This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the ACP series. You can still order this code here: we ship the current replacement ACED20X15SB, 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 ACPD20X15SB
The AirTAC ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD20X15SB 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 ACED20X15SB (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 → ACED20X15SB
- 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 ACPD20X15SB
This is a double acting, double-rod compact cylinder: a 10 mm rod exits both covers of the hard-anodized aluminium body, so the output force is equal in both directions because both strokes work on the rod-side area. At 0.5 MPa the 20 mm bore delivers 117.8 N either way, rising to 164.9 N at 0.7 MPa. The 15 mm stroke suits short-reach tooling, and the through-rod resists rotation and side load while the rear rod can carry a sensor flag. Speed range is 30-500 mm/s with a fixed TPU bumper at each end.
The short ISO 21287-class body saves about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, which is why it fits tight jigs and guards. This model carries the optional -S magnet, so CMSE or DMSE reed or solid-state switches can be mounted directly on the body. Note that ACPD is discontinued: the current-production direct is ACED20X15, so confirm the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before swapping. As a rule of thumb, plan on about 70 N (roughly 7 kg of thrust) of real work at 0.5 MPa rather than the full rating.
Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD20X15SB Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD20X15SB |
|---|---|
| Series | ACPD DIN compact cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | ACED20X15SB |
| 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 ACED20X15SB (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 ACPD20X15SB
| 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 ACPD20X15SB Is Used
Fixture clamping
The 117.8 N per-direction force at 0.5 MPa clamps small aluminium or plastic workpieces in drilling and milling jigs, with the 15 mm stroke clearing the part quickly.
Push-off on small conveyors
Mount the through-rod across a narrow conveyor to divert cartons or trays; the rear rod gives a symmetric mount and a place for a sensor flag when the -S magnet is used.
Test-rig actuation
Compact bench testers and go/no-go gauges use the short body where a full-length profile cylinder will not fit, with CMSE or DMSE switches reporting end positions.
Replacing the Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD20X15SB with the ACED20X15SB
For a 15 mm stroke at this force class, 117.8 N per direction at 0.5 MPa covers light clamping and part transfer. If your load needs more, step up to bore 25 (206.2 N at 0.5 MPa); if less, bore 16 gives 75.4 N. Like any plain double-rod cylinder it will drift when air is lost, so add a rod lock or pilot check for a held load. The male rod thread (B code) and PT ports are standard here, and the fitted -S magnet accepts CMSE / DMSE switches. Order ACED20X15 as the current replacement and verify ISO 21287 mounting dimensions.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Current-production ACE → ACED20X15SB
- ✓ 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 ACPD20X15SB FAQ
Because a rod exits both covers, the force is equal both ways: 117.8 N at 0.5 MPa and 164.9 N at 0.7 MPa, based on the rod-side area. Maximum force at 1.0 MPa is 24.0 kgf. Operating pressure is 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi), proof pressure 1.5 MPa (215 psi), and speed 30-500 mm/s.
The ISO 21287-class compact body saves about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, so it fits shallow guards, gantries and jigs. FA/FB flange and LB foot mounts bolt to the standard face. The ACPD family is discontinued; the current-production direct is ACED20X15 (same bore, stroke and force class). Confirm the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before swapping, since ACP is DIN-standard, and remember the magnet here is the optional -S code, not a default.
Related AirTAC ACE Cylinders
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