This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the ACP series. You can still order this code here: we ship the current replacement ACED16X20, 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 ACPD16X20
The AirTAC ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD16X20 is a double acting, double rod DIN-standard tight/compact air cylinder with a Ø16mm bore and 20mm stroke, M5×0.8 air ports and a hard-anodized aluminium body. This model is discontinued — the current-production replacement is the ACED16X20 (ISO 21287 ACE), in the same bore, stroke and force class.
- BoreØ16 mm
- Stroke20 mm
- Port sizeM5×0.8
- Acting typeDouble acting, double rod
- Rod threadM4×0.7
- StatusDiscontinued → ACED16X20
- 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 ACPD16X20
A double acting compact cylinder with a rod leaving both covers, the ACPD16X20 works from a 16 mm bore and a 20 mm stroke. Because each side of the piston sees the rod-side area, it delivers an identical 75.4 N at 0.5 MPa and 105.6 N at 0.7 MPa in either direction - no push/pull imbalance to compensate for. The through-rod resists rotation and light side load, and the rear rod stub is handy for carrying a sensor flag. This model is discontinued; the current-production successor is the ACED16X20.
The hard-anodized aluminium body with an S45C hard-chrome rod keeps the short ISO 21287-style build, which saves roughly 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder - ideal for tight jigs and guarding. Fixed TPU bumpers sit at both ends, speed runs 30-500 mm/s, and the optional -S magnet enables CMSE / DMSE switches; without -S there is no magnet fitted.
Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD16X20 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD16X20 |
|---|---|
| Series | ACPD DIN compact cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | ACED16X20 |
| Bore size | Ø16 mm |
| Stroke | 20 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 ACED16X20 (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 ACPD16X20
| ACPD | DIN compact cylinder (double-rod, discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 16 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×20 | 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 ACPD16X20 Is Used
Small-parts ejection from fixtures
The symmetric 75.4 N push and pull at 0.5 MPa ejects machined bushings or stamped clips off a jig in both travel directions within a 20 mm envelope.
Dual-end actuation on test rigs
With a rod at each cover, one ACPD16X20 presses a probe from the front while the rear rod carries a flag past a CMSE or DMSE switch (order the -S magnet) for cycle counting.
Replacing the Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD16X20 with the ACED16X20
For a 20 mm stroke in this force band, the ACPD16X20 gives 75.4 N each way at 0.5 MPa; step down to a 12 mm bore (42.4 N) for lighter tooling or up to a 20 mm bore (117.8 N) if the load grows. Remember it drifts when air is lost - add a rod lock or pilot check if the load must be held. FA/FB flange and LB foot mountings bolt to the ISO 21287 face, and the female M4x0.7 rod thread takes standard I/Y knuckles. Since this unit is discontinued, order the ACED16X20 as the direct and confirm the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before swapping.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Current-production ACE → ACED16X20
- ✓ 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 ACPD16X20 FAQ
Yes - the double-rod design exposes the rod-side area on both strokes, 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 pressure 1.5 MPa (215 psi), speed 30-500 mm/s, and the bore 16 port is M5x0.8.
This model is no longer in production; the current direct is the ACED16X20 (swap the P for an E), which matches the same bore, stroke and force class. Confirm the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before swapping, since the ACP is DIN-standard. For sensing on either generation, the optional -S magnet code enables CMSE or DMSE reed and solid-state switches; a unit ordered without -S carries no magnet.
Request a Quote for the ACED16X20
Send us the quantity and destination. We confirm price, stock and lead time on the ACED16X20 replacement — usually within 7-8 hours.