This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the ACP series. You can still order this code here: we ship the current replacement ACED20X160, 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 ACPD20X160
The AirTAC ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD20X160 is a double acting, double rod DIN-standard tight/compact air cylinder with a Ø20mm bore and 160mm stroke, M5×0.8 air ports and a hard-anodized aluminium body. This model is discontinued — the current-production replacement is the ACED20X160 (ISO 21287 ACE), in the same bore, stroke and force class.
- BoreØ20 mm
- Stroke160 mm
- Port sizeM5×0.8
- Acting typeDouble acting, double rod
- Rod threadM6×1.0
- StatusDiscontinued → ACED20X160
- 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 ACPD20X160
A double acting compact cylinder with a rod leaving both covers, the ACPD20X160 pushes and pulls with identical output: 117.8 N at 0.5 MPa and 164.9 N at 0.7 MPa in either direction, because both strokes work on the rod-side area of the 20 mm bore. The through-rod resists rotation and side load, gives a symmetric mounting point, and the rear rod can carry a sensor flag. A fixed TPU bumper sits at each end, and travel speed runs 30-500 mm/s.
The 160 mm stroke is longer than the 100 mm standard limit for bore 20, so this unit is made to order. The short ISO 21287-class body saves roughly 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, which helps in tight gantries and guarding. Note this model is discontinued - the current-production direct is ACED20X160, so confirm ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before swapping.
Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD20X160 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD20X160 |
|---|---|
| Series | ACPD DIN compact cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | ACED20X160 |
| Bore size | Ø20 mm |
| Stroke | 160 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 ACED20X160 (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 ACPD20X160
| ACPD | DIN compact cylinder (double-rod, discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 20 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×160 | 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 ACPD20X160 Is Used
Reciprocating test fixture
The equal 117.8 N force in both directions suits a lab fixture that must press a PCB probe block down and retract it with the same rated output, with the rear rod carrying a position flag.
Compact indexing slide
On a small rotary indexing table, the through-rod resists side load and rotation while the short body fits where a full-length ISO 15552 profile cylinder cannot.
Push-push carton gate
A packaging line gate that must push a carton one way and return a stopper the other way uses the same 164.9 N at 0.7 MPa on both strokes, with no direction bias.
Replacing the Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD20X160 with the ACED20X160
At 20 mm bore this sits between the 16 mm (75.4 N at 0.5 MPa) and 25 mm (206.2 N at 0.5 MPa) sizes - step up to 25 if your jig needs more margin, or down to 16 for lighter tooling. Remember the piston drifts when air is lost, so add a rod lock or pilot check if the load must stay put. Mount with FA/FB flange or LB foot, and if you need position sensing order the -S code, since without it no magnet is fitted and no CMSE or DMSE switch can be read. For new designs, specify the ACED20X160 instead, as this ACPD version is discontinued.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Current-production ACE → ACED20X160
- ✓ 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 ACPD20X160 FAQ
Yes. Because a rod exits both covers, both strokes use the rod-side area, so force 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 pressure is 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi), proof pressure 1.5 MPa (215 psi), speed 30-500 mm/s, and the 160 mm stroke is a made-to-order length above the 100 mm standard for bore 20.
Switches work only if the optional -S magnet was ordered; this plain ACPD20X160 code has no magnet, so CMSE or DMSE switches cannot be mounted. The ACPD family is discontinued - the current-production replacement is ACED20X160 (same bore, stroke and force class). Confirm the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before swapping, since the ACP follows the older DIN-standard layout.
Related AirTAC ACE Cylinders
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