This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the ACP series. You can still order this code here: we ship the current replacement ACED16X50B, 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 ACPD16X50B
The AirTAC ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD16X50B is a double acting, double rod DIN-standard tight/compact air cylinder with a Ø16mm bore and 50mm stroke, M5×0.8 air ports and a hard-anodized aluminium body. This model is discontinued — the current-production replacement is the ACED16X50B (ISO 21287 ACE), in the same bore, stroke and force class.
- BoreØ16 mm
- Stroke50 mm
- Port sizeM5×0.8
- Acting typeDouble acting, double rod
- Rod threadM4×0.7
- StatusDiscontinued → ACED16X50B
- 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 ACPD16X50B
A double acting compact cylinder with a rod leaving both covers, the ACPD16X50B pushes and pulls with identical force because each stroke works on the rod-side area: 75.4 N at 0.5 MPa and 105.6 N at 0.7 MPa. The male rod thread (B code) on both ends suits knuckle or tooling attachments. This model is discontinued; the current-production successor is ACED16X50, the ISO 21287 direct in the same bore, stroke and force class.
The short ISO 21287 body saves roughly 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, so it slots into slim pick-and-place heads and test fixtures. The through-rod resists rotation and side load and can carry a sensor flag on the rear end, while fixed TPU bumpers pad both ends. Operating range is 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi) at 30-500 mm/s.
Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD16X50B Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD16X50B |
|---|---|
| Series | ACPD DIN compact cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | ACED16X50B |
| Bore size | Ø16 mm |
| Stroke | 50 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 ACED16X50B (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 ACPD16X50B
| ACPD | DIN compact cylinder (double-rod, discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 16 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×50 | 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 ACPD16X50B Is Used
Reciprocating transfer slides
The through-rod drives a small slide equally in both directions on a benchtop conveyor diverter, with the rear rod carrying a position flag for a proximity sensor.
Lab specimen pusher
At 75.4 N per side the cylinder advances sample trays between test stations in a compact analytical instrument where a full-length body will not fit.
Small-parts ejection
Male threaded rods on both ends accept knuckles that kick finished bushings off a machining fixture, with TPU bumpers softening each end stop.
Replacing the Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD16X50B with the ACED16X50B
For a 50 mm stroke needing 75 N or less in both directions, the 16 mm bore fits; step down to the 12 mm bore (42.4 N) for lighter clamping or up to the 20 mm bore (117.8 N) if the load grows. Note that a plain double-rod cylinder drifts when air is lost, so add a rod lock or pilot check for a held load. This unit has no magnet fitted; order the -S code if you need CMSE or DMSE switch positions. Confirm ISO 21287 mounting dimensions and order ACED16X50 as the current replacement.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Current-production ACE → ACED16X50B
- ✓ 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 ACPD16X50B 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, with a maximum of 15.4 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Both strokes use the rod-side area, so push and pull are always the same. The cylinder runs on 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi) air at 30-500 mm/s.
It is a short ISO 21287-class compact cylinder with a hard-anodized aluminium body, saving about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, with FA/FB flange or LB foot mounting. The ACPD16X50B is discontinued; ACED16X50 is the current direct successor in the same bore, stroke and force class - confirm the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before swapping.
Related AirTAC ACE Cylinders
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