This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is ACED12X100B — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the ACED12X100B 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 ACPD12X100B
The AirTAC Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD12X100B is a double acting, double rod DIN-standard tight/compact air cylinder with a Ø12mm bore and 100mm stroke, M5×0.8 air ports and a hard-anodized aluminium body. This model is discontinued — the current-production replacement is the ACED12X100B (ISO 21287 ACE), in the same bore, stroke and force class.
- BoreØ12 mm
- Stroke100 mm
- Port sizeM5×0.8
- Acting typeDouble acting, double rod
- Rod threadM3×0.5
- StatusDiscontinued → ACED12X100B
- 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 ACPD12X100B
This is a double acting compact cylinder with a rod leaving both covers, so the 12 mm bore delivers the same 42.4 N at 0.5 MPa (59.4 N at 0.7 MPa) on every stroke, since both sides work on the rod-side area. The male-threaded rod end (B code) takes standard I/Y knuckles directly, and the 6 mm through-rod doubles as an anti-rotation guide and a rear carrier for a sensor flag. The 100 mm stroke is longer than the 50 mm standard for this bore, so it is built to order.
The short ISO 21287-class body saves roughly 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, which is why it suits slim fixtures and sliding doors in tight machine frames. Note that no magnet is fitted on this code; the optional -S version is what allows CMSE / DMSE switches. This model is discontinued, and the current-production drop-in is ACED12X100 - confirm the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before swapping. As a rule of thumb, plan on about 25 N (roughly 1.3 kg lifted vertically with a 2:1 margin) of usable work at 0.5 MPa rather than the full rating.
Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD12X100B Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD12X100B |
|---|---|
| Series | ACPD DIN compact cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | ACED12X100B |
| Bore size | Ø12 mm |
| Stroke | 100 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 ACED12X100B (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 ACPD12X100B
| ACPD | DIN compact cylinder (double-rod, discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 12 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×100 | 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 ACPD12X100B Is Used
Pick-and-place flag carrier
The rear rod on the 6 mm through-rod carries a flag past a switch bracket, giving position feedback on small electronic-assembly transfer slides without extra hardware.
Sliding guard door pusher
With only about 42 N of thrust both ways at 0.5 MPa, this bore is sized to slide lightweight polycarbonate machine guards on 100 mm travel inside a narrow frame.
Symmetric ejector on a jig
Equal force in both directions lets a fixture eject and retract a small machined part with identical 42.4 N, keeping cycle timing identical on the return stroke.
Replacing the Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD12X100B with the ACED12X100B
At 42.4 N per direction this is the lightest force class in the range; step up to bore 16 for 75.4 N or bore 20 for 117.8 N at 0.5 MPa if the load grows. The piston drifts when air is lost, so add a rod lock or pilot check if a held position matters. The 100 mm stroke is a made-to-order length (standard tops out at 50 mm for bore 12), and the male rod thread plus PT ports should be matched against the ACED12X100 replacement before ordering.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Current-production ACE → ACED12X100B
- ✓ 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 ACPD12X100B FAQ
Because a rod exits both covers, force is equal in both directions: 42.4 N at 0.5 MPa and 59.4 N at 0.7 MPa, with a maximum of 8.6 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, and the 100 mm stroke is a made-to-order length above the 50 mm standard for this bore.
Only if the optional -S magnet is ordered - this code has no magnet, so no switch can be mounted. With -S, CMSE or DMSE reed and solid-state switches clip onto the body. Also note this model is discontinued; the current drop-in is ACED12X100, so confirm ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before switching over.
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