This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the ACP series. You can still order this code here: we ship the current replacement ACED16X70S, 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 ACPD16X70S
The AirTAC ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD16X70S 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 ACED16X70S (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 → ACED16X70S
- 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 ACPD16X70S
A double acting compact cylinder with a rod leaving both covers, the ACPD16X70S pushes with identical force in each direction because both strokes work on the rod-side area: 75.4 N at 0.5 MPa and 105.6 N at 0.7 MPa. The 8 mm through-rod resists rotation and side load, and the rear rod can carry a sensor flag while the front rod does the work. The -S magnet is fitted on this unit, so CMSE or DMSE reed and solid-state switches mount directly on the body. Note that this model is discontinued; the current-production successor is ACED16X70.
The hard-anodized aluminium body with S45C hard-chrome rod is an ISO 21287 short build, saving roughly 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, which is why it slots into tight jigs and guarding. A fixed TPU bumper sits at each end, ports are M5x0.8, speed range is 30-500 mm/s, and pressure runs 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi).
Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD16X70S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD16X70S |
|---|---|
| Series | ACPD DIN compact cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | ACED16X70S |
| 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 ACED16X70S (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 ACPD16X70S
| 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 ACPD16X70S Is Used
Position-flagged ejection on packaging lines
The rear rod carries a switch flag while CMSE or DMSE switches on the -S magnet confirm extend and retract of small carton pushers at up to 500 mm/s.
Symmetric clamp in a test fixture
Equal 75.4 N force both ways lets a jig clamp a PCB carrier from either side with one cylinder, and the 70 mm stroke clears loading by hand.
Reciprocating diverter on a small conveyor
The through-rod resists the side load of nudging parcels between lanes, and the short ISO 21287 body fits under the side rail where a longer cylinder cannot.
Replacing the Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD16X70S with the ACED16X70S
For a 70 mm stroke needing under 75 N per direction, the 16 mm bore is right; step down to the 12 mm bore (42.4 N at 0.5 MPa) for lighter pick-and-place, or up to 20 mm (117.8 N) when the load grows. The through-rod gives a symmetric mount and the female M4x0.7 rod thread accepts standard I/Y knuckles. Remember it will drift if air is lost - add a rod lock or pilot check for a held load. Before ordering, confirm ISO 21287 mounting dimensions and switch to ACED16X70, the direct replacement.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Current-production ACE → ACED16X70S
- ✓ 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 ACPD16X70S FAQ
Yes - the double-rod design uses the rod-side area on both strokes, so force is equal each way: 75.4 N at 0.5 MPa, 105.6 N at 0.7 MPa, with a maximum of 15.4 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Operating pressure is 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi), proof pressure 1.5 MPa (215 psi), speed 30-500 mm/s, and the port is M5x0.8.
The ISO 21287 compact aluminium body saves about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, so it fits shallow gantries and guarding; FA/FB flange or LB foot brackets bolt to the standard face. The TPU bumper at each end is a fixed deceleration pad only - it never holds or brakes a load, so use a rod lock or pilot check where position must be kept. This model is discontinued; ACED16X70 is the current direct, so confirm ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before swapping.
Related AirTAC ACE Cylinders
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