - order ACED100X40 as the current drop-in and verify the mounting footprint first.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Current-production ACE → ACED100X40SB
- ✓ 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 ACPD100X40SB FAQ
It is a double-rod cylinder, so force is equal both ways: 3681.6 N at 0.5 MPa and 5154.2 N at 0.7 MPa, with a peak of 750.8 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Operating range is 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi), proof pressure 1.5 MPa (215 psi), speed 30-500 mm/s, and the 100 mm bore takes a 1/4" port with a 25 mm rod. The model is discontinued; ACED100X40 is the current replacement.
It is a short-body compact cylinder whose mounting length is about 50% less than an ISO 15552 profile cylinder of the same bore, so it slots into tight jigs and guards. FA/FB flange and LB foot brackets bolt to the ISO 21287 face, the male-threaded rod takes I/Y knuckles, and fixed TPU bumpers decelerate both ends. This unit carries the optional -S magnet for CMSE / DMSE switches; confirm the ACED100X40 dimensions before swapping.
Related AirTAC ACE Cylinders
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