This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the ACP series. You can still order this code here: we ship the current replacement ACED16X30B, 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 ACPD16X30B
The AirTAC ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD16X30B is a double acting, double rod DIN-standard tight/compact air cylinder with a Ø16mm bore and 30mm stroke, M5×0.8 air ports and a hard-anodized aluminium body. This model is discontinued — the current-production replacement is the ACED16X30B (ISO 21287 ACE), in the same bore, stroke and force class.
- BoreØ16 mm
- Stroke30 mm
- Port sizeM5×0.8
- Acting typeDouble acting, double rod
- Rod threadM4×0.7
- StatusDiscontinued → ACED16X30B
- 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 ACPD16X30B
A double acting compact cylinder with a rod leaving both covers, the ACPD16X30B pushes and pulls with identical force - 75.4 N at 0.5 MPa and 105.6 N at 0.7 MPa in either direction, because both strokes work on the rod-side area of the 16 mm bore. 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 each end, and stroke speed runs 30-500 mm/s over a 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi) supply.
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 slides. Note this model is discontinued: the current-production direct is the ACED16X30, so confirm ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before swapping. The rod end is male thread (B code) and the port is M5x0.8.
Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD16X30B Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD16X30B |
|---|---|
| Series | ACPD DIN compact cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | ACED16X30B |
| Bore size | Ø16 mm |
| Stroke | 30 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 ACED16X30B (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 ACPD16X30B
| ACPD | DIN compact cylinder (double-rod, discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 16 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×30 | 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 ACPD16X30B Is Used
Light part ejection
The rear rod pushes a machined aluminium blank off a small fixture while the front rod returns a stop pin - 75.4 N per side is enough for parts under 3 kg.
Symmetric slide drive
A through-rod drives a pick-and-place slide in a PCB handling gantry, with the male thread taking a yoke knuckle on each end for a balanced, rotation-resistant mount.
Compact test fixture
Inside a bench-top leak-test clamp where a full-length cylinder will not fit, the short body and 30 mm stroke apply about 45 N of practical holding force at 0.5 MPa.
Replacing the Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD16X30B with the ACED16X30B
At 75.4 N per side at 0.5 MPa, the 16 mm bore suits light clamping and transfer. Step down to the 12 mm bore (42.4 N) for smaller loads, or up to 20 mm (117.8 N) if you need more margin. The 30 mm stroke is within the 75 mm standard range for this bore. This unit has no magnet fitted; order the -S code if you want CMSE / DMSE switch sensing. Since ACPD is discontinued, select the ACED16X30 as the current replacement and verify the ISO 21287 mounting footprint.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Current-production ACE → ACED16X30B
- ✓ 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 ACPD16X30B FAQ
Yes - as a double-rod cylinder 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. The 8 mm rod exits both covers, operating pressure is 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi), and speed runs 30-500 mm/s.
Order the ACED16X30, the current ISO 21287 replacement (swap the P for an E). It matches the same 16 mm bore, 30 mm stroke and force class, and accepts FA/FB flange, LB foot and clevis hardware. Because the ACP is DIN-standard, confirm the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before swapping. Also note the magnet is only fitted when the -S code is ordered.
Related AirTAC ACE Cylinders
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