This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is ACED12X10 — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the ACED12X10 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 ACPD12X10
The AirTAC Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD12X10 is a double acting, double rod DIN-standard tight/compact air cylinder with a Ø12mm bore and 10mm stroke, M5×0.8 air ports and a hard-anodized aluminium body. This model is discontinued — the current-production replacement is the ACED12X10 (ISO 21287 ACE), in the same bore, stroke and force class.
- BoreØ12 mm
- Stroke10 mm
- Port sizeM5×0.8
- Acting typeDouble acting, double rod
- Rod threadM3×0.5
- StatusDiscontinued → ACED12X10
- 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 ACPD12X10
The ACPD12X10 is a double acting compact cylinder with a double rod: a 6 mm piston rod exits both covers of the hard-anodized aluminium body, so the 12 mm bore delivers the same 42.4 N at 0.5 MPa (59.4 N at 0.7 MPa) in either direction, since both strokes work on the rod-side area. The through-rod resists rotation and light side load, gives a symmetric mount, and the rear rod can carry a sensor flag. A fixed TPU bumper sits at each end, and speed spans 30-500 mm/s on air filtered to 40 um at 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi).
This short-body build follows the DIN-standard compact format and saves roughly 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, which is why it suits tight jigs, guards and small gantries. For planning, treat about 25 N (roughly 2 kg vertical) as the usable working force at 0.5 MPa instead of the full 42.4 N rating. Note that the ACPD family is discontinued: the current-production drop-in is the ISO 21287 ACED12X10, so confirm mounting dimensions before swapping.
Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD12X10 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD12X10 |
|---|---|
| Series | ACPD DIN compact cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | ACED12X10 |
| Bore size | Ø12 mm |
| Stroke | 10 mm |
| Acting type | Double acting, double rod |
| Port size | M5×0.8 |
| Rod thread | M3×0.5 |
| 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 50 mm |
Specifications follow the official AirTAC ACP datasheet (now discontinued). The ACED12X10 (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 (Ø12mm)
| Pressure | Force (both ways) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 MPa | 42 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 59 N |
| Max (@1.0 MPa) | 9 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 ACPD12X10
| ACPD | DIN compact cylinder (double-rod, discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 12 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×10 | 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 ACPD12X10 Is Used
Small-part ejection
The symmetric 42.4 N thrust in both directions ejects finished screws or connector pins from a 10 mm-deep nest on an electronics assembly bench, with the rear rod returning the tool without a second cylinder.
Print-head indexing
A 10 mm stroke indexes a marking or print head across a short pitch on a packaging line; with the optional -S magnet, CMSE switches confirm each end position at speeds up to 500 mm/s.
Lab fixture clamping
The compact body fits inside a benchtop test fixture guard where a full-length profile cylinder will not, clamping small PCBs or samples with about 25 N of practical working force at 0.5 MPa.
Replacing the Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD12X10 with the ACED12X10
At 42.4 N per side, the 12 mm bore covers light clamping and positioning only; step up to the 16 mm bore (75.4 N at 0.5 MPa) for a bit more push, or down is not possible since 12 mm is the smallest in the series. The 10 mm stroke is well inside the 50 mm maximum standard stroke for this bore. This unit has no magnet fitted - order the -S code if you need CMSE or DMSE switches for position sensing. The female M3x0.5 rod thread takes standard I/Y knuckles. Because the ACPD12X10 is discontinued, specify the ACED12X10 as the current replacement and verify the ISO 21287 mounting footprint first. A plain double-rod cylinder drifts when air is lost, so add a rod lock or pilot check if the load must be held.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Current-production ACE → ACED12X10
- ✓ 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 ACPD12X10 FAQ
No - the double-rod design puts a 6 mm rod through both covers, so both strokes use the rod-side area and force is equal both ways: 42.4 N at 0.5 MPa and 59.4 N at 0.7 MPa. At 1.0 MPa the bore reaches about 8.6 kgf maximum. Plan on roughly 25 N (about 2 kg vertical) of usable working force at 0.5 MPa. Operating range is 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi) with a 1.5 MPa (215 psi) proof pressure.
AirTAC no longer produces the ACPD family; the current drop-in is the ISO 21287 ACED12X10, which matches the same 12 mm bore, 10 mm stroke and force class. Confirm the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before swapping, since the ACP is DIN-standard. For sensing, this unit has no magnet fitted - the optional -S code adds one so CMSE or DMSE switches can be mounted. The fixed TPU bumpers only decelerate at the ends and never hold a load.
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