This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is ACED100X60 — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the ACED100X60 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 ACPD100X60
The AirTAC Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD100X60 is a double acting, double rod DIN-standard tight/compact air cylinder with a Ø100mm bore and 60mm stroke, 1/4" air ports and a hard-anodized aluminium body. This model is discontinued — the current-production replacement is the ACED100X60 (ISO 21287 ACE), in the same bore, stroke and force class.
- BoreØ100 mm
- Stroke60 mm
- Port size1/4"
- Acting typeDouble acting, double rod
- Rod threadM16×1.5
- StatusDiscontinued → ACED100X60
- 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 ACPD100X60
A double acting compact cylinder with a rod through both covers, the ACPD100X60 pushes and pulls with identical force because each stroke works on the rod-side area: 3681.6 N at 0.5 MPa and 5154.2 N at 0.7 MPa, equal in both directions. The 100 mm bore drives a 25 mm rod with an M16x1.5 female thread, fed through 1/4" ports, and the fixed TPU bumper at each end absorbs the stroke terminations. Operating range is 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi) with speeds of 30-500 mm/s.
The hard-anodized aluminium body follows the ISO 21287 short format, cutting roughly 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, which matters when a 60 mm stroke must fit inside a press fixture or a guarded gantry. The through-rod resists rotation and side load and gives a symmetric mount, while the rear rod can carry a sensor flag. Plan on about 2209 N (roughly 225 kg) of usable vertical force at 0.5 MPa rather than the full rating. Note that this model is discontinued: the current-production drop-in is the ACED100X60, so confirm the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before swapping.
Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD100X60 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD100X60 |
|---|---|
| Series | ACPD DIN compact cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | ACED100X60 |
| Bore size | Ø100 mm |
| Stroke | 60 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 ACED100X60 (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 ACPD100X60
| ACPD | DIN compact cylinder (double-rod, discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 100 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×60 | 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 ACPD100X60 Is Used
Double-sided press fixture
The through-rod lets a stamping or riveting fixture clamp from both covers with the same 3681.6 N at 0.5 MPa, so one cylinder does the work of two single-rod units in a tight die set.
Gantry pick-and-place head
A symmetric rod on each end balances the tool plate on a CNC tending gantry, while the rear rod carries a sensor flag for CMSE or DMSE switches when the -S magnet is ordered.
Pallet strapper tensioner
With about 225 kg of usable vertical force at 0.5 MPa, the 100 mm bore tensions strapping or holds a pallet guide in end-of-line packaging where the short body must fit between conveyor frames.
Replacing the Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD100X60 with the ACED100X60
At 3681.6 N per side at 0.5 MPa, the 100 mm bore sits at the top of the compact range; if your load needs under 1458.1 N, the 63 mm bore costs less, and there is no larger bore in this family, so a bigger job calls for a different series. The 60 mm stroke is well inside the 300 mm standard limit for bore 100, so no made-to-order build is needed. This unit has no magnet fitted: order the -S code if you want CMSE or DMSE switches to work. A plain double-rod cylinder will drift when air is lost, so add a rod lock or pilot check for a held load. Replacement: ACED100X60.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Current-production ACE → ACED100X60
- ✓ 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 ACPD100X60 FAQ
Yes, identical both ways because the double-rod design exposes the rod-side area on every stroke. Figures: 3681.6 N at 0.5 MPa, 5154.2 N at 0.7 MPa, and a maximum of 750.8 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Operating pressure is 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi), proof pressure 1.5 MPa (215 psi), speed 30-500 mm/s, with a fixed TPU bumper at each end.
Order the ACED100X60, the current-production ISO 21287 successor: swap the P for an E and you get the same 100 mm bore, 60 mm stroke and force class. Because the ACP follows a DIN-standard layout, confirm the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions against your fixture before the swap. FA/FB flange and LB foot brackets bolt to the ACE face.
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