This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the ACP series. You can still order this code here: we ship the current replacement ACED12X60S, 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 ACPD12X60S
The AirTAC ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD12X60S 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 ACED12X60S (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 → ACED12X60S
- 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 ACPD12X60S
A double acting, double-rod compact cylinder built to the DIN-standard ACP pattern, the ACPD12X60S pushes a 12 mm bore through a 60 mm stroke with a rod leaving both covers. Because each side works on the rod-side area, output is a symmetric 42.4 N at 0.5 MPa and 59.4 N at 0.7 MPa in either direction - no push/pull mismatch to compensate for. The 60 mm stroke is longer than the 50 mm maximum standard stroke for this bore, so it is a made-to-order build. This model is discontinued; the current-production direct is the ISO 21287 ACED12X60 in the same bore, stroke and force class.
The through-rod resists rotation and light side load and gives a symmetric mount, and the rear rod can carry a sensor flag on a small fixture. The short ISO 21287-class body saves roughly 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, which matters inside slim pick-and-place heads and tight guarding. At 0.5 MPa, plan on about 25 N (roughly 2.5 kg) of real work once you keep a margin under the 42.4 N rating - enough for light vertical lifts of small parts. The -S magnet this model carries accepts CMSE / DMSE switches, and a fixed TPU bumper sits at both ends. Running spec: 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi), 30-500 mm/s, -20 to +70 C.
Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD12X60S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD12X60S |
|---|---|
| Series | ACPD DIN compact cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | ACED12X60S |
| 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 ACED12X60S (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 ACPD12X60S
| 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 ACPD12X60S Is Used
Symmetric small-part ejection
The equal 42.4 N output in both directions lets a tiny stamping die eject and retract with identical force, so no direction-dependent tuning is needed on the fixture.
Flag-driven position sensing on a slim slide
With the -S magnet fitted, CMSE or DMSE switches read both end positions off the through-rod, keeping the sensor track inside a narrow gantry head.
Light lab press and sample transfer
About 2.5 kg of usable vertical thrust at 0.5 MPa is enough to seat vials or lift small sample trays in compact analytical equipment where space is scarce.
Replacing the Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD12X60S with the ACED12X60S
At 42.4 N both ways at 0.5 MPa, this 12 mm bore suits light-duty symmetric tasks; step down is not available in this family, while the 16 mm bore gives 75.4 N at 0.5 MPa if you need more. The 60 mm stroke is non-standard for bore 12 (max standard 50 mm), so expect a made-to-order unit. A plain double-rod cylinder drifts when air is lost - add a rod lock or pilot check if the load must stay put. Mounting uses FA/FB flange or LB foot on the compact face. Since the ACPD is discontinued, order the ACED12X60 and confirm the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before swapping.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Current-production ACE → ACED12X60S
- ✓ 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 ACPD12X60S 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, using the rod-side area on each stroke. Peak output at 1.0 MPa is 8.6 kgf. Operating range is 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi), proof pressure 1.5 MPa (215 psi), speed 30-500 mm/s, with an M5x0.8 port and M3x0.5 female rod thread.
The short ISO 21287-class body saves about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, and a fixed TPU bumper decelerates each end. The ACPD12X60S is discontinued, so order the ACED12X60 - same 12 mm bore, 60 mm stroke and force class - and confirm the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before the swap. The -S magnet on this unit carries CMSE / DMSE switches; on the replacement the magnet is the optional -S code.
Related AirTAC ACE Cylinders
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