This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the ACP series. You can still order this code here: we ship the current replacement ACED16X120B, 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 ACPD16X120B
The AirTAC ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD16X120B is a double acting, double rod DIN-standard tight/compact air cylinder with a Ø16mm bore and 120mm stroke, M5×0.8 air ports and a hard-anodized aluminium body. This model is discontinued — the current-production replacement is the ACED16X120B (ISO 21287 ACE), in the same bore, stroke and force class.
- BoreØ16 mm
- Stroke120 mm
- Port sizeM5×0.8
- Acting typeDouble acting, double rod
- Rod threadM4×0.7
- StatusDiscontinued → ACED16X120B
- 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 ACPD16X120B
A double acting, double-rod compact cylinder, the ACPD16X120B pushes a male-threaded 8 mm rod out of BOTH covers, so the force is identical on each stroke: 75.4 N at 0.5 MPa and 105.6 N at 0.7 MPa. The 120 mm stroke is longer than the 75 mm standard limit for a 16 mm bore, so it is built to order. Its hard-anodized aluminium body is an ISO 21287 short-body design that saves roughly 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, which is why it slots into slim fixtures and guarding where a full-length body cannot go.
The through-rod resists rotation and side load and gives a symmetric mount, and the rear rod can carry a sensor flag. Fixed TPU bumpers decelerate at each end, and the piston runs 30-500 mm/s on air filtered to 40 um at 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi). Note this model is discontinued: the current direct is the ACED16X120, so confirm ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before swapping.
Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD16X120B Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD16X120B |
|---|---|
| Series | ACPD DIN compact cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | ACED16X120B |
| Bore size | Ø16 mm |
| Stroke | 120 mm |
| Acting type | Double acting, double rod |
| Port size | M5×0.8 |
| Rod thread | M4×0.7 |
| 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 75 mm |
Specifications follow the official AirTAC ACP datasheet (now discontinued). The ACED16X120B (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 (Ø16mm)
| Pressure | Force (both ways) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 MPa | 75 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 106 N |
| Max (@1.0 MPa) | 15 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 ACPD16X120B
| ACPD | DIN compact cylinder (double-rod, discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 16 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×120 | 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 ACPD16X120B Is Used
Reciprocating test slide
The double rod drives a small electronics test carriage back and forth with equal 75.4 N force in each direction, and the rear rod carries the position flag.
Compact fixture ejector
Ejects finished connector housings from a slim PCB assembly jig where the short ISO 21287 body is the only cylinder that fits behind the tooling plate.
Lab sample pusher
Pushes sample vials between stations on an analytical benchtop unit, using the symmetric through-rod mount to keep the pusher aligned over 120 mm of travel.
Replacing the Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD16X120B with the ACED16X120B
For light clamping or transfer work in the 75 N class, the 16 mm bore with a 120 mm made-to-order stroke fits; drop to the 12 mm bore (42.4 N at 0.5 MPa) for lighter duties or step up to the 20 mm bore (117.8 N) if you need more margin. The B code gives a male M4x0.7 rod thread, and the port is M5x0.8. If a load must stay put when air is lost, add a rod lock or pilot check, since this cylinder drifts. No magnet is fitted on this code, so CMSE or DMSE switches cannot be used; order the -S version if sensing is needed. Replacement: ACED16X120.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Current-production ACE → ACED16X120B
- ✓ 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 ACPD16X120B FAQ
Because a rod exits both covers, output is equal both ways: 75.4 N at 0.5 MPa and 105.6 N at 0.7 MPa, with a maximum of 15.4 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Both strokes use the rod-side area, so there is no push-versus-pull difference. Pressure range is 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi) and speed is 30-500 mm/s.
Strokes above 75 mm on this bore are made to order, so lead time applies. The body is a compact ISO 21287 design with fixed TPU bumpers at both ends, an M5x0.8 port and a male M4x0.7 rod thread; mounting brackets from the FA/FB, LB and CA/CB family bolt to the standard face. This model is discontinued, so also price the ACED16X120 as the current replacement and confirm its ISO 21287 mounting dimensions.
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