This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the ACP series. You can still order this code here: we ship the current replacement ACED16X45, 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 ACPD16X45
The AirTAC ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD16X45 is a double acting, double rod DIN-standard tight/compact air cylinder with a Ø16mm bore and 45mm stroke, M5×0.8 air ports and a hard-anodized aluminium body. This model is discontinued — the current-production replacement is the ACED16X45 (ISO 21287 ACE), in the same bore, stroke and force class.
- BoreØ16 mm
- Stroke45 mm
- Port sizeM5×0.8
- Acting typeDouble acting, double rod
- Rod threadM4×0.7
- StatusDiscontinued → ACED16X45
- 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 ACPD16X45
A double acting compact cylinder with a rod leaving both covers, the ACPD16X45 pushes and pulls with the same 75.4 N at 0.5 MPa because both strokes work on the rod-side area of the 16 mm bore. The through-rod resists rotation and light side load, gives a symmetric mounting face, and the rear rod can carry a sensor flag, while fixed TPU bumpers at each end take the end-of-stroke shock. Speed range is 30-500 mm/s at 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi).
The short ISO 21287-class body saves roughly 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, so it slots into tight fixtures, small guards and compact pick stations. Note this model is discontinued: the current-production direct is the ACED16X45 (swap the P for an E) in the same bore, stroke and force class - confirm the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before swapping. As a rule of thumb, plan on about 45 N (roughly 4.6 kg of thrust) of real work at 0.5 MPa rather than the full rating.
Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD16X45 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD16X45 |
|---|---|
| Series | ACPD DIN compact cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | ACED16X45 |
| Bore size | Ø16 mm |
| Stroke | 45 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 ACED16X45 (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 ACPD16X45
| ACPD | DIN compact cylinder (double-rod, discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 16 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×45 | 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 ACPD16X45 Is Used
Small-part ejection from jigs
The symmetric 75.4 N push and pull in both directions ejects machined bushings or plastic caps from a drilling jig and retracts the ejector with equal force, all inside a compact headstock.
Position flag on the rear rod
With the optional -S magnet ordered, a CMSE or DMSE switch on the body reads the rear rod position on a 45 mm stroke, confirming a gate or fixture is fully home before the cycle continues.
Light press-fit of electronics
About 4.6 kg of usable thrust at 0.5 MPa presses connectors or bearings into small housings on an electronics assembly bench, where the short body fits under a low overhead frame.
Replacing the Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD16X45 with the ACED16X45
At 75.4 N per direction, this 16 mm bore suits light clamping and small part transfer; step down to the 12 mm bore (42.4 N) for tiny fixtures or up to the 20 mm bore (117.8 N) when you need more margin. Like any plain double-rod cylinder it will drift when air is lost, so add a rod lock or pilot check if the load must be held. The rod end is female M4x0.7 and the air port is M5x0.8. The magnet is not fitted on this code - order the -S variant if you want CMSE / DMSE switches, and specify FA/FB flange or LB foot to match your fixture. For new designs, specify the ACED16X45 instead, since this ACPD is discontinued.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Current-production ACE → ACED16X45
- ✓ 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 ACPD16X45 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, both on the rod-side area of the 16 mm bore. At 1.0 MPa the maximum is 15.4 kgf. Operating pressure is 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi) with a 1.5 MPa (215 psi) proof rating, and speed runs 30-500 mm/s.
The hard-anodized aluminium body follows the short ISO 21287-class format, saving about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, with FA/FB flange or LB foot mounting and a fixed TPU bumper at each end. The ACPD16X45 itself is discontinued; the current-production direct is the ACED16X45 in the same bore, stroke and force class - confirm the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before swapping, and remember the magnet is only present when the -S code is ordered.
Request a Quote for the ACED16X45
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