This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is ACED12X15B — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the ACED12X15B 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 ACPD12X15B
The AirTAC Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD12X15B is a double acting, double rod DIN-standard tight/compact air cylinder with a Ø12mm bore and 15mm stroke, M5×0.8 air ports and a hard-anodized aluminium body. This model is discontinued — the current-production replacement is the ACED12X15B (ISO 21287 ACE), in the same bore, stroke and force class.
- BoreØ12 mm
- Stroke15 mm
- Port sizeM5×0.8
- Acting typeDouble acting, double rod
- Rod threadM3×0.5
- StatusDiscontinued → ACED12X15B
- 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 ACPD12X15B
A double acting, double-rod compact cylinder in the discontinued DIN-standard ACP series, the ACPD12X15B pushes and pulls with the same 42.4 N at 0.5 MPa (59.4 N at 0.7 MPa) because a 6 mm rod exits both covers and each stroke works on the rod-side area. The male rod thread (B code) on both ends accepts standard rod knuckles, and the fixed TPU bumper at each cover simply decelerates the piston at end of travel. At 0.5 MPa plan on roughly 25 N of usable working force, which is about 1.3 kg of vertical lift with a 2:1 margin - enough for small gate lifting, part indexing or sensor-flag actuation in tight spaces.
The short ISO 21287-class body saves about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, so it slots into compact test fixtures and small automation frames. Note that no magnet is fitted on this code: the optional -S version is required before CMSE or DMSE switches can be used. This model is discontinued; the current-production drop-in is ACED12X15 (swap the P for an E), so confirm the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before swapping.
Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD12X15B Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD12X15B |
|---|---|
| Series | ACPD DIN compact cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | ACED12X15B |
| Bore size | Ø12 mm |
| Stroke | 15 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 ACED12X15B (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 ACPD12X15B
| ACPD | DIN compact cylinder (double-rod, discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 12 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×15 | 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 ACPD12X15B Is Used
Lab slide actuation
The 42.4 N both-ways output and 15 mm stroke suit small laboratory slide gates where a through-rod must push a vial tray forward and retract it with identical force.
Sensor flag driver
With the optional -S magnet and CMSE or DMSE switches, the rear rod can carry a flag while the front rod does the work - a common trick on compact test rigs.
Micro press fixture
About 25 N of usable force at 0.5 MPa is enough for light staking or marking of small plastic clips in a fixture too short for a full-length cylinder.
Replacing the Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD12X15B with the ACED12X15B
For a 12 mm bore job needing equal force both directions, this code delivers 42.4 N at 0.5 MPa through a 6 mm male-threaded rod on each end; step up to ACPD16X15 (75.4 N at 0.5 MPa) if you need more, or down to the single-rod ACP12X15 if a rear rod is not required. A plain double-rod cylinder drifts when air is lost, so add a rod lock or pilot check for held loads. This unit is discontinued - order ACED12X15 as the current replacement and verify the ISO 21287 mounting footprint first.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Current-production ACE → ACED12X15B
- ✓ 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 ACPD12X15B FAQ
Because it is a double-rod cylinder, output is equal both ways: 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. Both strokes use the rod-side area, so there is no push-versus-pull difference. Operating range is 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi), proof pressure 1.5 MPa (215 psi), speed 30-500 mm/s, and the bore 12 port is M5x0.8 with a 6 mm male-threaded rod on each end.
No - the ACPD12X15B is discontinued. The current-production replacement is ACED12X15, an ISO 21287 compact cylinder in the same bore, stroke and force class. Before swapping, confirm the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions, since the ACP series followed the DIN-standard footprint. Also remember the magnet is only present when the -S code is ordered; without it no CMSE or DMSE switch can be fitted.
Related AirTAC ACE Cylinders
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