This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the ACP series. You can still order this code here: we ship the current replacement ACED12X60, 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 ACPD12X60
The AirTAC ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD12X60 is a double acting, double rod DIN-standard tight/compact air cylinder with a Ø12mm bore and 60mm stroke, M5×0.8 air ports and a hard-anodized aluminium body. This model is discontinued — the current-production replacement is the ACED12X60 (ISO 21287 ACE), in the same bore, stroke and force class.
- BoreØ12 mm
- Stroke60 mm
- Port sizeM5×0.8
- Acting typeDouble acting, double rod
- Rod threadM3×0.5
- StatusDiscontinued → ACED12X60
- 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 ACPD12X60
A double acting compact cylinder with a rod leaving both covers, the ACPD12X60 pushes and pulls with identical force because each stroke works on the rod-side area: 42.4 N at 0.5 MPa and 59.4 N at 0.7 MPa. The 12 mm bore drives a 6 mm rod with a female M3x0.5 thread, fed through an M5x0.8 port, and the 60 mm stroke is a made-to-order length since bore 12 tops out at 50 mm as a standard stroke.
The short ISO 21287-class body cuts roughly half the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, so it slots into slim fixtures and tight gantries. A fixed TPU bumper sits at each end, the through-rod resists rotation and can carry a sensor flag on the rear side, and speed spans 30-500 mm/s. Note this model is discontinued: the current direct is the ACED12X60, and you should confirm the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before swapping.
Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD12X60 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD12X60 |
|---|---|
| Series | ACPD DIN compact cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | ACED12X60 |
| Bore size | Ø12 mm |
| Stroke | 60 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 ACED12X60 (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 ACPD12X60
| ACPD | DIN compact cylinder (double-rod, discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 12 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×60 | 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 ACPD12X60 Is Used
Lab sample pusher
The 42.4 N symmetric output slides microscope slide trays or vial racks between stations on a compact benchtop analyzer where a full-length body would not fit.
Small-part ejection
Through-rod mounting lets the rear rod carry a position flag while the front rod kicks 60 mm-stroke plastic caps off a sorting chute at up to 500 mm/s.
Fixture presence check
Order the -S magnet version with CMSE or DMSE switches to confirm a jig lid is fully seated in an electronics assembly cell, using the rear rod as a second sensing point.
Replacing the Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD12X60 with the ACED12X60
At 42.4 N per direction this bore 12 unit suits light clamping and positioning; step up to the ACPD16 (75.4 N at 0.5 MPa) for a bit more muscle or down to nothing smaller in this family. The 60 mm stroke is non-standard for bore 12, so expect a made-to-order build. Choose the -S code if you later want CMSE or DMSE switches - without it there is no magnet. FA/FB flange or LB foot mounts bolt to the face, and for new projects the ACED12X60 is the current-production replacement. Remember a plain double-rod cylinder drifts when air is lost, so add a rod lock or pilot check if the load must stay put.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Current-production ACE → ACED12X60
- ✓ 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 ACPD12X60 FAQ
Both directions are identical because the rod-side area works on each stroke: 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 60 mm stroke is a made-to-order length above the 50 mm standard maximum for bore 12.
The short ISO 21287-class aluminium body saves about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, with FA/FB flange and LB foot options and a fixed TPU bumper at each end. Position sensing needs the optional -S magnet code, which enables CMSE or DMSE switches; without -S no magnet is fitted. This model is discontinued, so for new builds specify the ACED12X60 and verify the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions.
Request a Quote for the ACED12X60
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