This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the ACP series. You can still order this code here: we ship the current replacement ACED12X30B, 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 ACPD12X30B
The AirTAC ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD12X30B is a double acting, double rod DIN-standard tight/compact air cylinder with a Ø12mm bore and 30mm stroke, M5×0.8 air ports and a hard-anodized aluminium body. This model is discontinued — the current-production replacement is the ACED12X30B (ISO 21287 ACE), in the same bore, stroke and force class.
- BoreØ12 mm
- Stroke30 mm
- Port sizeM5×0.8
- Acting typeDouble acting, double rod
- Rod threadM3×0.5
- StatusDiscontinued → ACED12X30B
- 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 ACPD12X30B
A double acting compact cylinder with a rod exiting both covers, the ACPD12X30B delivers 42.4 N at 0.5 MPa in either direction, because both strokes work on the rod-side area. The 12 mm bore drives a 6 mm through-rod over a 30 mm stroke, with a male rod thread (B code) on each end and a fixed TPU bumper at both covers. This model is discontinued; the current-production direct is the ISO 21287 ACED12X30, so confirm mounting dimensions before swapping.
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 small guarding. The through-rod resists rotation and side load, and the rear rod can carry a sensor flag. Plan on about 25 N (roughly 2.6 kg) of usable working force at 0.5 MPa rather than the full rating, and note the cylinder drifts if air is lost - add a rod lock or pilot check where a load must be held. Air supply is 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi), speed 30-500 mm/s, and the optional -S magnet enables CMSE / DMSE switches; this unit has no magnet fitted.
Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD12X30B Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD12X30B |
|---|---|
| Series | ACPD DIN compact cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | ACED12X30B |
| Bore size | Ø12 mm |
| Stroke | 30 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 ACED12X30B (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 ACPD12X30B
| ACPD | DIN compact cylinder (double-rod, discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 12 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×30 | 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 ACPD12X30B Is Used
Lab sample pusher
The symmetric 42.4 N output in both directions ejects microplate or vial trays on a benchtop analyzer, with the rear rod driving a position flag.
Small-part ejection
A 30 mm stroke with about 2.6 kg of usable working force clears stamped clips or pins from a compact die station where a full-length cylinder will not fit.
Indexing slide
The through-rod resists rotation on a short linear slide, and with the -S magnet CMSE or DMSE switches confirm both end positions.
Replacing the Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD12X30B with the ACED12X30B
At 42.4 N per side at 0.5 MPa this bore 12 unit is the lightest ACPD class; step up to bore 16 (75.4 N) or bore 20 (117.8 N) if the part weight exceeds about 2.6 kg of real working load. The 30 mm stroke sits inside the 50 mm standard range for bore 12, so no made-to-order build is needed. The male rod thread (B) suits I/Y rod knuckles, and FA/FB flange or LB foot brackets bolt to the mounting face. Order the -S code if CMSE / DMSE position switches are planned. For new projects, specify the ACED12X30 instead, as this ACPD is discontinued.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Current-production ACE → ACED12X30B
- ✓ 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 ACPD12X30B FAQ
Yes - the double-rod design means both strokes use the rod-side area, so force 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. 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 6 mm rod carries a male thread on each end.
No - the ACPD family is discontinued. The current-production replacement is the ACED12X30, an ISO 21287 compact cylinder in the same bore, stroke and force class. Because the ACP was built to a DIN standard, confirm the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions and port position before swapping, then choose FA/FB flange, LB foot or clevis brackets and the optional -S magnet if CMSE / DMSE switching is needed.
Related AirTAC ACE Cylinders
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