This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the ACP series. You can still order this code here: we ship the current replacement ACED20X15, 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 ACPD20X15
The AirTAC ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD20X15 is a double acting, double rod DIN-standard tight/compact air cylinder with a Ø20mm bore and 15mm stroke, M5×0.8 air ports and a hard-anodized aluminium body. This model is discontinued — the current-production replacement is the ACED20X15 (ISO 21287 ACE), in the same bore, stroke and force class.
- BoreØ20 mm
- Stroke15 mm
- Port sizeM5×0.8
- Acting typeDouble acting, double rod
- Rod threadM6×1.0
- StatusDiscontinued → ACED20X15
- 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 ACPD20X15
A double acting compact cylinder with a rod leaving both covers, the ACPD20X15 pushes and pulls with identical force because each stroke works on the rod-side area: 117.8 N at 0.5 MPa and 164.9 N at 0.7 MPa. The 20 mm bore body is hard-anodized aluminium with an S45C hard-chrome rod, a fixed TPU bumper at each end, and a 15 mm stroke inside the 100 mm standard range for this bore. Note this model is discontinued; the current-production successor is ACED20X15.
The through-rod gives a symmetric mount, resists rotation and side load, and leaves a rear rod stub you can carry a sensor flag on. Its ISO 21287 short body saves about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, so it slots into tight fixtures. The optional -S magnet enables CMSE / DMSE switches; without it no magnet is fitted.
Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD20X15 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD20X15 |
|---|---|
| Series | ACPD DIN compact cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | ACED20X15 |
| Bore size | Ø20 mm |
| Stroke | 15 mm |
| Acting type | Double acting, double rod |
| Port size | M5×0.8 |
| Rod thread | M6×1.0 |
| 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 100 mm |
Specifications follow the official AirTAC ACP datasheet (now discontinued). The ACED20X15 (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 (Ø20mm)
| Pressure | Force (both ways) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 MPa | 118 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 165 N |
| Max (@1.0 MPa) | 24 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 ACPD20X15
| ACPD | DIN compact cylinder (double-rod, discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 20 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×15 | 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 ACPD20X15 Is Used
Fixture clamping
The 117.8 N per side at 0.5 MPa clamps small aluminum brackets in a drilling jig, and the 15 mm stroke clears the part quickly.
Push-pull indexing
With equal force both directions, one cylinder can index a slider forward and return it in a small assembly station without a second actuator.
Flag-driven position check
The rear rod stub carries a sensor flag, so with the optional -S magnet and a CMSE or DMSE switch the PLC confirms end positions on a gate mechanism.
Replacing the Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD20X15 with the ACED20X15
At 117.8 N per side, the 20 mm bore suits light clamping and transfer; step down to the 16 mm bore (75.4 N at 0.5 MPa) for smaller loads or up to the 25 mm bore (206.2 N) when you need roughly 75% more force. The 15 mm stroke is well inside the 100 mm standard limit for this bore. Remember a plain double-rod cylinder drifts when air is lost, so add a rod lock or pilot check for a held load. FA/FB flange and LB foot mountings bolt to the ISO 21287 face, and the -S code adds the magnet for CMSE / DMSE switches. For new projects, order ACED20X15 and confirm the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Current-production ACE → ACED20X15
- ✓ 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 ACPD20X15 FAQ
Because a rod exits both covers, output is equal both ways: 117.8 N at 0.5 MPa and 164.9 N at 0.7 MPa, with a maximum of 24.0 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 port is M5x0.8 with an M6x1.0 female rod thread.
The ISO 21287 short body saves about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, with a fixed TPU bumper at each end and FA/FB flange or LB foot options. The ACPD20X15 is discontinued; the direct successor is ACED20X15 in the same bore, stroke and force class - confirm the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before swapping.
Request a Quote for the ACED20X15
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