This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the ACP series. You can still order this code here: we ship the current replacement ACED12X70SB, 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 ACPD12X70SB
The AirTAC ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD12X70SB is a double acting, double rod DIN-standard tight/compact air cylinder with a Ø12mm bore and 70mm stroke, M5×0.8 air ports and a hard-anodized aluminium body. This model is discontinued — the current-production replacement is the ACED12X70SB (ISO 21287 ACE), in the same bore, stroke and force class.
- BoreØ12 mm
- Stroke70 mm
- Port sizeM5×0.8
- Acting typeDouble acting, double rod
- Rod threadM3×0.5
- StatusDiscontinued → ACED12X70SB
- 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 ACPD12X70SB
A double acting, double-rod compact cylinder built to the DIN-standard ACP pattern, the ACPD12X70SB pushes a 6 mm rod out of both covers, so it delivers 42.4 N at 0.5 MPa and 59.4 N at 0.7 MPa in each direction - the rod-side area is identical on both strokes. The 70 mm stroke exceeds the 50 mm standard limit for a 12 mm bore, so this unit is made to order. The optional -S magnet is fitted on this code, letting you bolt CMSE or DMSE reed or solid-state switches straight to the body.
The hard-anodized aluminium body and S45C hard-chrome rod run on air filtered to 40 um at 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi), with a 1.5 MPa (215 psi) proof rating and speeds of 30-500 mm/s. Fixed TPU bumpers sit at both ends. Because the through-rod resists rotation and carries a symmetric mount, it suits small clamping fixtures where the back-end rod can also drive a sensor flag. Note this model is discontinued: the current direct is ACED12X70 in the same bore, stroke and force class - confirm ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before swapping. As a sizing rule, plan on roughly 25 N (about 2.5 kg of thrust) of real work at 0.5 MPa rather than the full 42.4 N rating.
Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD12X70SB Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD12X70SB |
|---|---|
| Series | ACPD DIN compact cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | ACED12X70SB |
| Bore size | Ø12 mm |
| Stroke | 70 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 ACED12X70SB (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 ACPD12X70SB
| ACPD | DIN compact cylinder (double-rod, discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 12 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×70 | 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 ACPD12X70SB Is Used
Small-part ejection in a plastic molding cell
The symmetric through-rod pushes finished 20 g caps off a narrow mold nest from either side at 42.4 N, and the 70 mm made-to-order stroke clears a deep pocket where a standard-length body would not fit.
Position-flag carrier on an electronics test bench
With the -S magnet fitted, CMSE switches track both end positions while the back-end rod drives a flag past a vision sensor, all inside a 12 mm bore footprint on a PCB fixture.
Sample press in a laboratory dispensing rig
The male M3x0.5 rod thread accepts a small press pad that applies about 2.5 kg of usable thrust at 0.5 MPa to seat microtiter plates, with fixed TPU bumpers limiting end-of-travel shock.
Replacing the Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD12X70SB with the ACED12X70SB
At 42.4 N per direction at 0.5 MPa, this 12 mm bore suits light clamping and positioning; step up to the 16 mm bore (75.4 N) if you need more margin, or down to nothing smaller - 12 mm is the smallest in the range. The 70 mm stroke is a made-to-order length above the 50 mm standard cap for this bore. The B code gives a male M3x0.5 rod thread and the S code carries the magnet for CMSE/DMSE switches. Like every double-rod cylinder it will drift if air is lost, so add a rod lock or pilot check for a held load. Order ACED12X70 as the current-production replacement and verify the ISO 21287 hole pattern first.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Current-production ACE → ACED12X70SB
- ✓ 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 ACPD12X70SB FAQ
Because a rod exits both covers, output 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.
It is a short-body compact cylinder whose mounting length is about 50% less than an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, with a hard-anodized aluminium body, M5x0.8 ports and FA/FB flange or LB foot mounts. The 70 mm stroke is non-standard for a 12 mm bore (50 mm max standard) and is made to order. The ACPD line is discontinued; ACED12X70 is the current ISO 21287 direct - confirm its mounting dimensions before swapping.
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