This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is ACED100X5S — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the ACED100X5S 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 ACPD100X5S
The AirTAC Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD100X5S 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 ACED100X5S (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 → ACED100X5S
- 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 ACPD100X5S
This is a double acting, double-rod compact cylinder in the discontinued AirTAC ACPD series, with a 100 mm bore and a very short 5 mm stroke. A 25 mm piston rod exits BOTH covers, so the through-rod gives equal output force in each direction - 3681.6 N at 0.5 MPa and 5154.2 N at 0.7 MPa, both ways, because both strokes work on the rod-side area. The hard-anodized aluminium body carries a 1/4" port, and the S45C hard-chrome rod resists wear at speeds of 30-500 mm/s. The short ISO 21287-class body saves about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, which is exactly what a 5 mm stroke needs in a tight fixture.
Because the piston drifts when air is lost, this plain double-rod cylinder never locks or holds a load - add a rod lock or pilot check if the position must be kept. Plan on roughly 2209 N of real work at 0.5 MPa, which is about 225 kg of vertical lift with a 2:1 margin, so match the part weight to that figure. This model carries the optional -S magnet, so CMSE or DMSE reed and solid-state switches can be mounted for end-of-stroke sensing. The ACPD family is discontinued: order the current-production ACED100X5 as the drop-in successor and confirm the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before swapping.
Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD100X5S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD100X5S |
|---|---|
| Series | ACPD DIN compact cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | ACED100X5S |
| 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 ACED100X5S (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 ACPD100X5S
| 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 ACPD100X5S Is Used
Press-head retraction check
The 5 mm stroke and 3681.6 N both-ways force suit a confirmation pin on a 100 mm press head, where the rear rod signals full retraction on an aluminum die-casting cell.
Fixture clamp verification
On a CNC machining fixture, the through-rod pushes a 5 mm witness block to prove the clamp seated, with CMSE switches reading position via the -S magnet.
Packaging line gate nudge
A short-stroke gate on a carton conveyor uses the 100 mm bore to nudge misaligned boxes back on pitch, with the fixed TPU bumper absorbing the end-of-travel stop.
Replacing the Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD100X5S with the ACED100X5S
At 100 mm bore this is the strongest ACPD size, delivering 3681.6 N both ways at 0.5 MPa - step down to the 80 mm bore (2356.2 N) for lighter clamping or up is not possible, as 100 mm is the top of the range. The 5 mm stroke sits well inside the 300 mm maximum standard stroke for this bore, so it is a catalog item, not a made-to-order build. The through-rod resists rotation and side load, and the rear rod can carry a sensor flag in symmetric mounts. FA/FB flange or LB foot mounting bolts to the ISO 21287 face. Since the ACPD is discontinued, select the ACED100X5 as the current replacement and verify the mounting dimensions against your fixture.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Current-production ACE → ACED100X5S
- ✓ 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 ACPD100X5S 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 in each direction, since both strokes use the rod-side area. Maximum force at 1.0 MPa is 750.8 kgf. Operating pressure is 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi), proof pressure 1.5 MPa (215 psi), speed 30-500 mm/s, and the 5 mm stroke is well within the 300 mm maximum standard stroke for the 100 mm bore.
Order the ACED100X5, the current-production ISO 21287 successor: swap the P for an E and you get the same 100 mm bore, 5 mm stroke and force class with a matching short body. Confirm the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions against your fixture before swapping, because the ACP was built to the older DIN-standard face. The -S magnet code carries over, so CMSE / DMSE switches still mount on the replacement.
Related AirTAC ACE Cylinders
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