This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the ACP series. You can still order this code here: we ship the current replacement ACED12X60SB, 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 ACPD12X60SB
The AirTAC ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD12X60SB 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 ACED12X60SB (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 → ACED12X60SB
- 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 ACPD12X60SB
A double acting compact cylinder with a rod leaving both covers, the ACPD12X60SB pushes and pulls with identical output because each stroke works on the rod-side area: 42.4 N at 0.5 MPa and 59.4 N at 0.7 MPa in either direction. The 60 mm stroke is longer than the 50 mm standard for a 12 mm bore, so it is a made-to-order build, and the through-rod resists rotation and side load while the rear rod can carry a sensor flag. Speed range is 30-500 mm/s with a fixed TPU bumper at each end.
The hard-anodized aluminium body is an ISO 21287 short build that saves about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, so it slots into tight jigs and guard rails. Note that this model is discontinued; the current-production direct is the ACED12X60, so confirm the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before swapping.
Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD12X60SB Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD12X60SB |
|---|---|
| Series | ACPD DIN compact cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | ACED12X60SB |
| 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 ACED12X60SB (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 ACPD12X60SB
| 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 ACPD12X60SB Is Used
Eject confirmation on small assemblies
The rear rod carries a flag past a CMSE switch so a PCB test station confirms each part was pushed clear before the next cycle.
Light lid clamping on lab fixtures
With 42.4 N in both directions the through-rod clamps a small inspection lid and retracts with equal force, clearing the fixture symmetrically.
Push-pull sorting of small parts
A packaging line uses the dual rods to nudge misoriented caps off a conveyor track, relying on identical force whichever way the piston travels.
Replacing the Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD12X60SB with the ACED12X60SB
At 42.4 N per direction at 0.5 MPa this 12 mm bore suits light clamping and positioning; if the job needs more, the 16 mm bore gives 75.4 N and the 20 mm bore 117.8 N, while nothing smaller exists in the range. The piston drifts when air is lost, so add a rod lock or pilot check if the load must stay put. This unit already carries the optional -S magnet, so CMSE or DMSE switches mount directly, and the B code gives a male 6 mm rod thread. Order the ACED12X60 as the current replacement.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Current-production ACE → ACED12X60SB
- ✓ 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 ACPD12X60SB FAQ
Yes, equal both ways because a rod exits each cover and both strokes use the rod-side area: 42.4 N at 0.5 MPa and 59.4 N at 0.7 MPa per direction, with a maximum of 8.6 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Operating pressure is 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi), proof 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 for this bore.
The 12 mm bore normally stops at 50 mm of standard stroke, so 60 mm is built to order. More importantly, the whole ACPD family is discontinued; the current-production successor is the ACED12X60 (swap the P for an E), an ISO 21287 compact with the same bore, stroke and force class. Confirm the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions against your fixture before swapping, since the ACP follows the older DIN-standard layout.
Related AirTAC ACE Cylinders
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