This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the ACP series. You can still order this code here: we ship the current replacement ACED16X70B, 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 ACPD16X70B
The AirTAC ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD16X70B is a double acting, double rod DIN-standard tight/compact air cylinder with a Ø16mm bore and 70mm stroke, M5×0.8 air ports and a hard-anodized aluminium body. This model is discontinued — the current-production replacement is the ACED16X70B (ISO 21287 ACE), in the same bore, stroke and force class.
- BoreØ16 mm
- Stroke70 mm
- Port sizeM5×0.8
- Acting typeDouble acting, double rod
- Rod threadM4×0.7
- StatusDiscontinued → ACED16X70B
- 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 ACPD16X70B
This double acting compact cylinder carries a rod out of BOTH covers, so the 16 mm bore delivers the same 75.4 N at 0.5 MPa (105.6 N at 0.7 MPa) whether it pushes or pulls - both strokes work on the rod-side area. The 8 mm through-rod resists rotation and side load, gives a symmetric mounting face, and leaves the rear rod free to carry a sensor flag. A fixed TPU bumper sits at each end, and stroke speed runs 30-500 mm/s.
The short ISO 21287-class body saves about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, so it slots into slim fixtures and sliding guards. This model is discontinued - the current-production direct is ACED16X70, so confirm the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before swapping.
Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD16X70B Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD16X70B |
|---|---|
| Series | ACPD DIN compact cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | ACED16X70B |
| Bore size | Ø16 mm |
| Stroke | 70 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 ACED16X70B (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 ACPD16X70B
| ACPD | DIN compact cylinder (double-rod, discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 16 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×70 | 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 ACPD16X70B Is Used
Reciprocating conveyor diverter
The through-rod pushes a lightweight plastic diverter blade one way and pulls it back with identical 75.4 N force, keeping divert timing equal in both directions on a packaging line.
Two-position test fixture flag
The rear rod carries a sensor flag while the front rod actuates a small go/no-go gauge, so one cylinder drives the check and the position readout on an electronics assembly bench.
Light parts press-off
About 45 N of usable force at 0.5 MPa is enough to eject small bushings or pins from a plastic molding nest, with the TPU bumper softening each end of the 70 mm stroke.
Replacing the Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD16X70B with the ACED16X70B
At 75.4 N per direction this sits in the light-duty band: step down to the 12 mm bore (42.4 N) for tiny pick-and-place heads, or up to the 20 mm bore (117.8 N) when a fixture clamp needs more grip. The 70 mm stroke is within the 75 mm standard limit for bore 16, so no made-to-order build is needed. The B code gives a male M4x0.7 rod thread; the port is M5x0.8. This unit has no magnet - order the -S version if you need CMSE or DMSE switches. Since it is discontinued, spec ACED16X70 as the replacement and verify ISO 21287 mounting dimensions. Remember the piston drifts when air is lost; add a rod lock or pilot check if the load must stay put.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Current-production ACE → ACED16X70B
- ✓ 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 ACPD16X70B FAQ
Yes - the double-rod design means both strokes use the rod-side area, so output is equal both ways: 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 range is 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi), proof pressure 1.5 MPa (215 psi), speed 30-500 mm/s, and the 8 mm rod ends in a male M4x0.7 thread (B code).
Only if the -S magnet option was ordered - this version (no S code) has no magnet, so CMSE or DMSE switches cannot be mounted. The ACPD family is discontinued; the current-production replacement is ACED16X70, an ISO 21287 compact cylinder in the same bore, stroke and force class. Confirm the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions against your fixture before swapping, since the ACP was built to a DIN-standard footprint.
Related AirTAC ACE Cylinders
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