This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the ACP series. You can still order this code here: we ship the current replacement ACED20X20B, 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 ACPD20X20B
The AirTAC ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD20X20B is a double acting, double rod DIN-standard tight/compact air cylinder with a Ø20mm bore and 20mm stroke, M5×0.8 air ports and a hard-anodized aluminium body. This model is discontinued — the current-production replacement is the ACED20X20B (ISO 21287 ACE), in the same bore, stroke and force class.
- BoreØ20 mm
- Stroke20 mm
- Port sizeM5×0.8
- Acting typeDouble acting, double rod
- Rod threadM6×1.0
- StatusDiscontinued → ACED20X20B
- 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 ACPD20X20B
Double acting with a rod leaving both covers, the ACPD20X20B pushes and pulls with the same 117.8 N at 0.5 MPa (164.9 N at 0.7 MPa), because each stroke works on the rod-side area. The 20 mm bore takes a 10 mm through-rod with a male thread on both ends (the B code), and the fixed TPU bumper at each cover decelerates the piston. Speed range is 30-500 mm/s at 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi).
The short ISO 21287-class body saves roughly 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, which is why this size suits slim pick-and-place heads and test fixtures. Note that this model is discontinued: the current-production direct is ACED20X20, so confirm ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before swapping.
Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD20X20B Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD20X20B |
|---|---|
| Series | ACPD DIN compact cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | ACED20X20B |
| Bore size | Ø20 mm |
| Stroke | 20 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 ACED20X20B (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 ACPD20X20B
| ACPD | DIN compact cylinder (double-rod, discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 20 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×20 | 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 ACPD20X20B Is Used
Symmetric part clamping
The through-rod lets a fixture clamp from both sides with equal 117.8 N force, ideal for holding an aluminium housing during a CNC drilling op.
Back-end sensor flag drive
The rear rod carries a flag past a proximity sensor on a small assembly station, while the front rod does the 20 mm push.
Lab test slide
Equal force in both directions suits a reciprocating wear-test sled cycling a sample at 30-500 mm/s under a 6 kg vertical load.
Replacing the Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD20X20B with the ACED20X20B
At 117.8 N both ways, bore 20 sits between bore 16 (75.4 N at 0.5 MPa) and bore 25 (206.2 N at 0.5 MPa), so step up to 25 mm if your part weight exceeds about 12 kg of vertical lift. A plain double-rod cylinder drifts when air is lost, so add a rod lock or pilot check for a held load. Mounting brackets and I/Y knuckles bolt to the ISO 21287 face, and the optional -S magnet enables CMSE / DMSE switches; this code has no magnet. Order ACED20X20 as the current replacement.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Current-production ACE → ACED20X20B
- ✓ 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 ACPD20X20B FAQ
Because a rod exits both covers, force is equal in both directions: 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) and speed is 30-500 mm/s.
The hard-anodized aluminium body follows the short ISO 21287-class format, saving about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, with FA/FB flange or LB foot mounting and a fixed TPU bumper at each end. The ACPD family is discontinued; ACED20X20 is the current direct, so confirm ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before ordering.
Related AirTAC ACE Cylinders
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