This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the ACP series. You can still order this code here: we ship the current replacement ACED16X5SB, 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 ACPD16X5SB
The AirTAC ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD16X5SB is a double acting, double rod DIN-standard tight/compact air cylinder with a Ø16mm bore and 5mm stroke, M5×0.8 air ports and a hard-anodized aluminium body. This model is discontinued — the current-production replacement is the ACED16X5SB (ISO 21287 ACE), in the same bore, stroke and force class.
- BoreØ16 mm
- Stroke5 mm
- Port sizeM5×0.8
- Acting typeDouble acting, double rod
- Rod threadM4×0.7
- StatusDiscontinued → ACED16X5SB
- 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 ACPD16X5SB
Double acting with a rod leaving both covers, the ACPD16X5SB 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 5 mm stroke suits tiny clamp-and-release moves, and the through-rod resists rotation and light side load while the rear rod end can carry a sensor flag. This model carries the optional -S magnet, so CMSE or DMSE reed and solid-state switches can be mounted directly on the body. It is discontinued; the current-production successor is ACED16X5.
The short ISO 21287-class body saves roughly 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, which is why it fits cramped fixture plates and small guarding frames. A hard-anodized aluminium body, S45C hard-chrome rod, fixed TPU bumpers at both ends and a 30-500 mm/s speed range cover the duty. Operating window is 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi) with air filtered to 40 um.
Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD16X5SB Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD16X5SB |
|---|---|
| Series | ACPD DIN compact cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | ACED16X5SB |
| Bore size | Ø16 mm |
| Stroke | 5 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 ACED16X5SB (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 ACPD16X5SB
| ACPD | DIN compact cylinder (double-rod, discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 16 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×5 | 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 ACPD16X5SB Is Used
Micro part ejection
A 5 mm stroke with 75.4 N per side nudges machined pins or stamped blanks off a nest on a rotary indexing table without disturbing the fixture.
Switch-confirmed clamping
With the -S magnet fitted, a CMSE or DMSE switch on the body confirms the 5 mm clamp is made before a press or dispenser cycle starts.
Small lid hold-down
The through-rod clamps a test-piece lid symmetrically in a lab fixture, delivering 105.6 N at 0.7 MPa from either end of the 16 mm bore.
Replacing the Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD16X5SB with the ACED16X5SB
At 75.4 N per side, this 16 mm bore sits between the 12 mm ACPD (42.4 N) and the 20 mm version (117.8 N) - step up if your part weight or clamp force is marginal. The male rod thread (B code) takes standard I/Y knuckles directly. Remember that a plain double-rod cylinder drifts when air is lost, so add a rod lock or pilot check for a held load. Order ACED16X5 instead: same bore, stroke and force class, but confirm the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before swapping, since ACP is DIN-standard.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Current-production ACE → ACED16X5SB
- ✓ 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 ACPD16X5SB FAQ
It is a double-rod cylinder, so output is equal both ways: 75.4 N at 0.5 MPa and 105.6 N at 0.7 MPa per direction, with a maximum of 15.4 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Both strokes use the rod-side area of the 16 mm bore, so there is no push-versus-pull difference. Speed range is 30-500 mm/s and pressure runs 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi).
The short ISO 21287-class body saves about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, with FA/FB flange or LB foot mounting on the standard face. It has a fixed TPU bumper at each end and the -S magnet this model carries accepts CMSE / DMSE switches. ACPD is discontinued - order ACED16X5 as the current direct and verify the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions first.
Related AirTAC ACE Cylinders
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