This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the ACP series. You can still order this code here: we ship the current replacement ACED16X160B, 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 ACPD16X160B
The AirTAC ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD16X160B is a double acting, double rod DIN-standard tight/compact air cylinder with a Ø16mm bore and 160mm stroke, M5×0.8 air ports and a hard-anodized aluminium body. This model is discontinued — the current-production replacement is the ACED16X160B (ISO 21287 ACE), in the same bore, stroke and force class.
- BoreØ16 mm
- Stroke160 mm
- Port sizeM5×0.8
- Acting typeDouble acting, double rod
- Rod threadM4×0.7
- StatusDiscontinued → ACED16X160B
- 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 ACPD16X160B
This is a double acting, double-rod compact cylinder: a piston rod exits both covers, so the 16 mm bore delivers the same 75.4 N at 0.5 MPa (105.6 N at 0.7 MPa) on every stroke, in either direction. The 160 mm stroke is a made-to-order length - the longest standard stroke for bore 16 is 75 mm - and the B code gives a male rod thread. The through-rod resists rotation and side load, 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.
The short ISO 21287-class body saves roughly 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, which is why it suits narrow slides and fixture arms. Note this unit is discontinued; the current-production direct is ACED16X160, so confirm ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before swapping. There is no magnet fitted - the optional -S code is required for CMSE / DMSE switches.
Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD16X160B Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD16X160B |
|---|---|
| Series | ACPD DIN compact cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | ACED16X160B |
| Bore size | Ø16 mm |
| Stroke | 160 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 ACED16X160B (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 ACPD16X160B
| ACPD | DIN compact cylinder (double-rod, discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 16 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×160 | 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 ACPD16X160B Is Used
Reciprocating test fixture
The through-rod drives a small burn-in carriage back and forth on an electronics test bench, with equal 75.4 N force in both travel directions at 0.5 MPa.
Compact pick slide on a PCB line
The short body fits inside a narrow gantry where a full-length profile cylinder will not, and the rear rod carries a flag for CMSE switches when the -S magnet is ordered.
Replacing the Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD16X160B with the ACED16X160B
At 75.4 N per side, bore 16 sits between the 12 mm bore (42.4 N) and the 20 mm bore (117.8 N) at 0.5 MPa - step up if your jig needs more than about 45 N of working force. The 160 mm stroke is non-standard and built to order. FA/FB flange and LB foot mountings bolt to the ISO 21287 face. A plain double-rod cylinder drifts when air is lost, so add a rod lock or pilot check for a held load. Order ACED16X160 as the current replacement.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Current-production ACE → ACED16X160B
- ✓ 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 ACPD16X160B FAQ
Yes - the double-rod design means both strokes use the rod-side area, so force is equal either way: 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. Operating pressure is 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi), proof 1.5 MPa (215 psi), speed 30-500 mm/s, and the port is M5x0.8. The 160 mm stroke exceeds the 75 mm standard maximum for bore 16, so it is made to order.
The ACPD family is no longer in production. The current-production direct is ACED16X160 (swap the P for an E), an ISO 21287 compact cylinder in the same bore, stroke and force class. Because the ACP is DIN-standard, confirm the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before swapping. If you need position sensing, remember the magnet is only fitted when the -S code is ordered, enabling CMSE / DMSE switches.
Related AirTAC ACE Cylinders
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