This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the ACP series. You can still order this code here: we ship the current replacement ACED16X15B, 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 ACPD16X15B
The AirTAC ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD16X15B is a double acting, double rod DIN-standard tight/compact air cylinder with a Ø16mm bore and 15mm stroke, M5×0.8 air ports and a hard-anodized aluminium body. This model is discontinued — the current-production replacement is the ACED16X15B (ISO 21287 ACE), in the same bore, stroke and force class.
- BoreØ16 mm
- Stroke15 mm
- Port sizeM5×0.8
- Acting typeDouble acting, double rod
- Rod threadM4×0.7
- StatusDiscontinued → ACED16X15B
- 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 ACPD16X15B
Double acting with a rod exiting both covers, the ACPD16X15B is a DIN-standard compact cylinder in the discontinued ACPD series. Its 16 mm bore delivers 75.4 N at 0.5 MPa and 105.6 N at 0.7 MPa in BOTH directions, because each stroke works on the rod-side area. The male rod thread (B code) and 8 mm rod suit small clamping and positioning heads. The short ISO 21287-class body saves about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, so it slots into tight fixtures and guarding.
The through-rod resists rotation and light side load and gives a symmetric mount, and the rear rod can carry a sensor flag. A fixed TPU bumper sits at both ends, and speed runs 30-500 mm/s over 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi). This model is discontinued: the current-production direct is ACED16X15, so confirm ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before swapping.
Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD16X15B Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD16X15B |
|---|---|
| Series | ACPD DIN compact cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | ACED16X15B |
| Bore size | Ø16 mm |
| Stroke | 15 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 ACED16X15B (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 ACPD16X15B
| ACPD | DIN compact cylinder (double-rod, discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 16 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×15 | 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 ACPD16X15B Is Used
Small-part ejection
The symmetric 75.4 N push and pull ejects finished bushings or pins from a machining fixture in both stroke directions without reorienting the cylinder.
Gated inspection station
With the rear rod carrying a flag, the 15 mm stroke toggles a vision-check gate on a packaging line; add the -S magnet for CMSE switching.
Slide transfer head
Equal force both ways moves a small carrier between two nest positions on an electronics assembly bench at up to 500 mm/s.
Replacing the Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD16X15B with the ACED16X15B
At 75.4 N per side, this 16 mm bore sits between the 12 mm ACPD (42.4 N) and the 20 mm ACPD (117.8 N) at 0.5 MPa. Step up to 20 mm if your jig needs more margin, or down to 12 mm for lighter pick-and-place heads. Note it does not hold position when air is lost - add a rod lock or pilot check for a held load. FA/FB flange and LB foot mountings bolt to the standard face, and the optional -S magnet enables CMSE / DMSE switches (this code has no magnet). Order ACED16X15 as the current replacement.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Current-production ACE → ACED16X15B
- ✓ 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 ACPD16X15B FAQ
Because a rod exits both covers, force is equal in both directions: 75.4 N at 0.5 MPa and 105.6 N at 0.7 MPa on each stroke (rod-side area). Maximum force at 1.0 MPa is 15.4 kgf. Operating range is 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi), proof 1.5 MPa (215 psi), speed 30-500 mm/s.
The short ISO 21287-class body cuts mounting length by about 50% versus an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, with a fixed TPU bumper at each end and FA/FB or LB mounting options. The ACPD series is discontinued; ACED16X15 is the current direct successor in the same bore, stroke and force class - confirm ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before ordering.
Related AirTAC ACE Cylinders
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