This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the ACP series. You can still order this code here: we ship the current replacement ACED12X5SB, 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 ACPD12X5SB
The AirTAC ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD12X5SB 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 ACED12X5SB (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 → ACED12X5SB
- 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 ACPD12X5SB
Double acting with a rod leaving both covers, the ACPD12X5SB is a DIN-standard compact cylinder in the discontinued ACPD series. Because each stroke works on the rod-side area, output is identical in push and pull: 42.4 N at 0.5 MPa and 59.4 N at 0.7 MPa. The 6 mm through-rod resists rotation and light side load, and its rear end can carry a sensor flag or a second tooling plate. This unit carries the optional -S magnet, so CMSE or DMSE reed and solid-state switches can be clipped on for end-position sensing.
The short ISO 21287-class body saves about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, and a fixed TPU bumper sits at each end. Note that this model is discontinued: the current-production direct is ACED12X5, so confirm ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before swapping, as the ACP is DIN-standard.
Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD12X5SB Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD12X5SB |
|---|---|
| Series | ACPD DIN compact cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | ACED12X5SB |
| 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 ACED12X5SB (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 ACPD12X5SB
| 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 ACPD12X5SB Is Used
Micro-part ejection
The symmetric 42.4 N push-pull output and 5 mm stroke nudge tiny machined or moulded parts off a nest on an electronics assembly line.
Position-flagged fixture clamp
With the -S magnet this unit carries, CMSE or DMSE switches confirm the 5 mm clamp stroke on a PCB test fixture, and the through-rod keeps the platen square.
Lab dosing slide
A 2 kg vertical-lift class at 0.5 MPa with equal force both ways suits short reciprocating probe or dosing movements in compact analytical instruments.
Replacing the Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD12X5SB with the ACED12X5SB
At 42.4 N per direction, the 12 mm bore suits tiny eject and transfer strokes; step up to the 16 mm bore (75.4 N both ways at 0.5 MPa) if the load grows, or down to nothing smaller - this is the smallest bore in the range. The 5 mm stroke is well inside the 50 mm maximum standard stroke for this bore. The B code gives a male M3x0.5 rod thread, and the piston drifts if air is lost, so add a rod lock or pilot check where a held load matters. Order ACED12X5 as the current replacement and verify the ISO 21287 footprint first.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Current-production ACE → ACED12X5SB
- ✓ 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 ACPD12X5SB FAQ
It is a double-rod cylinder, 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 pressure is 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi), proof pressure 1.5 MPa (215 psi), speed 30-500 mm/s, and the bore takes an M5x0.8 port. The 5 mm stroke is standard for the 12 mm bore (max standard 50 mm).
Order ACED12X5, the current-production ISO 21287 successor: swap the P for an E and you get the same 12 mm bore, 5 mm stroke and force class in a short compact body. Because the ACPD is DIN-standard, confirm the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions and the FA/FB flange or LB foot interfaces before swapping. The ACED also accepts the optional -S magnet for CMSE / DMSE switches.
Related AirTAC ACE Cylinders
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