This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the ACP series. You can still order this code here: we ship the current replacement ACED12X25S, the same code under the new prefix. 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 ACPD12X25S
The AirTAC ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD12X25S is a double acting, double rod DIN-standard tight/compact air cylinder with a Ø12mm bore and 25mm stroke, M5×0.8 air ports and a hard-anodized aluminium body. This model is discontinued — the current-production replacement is the ACED12X25S (ISO 21287 ACE), in the same bore, stroke and force class.
- BoreØ12 mm
- Stroke25 mm
- Port sizeM5×0.8
- Acting typeDouble acting, double rod
- Rod threadM3×0.5
- StatusDiscontinued → ACED12X25S
- 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 ACPD12X25S
A double acting, double-rod compact cylinder in the discontinued ACPD series, the ACPD12X25S 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 both strokes work on the rod-side area. The through-rod resists rotation and light side load, gives a symmetric mount, and leaves the rear rod free to carry a sensor flag. A fixed TPU bumper sits at each end and speed runs 30-500 mm/s.
The short ISO 21287-class body saves roughly 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, so it slots into slim fixtures and guarding where a full-length body will not fit. The S in the code means the optional -S magnet is fitted, so CMSE or DMSE reed and solid-state switches can be clipped on for end-of-stroke signalling. This model is discontinued; the current-production direct is the ACED12X25 - confirm the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before swapping, since the ACP series was built to a DIN-standard footprint.
Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD12X25S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD12X25S |
|---|---|
| Series | ACPD DIN compact cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | ACED12X25S |
| Bore size | Ø12 mm |
| Stroke | 25 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 ACED12X25S (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 ACPD12X25S
| ACPD | DIN compact cylinder (double-rod, discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 12 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×25 | 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 (double rod, adjustable stroke).
Where the Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD12X25S Is Used
End-of-stroke detection on small assembly stations
With the -S magnet fitted, CMSE or DMSE switches confirm the 25 mm part-present stroke on compact pick-and-place heads where a longer body cannot be mounted.
Symmetric push-pull in micro tooling
Equal 42.4 N force in both directions at 0.5 MPa suits a bench-top clamp that must eject a bushing and retract a pin with identical force from one 12 mm bore.
Rear-rod flag on lab and test rigs
The second rod on the back cover carries a switch flag for cycle counting on a compact test fixture, keeping the front rod free for the workpiece.
Replacing the Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD12X25S with the ACED12X25S
For a 12 mm bore job needing equal force in both directions, this model delivers 42.4 N each way at 0.5 MPa; step up to the ACPD16X25S for 75.4 N or drop to the smallest size only if under 42 N suffices. The 25 mm stroke sits well inside the 50 mm maximum standard stroke for this bore, so no made-to-order length is needed. The female M3x0.5 rod thread and PT ports suit small tooling plates; add LB foot or FA/FB flange hardware to match the fixture. Remember that a plain double-rod cylinder drifts when air is lost - use a rod lock or pilot check if the load must be held. Order the ACED12X25 as the current replacement.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Current-production ACE → ACED12X25S
- ✓ 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 ACPD12X25S FAQ
Yes - the double-rod design means both strokes use the rod-side area, so output is equal each way: 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. Operating pressure is 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi), proof pressure 1.5 MPa (215 psi), and speed range 30-500 mm/s.
Order the ACED12X25, the current-production ISO 21287 successor: swap the P for an E and you get the same 12 mm bore, 25 mm stroke and force class in a short compact body. Because the ACP series followed a DIN-standard footprint, confirm the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions against your fixture before swapping. The ACED keeps the optional-magnet approach for CMSE / DMSE switches, so specify the equivalent -S code if you need position sensing.
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