This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the ACP series. You can still order this code here: we ship the current replacement ACED20X160B, 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 ACPD20X160B
The AirTAC ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD20X160B 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 ACED20X160B (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 → ACED20X160B
- 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 ACPD20X160B
This is a double acting, double-rod compact cylinder from AirTAC's DIN-standard ACPD line: a piston rod exits both covers, so the through-rod delivers an equal 117.8 N in each direction at 0.5 MPa (164.9 N at 0.7 MPa). The 20 mm bore carries a 10 mm rod with a male thread (the B code) and an M5x0.8 port. The 160 mm stroke is longer than the 100 mm standard maximum for this bore, so it is a made-to-order build. This model is discontinued; the current-production replacement is the ACED20X160.
The hard-anodized aluminium body keeps the mounting length about 50% shorter than an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, which suits narrow slides and gantry axes. Fixed TPU bumpers sit at both ends, speed spans 30-500 mm/s, and pressure runs 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi). This unit has no magnet fitted; the optional -S code adds one for CMSE / DMSE switches.
Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD20X160B Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD20X160B |
|---|---|
| Series | ACPD DIN compact cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | ACED20X160B |
| 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 ACED20X160B (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 ACPD20X160B
| 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 ACPD20X160B Is Used
Reciprocating transfer slide
The through-rod pushes and pulls with equal 117.8 N force, ideal for a shuttle that must index a small tray back and forth over a 160 mm travel between two stations.
Back-end sensor flag carrier
The rear rod can carry a flag past a switch on long-stroke axes where the front rod does the work, giving position feedback without extra hardware.
Replacing the Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD20X160B with the ACED20X160B
Size both ways: a 16 mm bore gives 75.4 N at 0.5 MPa, while a 25 mm bore raises it to 206.2 N, so pick 25 mm if your load needs more than about 70 N of working force. Like any plain double-rod cylinder, this one drifts when air is lost - for a held load add a rod lock or pilot check. Mounting brackets from the ISO 21287 family bolt to the face, and the male rod thread (B) takes standard rod knuckles. Order the -S code if you need position sensing with CMSE / DMSE switches. Before swapping in the ACED20X160 replacement, confirm the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions against your fixture.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Current-production ACE → ACED20X160B
- ✓ 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 ACPD20X160B 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. Both strokes use the rod-side area, so push and pull are identical. Note this model is discontinued; the ACED20X160 is the current direct, so confirm ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before ordering.
The 160 mm stroke exceeds the 100 mm standard maximum for a 20 mm bore, so it is built to order - confirm the lead time and outline dimensions from the datasheet. Sensing requires the optional -S magnet code; this version (no S) has no magnet, so CMSE or DMSE switches cannot be mounted. The fixed TPU bumpers at each end only soften the stroke ends and never hold a load.
Related AirTAC ACE Cylinders
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