This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the ACP series. You can still order this code here: we ship the current replacement ACED16X120S, 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 ACPD16X120S
The AirTAC ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD16X120S 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 ACED16X120S (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 → ACED16X120S
- 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 ACPD16X120S
A double acting compact cylinder with a rod leaving both covers, the ACPD16X120S pushes and pulls with identical force because each stroke works on the rod-side area: 75.4 N at 0.5 MPa and 105.6 N at 0.7 MPa in either direction. The through-rod resists rotation and light side load, gives a symmetric mount, and lets the rear rod carry a sensor flag, while fixed TPU bumpers decelerate both ends. Speed range is 30-500 mm/s at 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi).
The 120 mm stroke is a made-to-order length, since bore 16 tops out at 75 mm as a standard stroke. The hard-anodized aluminium body keeps the mounting length roughly 50% shorter than an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, so it slots into tight fixtures and gantries. 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 ACPD16X120S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD16X120S |
|---|---|
| Series | ACPD DIN compact cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | ACED16X120S |
| 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 ACED16X120S (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 ACPD16X120S
| 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 ACPD16X120S Is Used
Bidirectional parts transfer
The equal 75.4 N push and pull at 0.5 MPa lets one compact cylinder load and unload small brackets on a benchtop fixture without reversing the port plumbing.
End-position verification on a tester
With the fitted -S magnet, CMSE or DMSE switches confirm both strokes of a 120 mm gauge slide, and the rear rod can carry a second flag for a mid-travel signal.
Compact lab press for vial capping
About 45 N of usable force at 0.5 MPa caps and seats small vials inside a guard where the short ISO 21287 body is the only cylinder that fits.
Replacing the Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD16X120S with the ACED16X120S
Size up or down by force: bore 12 gives 42.4 N at 0.5 MPa for lighter pick-and-place, while bore 20 reaches 117.8 N if 75.4 N is marginal. The 120 mm stroke is non-standard for this bore and is built to order. The through-rod suits symmetric tooling and the rear rod can drive a flag; the -S magnet on this model accepts CMSE or DMSE switches. A plain double-rod cylinder drifts when air is lost, so add a rod lock or pilot check for a held load. For new projects, order the ACED16X120 instead.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Current-production ACE → ACED16X120S
- ✓ 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 ACPD16X120S FAQ
Because a rod exits both covers, force is equal both ways: 75.4 N at 0.5 MPa and 105.6 N at 0.7 MPa, in either direction, on the rod-side area. Peak force at 1.0 MPa is 15.4 kgf. 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 120 mm stroke is a made-to-order length above the 75 mm standard maximum for bore 16.
The hard-anodized aluminium body follows the ISO 21287 compact format, saving about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, with FA/FB flange or LB foot brackets and an M4x0.7 female rod thread. This ACPD model is discontinued; the current-production ACED16X120 is the direct successor in the same bore, stroke and force class, but confirm the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before swapping since the ACP is DIN-standard.
Related AirTAC ACE Cylinders
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