This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is ACED100X5B — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the ACED100X5B 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 ACPD100X5B
The AirTAC Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD100X5B is a double acting, double rod DIN-standard tight/compact air cylinder with a Ø100mm bore and 5mm stroke, 1/4" air ports and a hard-anodized aluminium body. This model is discontinued — the current-production replacement is the ACED100X5B (ISO 21287 ACE), in the same bore, stroke and force class.
- BoreØ100 mm
- Stroke5 mm
- Port size1/4"
- Acting typeDouble acting, double rod
- Rod threadM16×1.5
- StatusDiscontinued → ACED100X5B
- 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 ACPD100X5B
A double acting, double-rod compact cylinder built to the DIN-standard ACP pattern, the ACPD100X5B pushes a 100 mm bore through a 5 mm stroke and delivers 3681.6 N in BOTH directions at 0.5 MPa, because a 25 mm rod exits each cover and both strokes work on the rod-side area. The short ISO 21287-class body saves about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, so it slots into clamping nests and press heads where a full-length body will not fit. The through-rod resists rotation and side load, gives a symmetric mount, and lets the rear rod carry a flag or a second tool.
Air supply is 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi) with 1.5 MPa (215 psi) proof pressure, speed 30-500 mm/s, and a fixed TPU bumper at each end. The hard-anodized aluminium body carries an S45C hard-chrome rod and 1/4" ports. Plan on roughly 2209 N of usable push at 0.5 MPa, which is about 112 kg of vertical lift with a 2:1 margin. Note: this model is DISCONTINUED - the current-production drop-in is the ACED100X5, so confirm ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before swapping.
Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD100X5B Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD100X5B |
|---|---|
| Series | ACPD DIN compact cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | ACED100X5B |
| Bore size | Ø100 mm |
| Stroke | 5 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 ACED100X5B (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 ACPD100X5B
| ACPD | DIN compact cylinder (double-rod, discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 100 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×5 | 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 ACPD100X5B Is Used
Press-head ejection
The 5 mm stroke and 3681.6 N per side at 0.5 MPa make this a natural kicker for ejecting stamped brackets off a press die, with the through-rod keeping the platen square.
Fixture clamping on machining centers
About 112 kg of vertical lift with a 2:1 margin lets the 100 mm bore clamp heavy cast housings in a CNC fixture, and the short body fits inside the fixture base where a full-length cylinder cannot.
Dual-sided indexing stops
With a rod on both covers, one cylinder can present a stop or sensor flag on each face of a conveyor indexing gate, delivering equal 5154.2 N force at 0.7 MPa either way.
Replacing the Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD100X5B with the ACED100X5B
At 3681.6 N per side at 0.5 MPa, the 100 mm bore sits at the top of the ACPD range; if your clamp needs less, the 80 mm bore gives 2356.2 N the same way, and there is no larger bore in this family. The 5 mm stroke suits short-throw clamping and ejection, and it is well inside the 300 mm max standard stroke for this bore. The B code gives a male M16x1.5 rod thread; order the -S version if you later need CMSE or DMSE switches, because this unit ships without a magnet. A plain double-rod cylinder drifts when air is lost, so add a rod lock or pilot check for a held load. For new builds, specify the ACED100X5 instead.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Current-production ACE → ACED100X5B
- ✓ 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 ACPD100X5B FAQ
Yes - it is a double-rod cylinder, so force is equal both ways. At 0.5 MPa you get 3681.6 N, at 0.7 MPa you get 5154.2 N, and the theoretical maximum at 1.0 MPa is 750.8 kgf. Both strokes use the rod-side area because a 25 mm rod exits each cover. Operating range is 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi), speed 30-500 mm/s, with a fixed TPU bumper at each end.
Order the ACED100X5, the current-production ISO 21287 successor: swap the P for an E and you keep the same 100 mm bore, 5 mm stroke and force class. The ACP series was DIN-standard, so confirm the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions and port positions against your fixture before the swap. If you need position switches, order the -S magnet code so CMSE or DMSE sensors can be mounted.
Related AirTAC ACE Cylinders
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