This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is ACED12X10B — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the ACED12X10B 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 ACPD12X10B
The AirTAC Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD12X10B 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 ACED12X10B (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 → ACED12X10B
- 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 ACPD12X10B
A double acting, double-rod compact cylinder built to the DIN-standard ACP format, the ACPD12X10B pushes and pulls with identical force because a rod exits both covers and both strokes work on the rod-side area. At 0.5 MPa it delivers 42.4 N in each direction, rising to 59.4 N at 0.7 MPa. The 6 mm through-rod resists rotation and light side load, and the rear rod can carry a sensor flag, while fixed TPU bumpers pad both ends of the 10 mm stroke.
In practice, plan on roughly 25 N of usable push at 0.5 MPa, which is about 2 kg of vertical lift with a 2:1 margin - enough for small clamps, gates and test fixtures. The short ISO 21287-class body saves about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, and the hard-anodized aluminium body with S45C hard-chrome rod runs at 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi) and 30-500 mm/s. Note this model is discontinued: the current drop-in is the ACED12X10, so confirm ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before swapping.
Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD12X10B Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD12X10B |
|---|---|
| Series | ACPD DIN compact cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | ACED12X10B |
| 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 ACED12X10B (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 ACPD12X10B
| 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 ACPD12X10B Is Used
Small fixture clamping
The 42.4 N symmetric push and pull clamps and releases small jigs on a CNC fixture plate, with the 10 mm stroke clearing the part quickly.
Test-rig actuator
The rear rod carries a position flag while the front rod presses a probe, ideal for electronics end-of-line test stations.
Compact gate pusher
Fits inside tight machine guards where an ISO 15552 profile cylinder is too long, nudging small parts off a conveyor lane.
Replacing the Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD12X10B with the ACED12X10B
At 42.4 N per side at 0.5 MPa, this 12 mm bore suits light clamping and positioning; step up to the ACPD16X for 75.4 N or down to nothing smaller in the range. The male rod thread (B code) takes standard rod knuckles, and FA/FB flange or LB foot mounts bolt to the ISO 21287 face. The -S magnet is an option - without it no CMSE or DMSE switch can be fitted. A plain double-rod cylinder drifts when air is lost, so add a rod lock or pilot check for held loads. Order the ACED12X10 as the current-production replacement.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Current-production ACE → ACED12X10B
- ✓ 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 ACPD12X10B FAQ
Yes - the double-rod design gives equal output both ways: 42.4 N at 0.5 MPa and 59.4 N at 0.7 MPa, with a maximum of about 8.6 kgf at 1.0 MPa. The 6 mm rod exits both covers, the port is M5x0.8, and the maximum standard stroke for this bore is 50 mm, so the 10 mm stroke here is standard.
Switches need the optional -S magnet code; without it there is no magnet and no CMSE or DMSE switch can be mounted. The ACPD family is discontinued, and the current drop-in is the ACED12X10 (swap the P for an E) in the same bore, stroke and force class - confirm the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before ordering.
Related AirTAC ACE Cylinders
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