This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the ACP series. You can still order this code here: we ship the current replacement ACED20X160S, 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 ACPD20X160S
The AirTAC ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD20X160S 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 ACED20X160S (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 → ACED20X160S
- 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 ACPD20X160S
Double acting with a rod leaving both covers, the ACPD20X160S pushes and pulls with identical output: 117.8 N at 0.5 MPa and 164.9 N at 0.7 MPa in each 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 face, and lets the rear rod carry a sensor flag, while fixed TPU bumpers pad both ends. Speed range is 30-500 mm/s over an operating pressure of 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi).
This 160 mm stroke exceeds the 100 mm standard limit for bore 20, so it is a made-to-order build. The short ISO 21287-class body saves about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, which is why it suits tight gantries and guarding. The S code means the optional -S magnet is fitted, so CMSE or DMSE reed and solid-state switches can be clipped on for end-of-stroke signals. Note: this model is discontinued; the current-production replacement is the ACED20X160.
Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD20X160S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD20X160S |
|---|---|
| Series | ACPD DIN compact cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | ACED20X160S |
| 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 ACED20X160S (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 ACPD20X160S
| 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 ACPD20X160S Is Used
Reciprocating transfer carriage
The through-rod drives a small carriage on a PCB handling line with equal 117.8 N push and pull at 0.5 MPa, so the return stroke needs no derating, and the rear rod carries a switch flag for position feedback.
Compact fixture clamp in a machining cell
With the body about 50% shorter than an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, the 20 mm bore clamps aluminium brackets inside a tight jig where a full-length cylinder will not fit, holding about 70.7 N of usable clamp force at 0.5 MPa.
Indexing slide with end-of-stroke detection
The fitted -S magnet lets CMSE or DMSE switches confirm both stroke ends on a 160 mm indexing slide feeding a labeling head, with the fixed TPU bumpers absorbing the stop at each end.
Replacing the Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD20X160S with the ACED20X160S
At 117.8 N per side at 0.5 MPa, bore 20 sits between the 16 mm (75.4 N) and 25 mm (206.2 N) double-rod versions, so step up to bore 25 if your tooling needs more margin, or down to 16 for lighter pick-and-place heads. The 160 mm stroke is non-standard for this bore and is built to order. Remember that a plain double-rod cylinder drifts when air is lost - add a rod lock or pilot check if the load must stay put. FA/FB flange, LB foot and CA/CB clevis mountings bolt to the ISO 21287 face, and the fitted -S magnet pairs with CMSE / DMSE switches. For new projects, order the ACED20X160 instead and confirm the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before swapping.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Current-production ACE → ACED20X160S
- ✓ 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 ACPD20X160S FAQ
Yes - as a double-rod cylinder, force is equal both ways because both strokes use the rod-side area: 117.8 N at 0.5 MPa and 164.9 N at 0.7 MPa in each direction, 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 port is M5x0.8.
Bore 20 normally tops out at a 100 mm standard stroke, so 160 mm is a non-standard, made-to-order build with a longer lead time. Also note this ACPD model is discontinued: the current-production direct is the ACED20X160 (same P-to-E swap, same bore, stroke and force class). Before swapping, confirm the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions, since the ACP follows the DIN-standard footprint. The female M6x1.0 rod thread and PT ports should be checked against your existing plumbing.
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