This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the ACP series. You can still order this code here: we ship the current replacement ACED12X5B, 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 ACPD12X5B
The AirTAC ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD12X5B is a double acting, double rod DIN-standard tight/compact air cylinder with a Ø12mm bore and 5mm stroke, M5×0.8 air ports and a hard-anodized aluminium body. This model is discontinued — the current-production replacement is the ACED12X5B (ISO 21287 ACE), in the same bore, stroke and force class.
- BoreØ12 mm
- Stroke5 mm
- Port sizeM5×0.8
- Acting typeDouble acting, double rod
- Rod threadM3×0.5
- StatusDiscontinued → ACED12X5B
- 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 ACPD12X5B
A double acting compact cylinder with a rod leaving both covers, the ACPD12X5B pushes and pulls with identical force because both strokes work on the rod-side area: 42.4 N at 0.5 MPa and 59.4 N at 0.7 MPa in either direction. The 12 mm bore drives a 6 mm rod over a short 5 mm stroke, fed through an M5x0.8 port, with a fixed TPU bumper at each end. Note that this model is discontinued; the current-production successor is the ACED12X5.
The through-rod resists rotation and light side load and gives a symmetric mount, so the rear rod can carry a sensor flag on a pick-and-place head. Its ISO 21287 short body saves about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, which suits micro-assembly nests and tight test fixtures. No magnet is fitted on this code; the optional -S version enables CMSE / DMSE switches.
Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD12X5B Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD12X5B |
|---|---|
| Series | ACPD DIN compact cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | ACED12X5B |
| Bore size | Ø12 mm |
| Stroke | 5 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 ACED12X5B (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 ACPD12X5B
| ACPD | DIN compact cylinder (double-rod, discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 12 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×5 | 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 ACPD12X5B Is Used
Micro-assembly ejection
The short 5 mm stroke and 42.4 N bidirectional force eject or seat tiny connectors in electronics nests where a full-length body will not fit.
Two-sided part presence check
With the optional -S magnet, CMSE or DMSE switches on the 12 mm bore body confirm end positions on a gauge spindle; the rear rod can also carry a flag.
Lab sample indexing
A 6 mm through-rod advances sample trays 5 mm in analyzer stations, with equal 59.4 N force at 0.7 MPa for push or retract.
Replacing the Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD12X5B with the ACED12X5B
For a 5 mm stroke doing fine positioning, this 12 mm bore delivers 42.4 N each way at 0.5 MPa; if your part or clamp needs more, step up to the 16 mm bore at 75.4 N or drop to lighter duty with the same family. The piston drifts when air is lost, so add a rod lock or pilot check for a held load. FA/FB flange and LB foot mountings bolt to the ISO 21287 face. This unit is discontinued - order the ACED12X5 instead and confirm the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before swapping, since the ACP is DIN-standard.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Current-production ACE → ACED12X5B
- ✓ 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 ACPD12X5B FAQ
Because a rod exits both covers, output is equal both ways: 42.4 N at 0.5 MPa, 59.4 N at 0.7 MPa, and a maximum of 8.6 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Operating range is 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi), proof 1.5 MPa (215 psi), speed 30-500 mm/s, air filtered to 40 um, temperature -20 to +70 C. The 12 mm bore uses an M5x0.8 port and a 6 mm rod with male thread (B code).
AirTAC no longer produces the ACPD family. The direct successor is the ACED12X5 (swap the P for an E), which matches the same 12 mm bore, 5 mm stroke and force class under ISO 21287. Confirm the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions against your fixture before swapping, since the ACP was DIN-standard. Also note this code has no magnet; order the -S variant of the ACED if you need CMSE / DMSE switch sensing.
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