This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the ACP series. You can still order this code here: we ship the current replacement ACED20X160SB, 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 ACPD20X160SB
The AirTAC ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD20X160SB 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 ACED20X160SB (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 → ACED20X160SB
- 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 ACPD20X160SB
A double acting, double-rod compact cylinder built to the DIN-standard ACP layout, the ACPD20X160SB pushes a 10 mm rod out of both covers, so the 20 mm bore delivers an identical 117.8 N at 0.5 MPa in each direction - no push-versus-pull difference to design around. At 0.7 MPa that rises to 164.9 N either way, with a maximum of 24.0 kgf at 1.0 MPa. The 160 mm stroke is longer than the 100 mm standard limit for this bore, so it is a made-to-order build. Note: the ACPD family is discontinued; the current-production direct is the ACED20X160 in the same bore, stroke and force class.
The short ISO 21287-class body saves roughly 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, which is what lets a 160 mm through-rod stroke fit inside a compact fixture or sliding guard. The through-rod itself resists rotation and light side load and gives a symmetric mount, and the rear rod can carry a sensor flag. This -S version carries the optional magnet, so CMSE / DMSE reed or solid-state switches can be clipped on for end-of-stroke detection. Air supply is 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi), speed 30-500 mm/s, and a fixed TPU bumper sits at both ends.
Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD20X160SB Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD20X160SB |
|---|---|
| Series | ACPD DIN compact cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | ACED20X160SB |
| 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 ACED20X160SB (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 ACPD20X160SB
| 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 ACPD20X160SB Is Used
Reciprocating parts elevator
The through-rod lifts a small plastics-parts tray up and down between two stations; equal 117.8 N force both ways keeps rise and fall speeds matched at 0.5 MPa, and the rear rod carries a position flag.
Slide-gate actuator on a hopper
A food-processing hopper gate slides open and shut on a 160 mm stroke; the symmetric double-rod mount resists gate binding and the fitted magnet feeds a DMSE switch to the PLC for gate-open confirmation.
Lab sample pusher
A diagnostic instrument pushes sample cassettes along a rail; the compact short body fits inside the housing where a full-length profile cylinder would not, and the male rod thread takes a custom pusher tip.
Replacing the Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD20X160SB with the ACED20X160SB
For a job needing around 118 N at 0.5 MPa in both directions, this 20 mm bore is the natural pick; step down to a 16 mm bore (75.4 N) for lighter clamps or up to a 25 mm bore (206.2 N) if the load grows. The male rod thread on the B code suits threaded rod accessories, and the optional -S magnet on this unit pairs with CMSE / DMSE switches. 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. Before ordering, confirm the ACED20X160 replacement matches your ISO 21287 mounting dimensions.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Current-production ACE → ACED20X160SB
- ✓ 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 ACPD20X160SB FAQ
Yes - it is a double-rod cylinder, so both strokes use the rod-side area and force is equal either way: 117.8 N at 0.5 MPa, 164.9 N at 0.7 MPa, and up to 24.0 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Operating pressure is 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi), speed 30-500 mm/s, and the 160 mm stroke is a made-to-order length above the 100 mm standard for this bore.
The ACPD family is no longer in production. The current direct is the ACED20X160 (swap the P for an E), an ISO 21287 compact cylinder in the same bore, stroke and force class with a matching mounting family. Because the ACP is DIN-standard, confirm the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before swapping. This unit carries the optional -S magnet for CMSE / DMSE switches, so check whether your replacement needs the -S code too.
Related AirTAC ACE Cylinders
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