This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the ACP series. You can still order this code here: we ship the current replacement ACED12X40, 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 ACPD12X40
The AirTAC ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD12X40 is a double acting, double rod DIN-standard tight/compact air cylinder with a Ø12mm bore and 40mm stroke, M5×0.8 air ports and a hard-anodized aluminium body. This model is discontinued — the current-production replacement is the ACED12X40 (ISO 21287 ACE), in the same bore, stroke and force class.
- BoreØ12 mm
- Stroke40 mm
- Port sizeM5×0.8
- Acting typeDouble acting, double rod
- Rod threadM3×0.5
- StatusDiscontinued → ACED12X40
- 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 ACPD12X40
A double acting, double-rod compact cylinder with a 12 mm bore and 40 mm stroke, the ACPD12X40 pushes and pulls with identical force because a rod exits both covers and both strokes use the rod-side area: 42.4 N at 0.5 MPa and 59.4 N at 0.7 MPa. The through-rod resists rotation and light side load, and the rear rod can carry a sensor flag in tight automation slots. Its short ISO 21287-class body saves about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, so it fits where a full-length body will not.
Practically, plan on roughly 25 N (about 2.6 kg of vertical lift) of usable work at 0.5 MPa rather than the full rating. The hard-anodized aluminium body carries a fixed TPU bumper at both ends, the S45C hard-chrome rod ends in a female M3x0.5 thread, and the M5x0.8 port takes air filtered to 40 um at 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi), running 30-500 mm/s. Note this model is discontinued: the current-production direct is the ACED12X40, so confirm ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before swapping.
Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD12X40 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD12X40 |
|---|---|
| Series | ACPD DIN compact cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | ACED12X40 |
| Bore size | Ø12 mm |
| Stroke | 40 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 ACED12X40 (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 ACPD12X40
| ACPD | DIN compact cylinder (double-rod, discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 12 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×40 | 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 ACPD12X40 Is Used
Micro part ejection
The symmetric 42.4 N push and pull ejects small stamped or molded parts from a fixture pocket and retracts the tool clear in one 40 mm stroke.
Sensor flag carrier
The rear rod carries a flag past a position switch on a pick-and-place gantry, giving a second detection point without extra hardware.
Light hold-down clamp
About 25 N of usable clamping force at 0.5 MPa secures thin PCBs or small brackets during a drilling or testing cycle.
Replacing the Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD12X40 with the ACED12X40
At 42.4 N per side, this 12 mm bore suits light clamping and small-part transfer; step up to the 16 mm bore (75.4 N at 0.5 MPa) for a bit more grip or down to a direct-acting mini actuator for lighter work. The 40 mm stroke sits inside the 50 mm standard maximum for this bore, so no made-to-order stroke is needed. Like any plain double-rod cylinder it drifts when air is lost - add a rod lock or pilot check if the load must be held. Mounting brackets bolt to the ISO 21287 face, and the optional -S magnet code enables CMSE / DMSE switches (this model, without -S, has no magnet). Since ACPD is discontinued, order the ACED12X40 as the current replacement.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Current-production ACE → ACED12X40
- ✓ 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 ACPD12X40 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, temperature -20 to +70 C, port M5x0.8, female rod thread M3x0.5.
Order the ACED12X40, the current-production ISO 21287 replacement: swap the P for an E and you get the same 12 mm bore, 40 mm stroke and force class in a matching short body. Before swapping, confirm the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions against your fixture, since the ACP was built to the older DIN-standard pattern. FA/FB flange and LB foot brackets, plus the optional -S magnet for CMSE / DMSE switches, are specified on the new model.
Request a Quote for the ACED12X40
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