This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the ACP series. You can still order this code here: we ship the current replacement ACED20X60B, 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 ACPD20X60B
The AirTAC ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD20X60B is a double acting, double rod DIN-standard tight/compact air cylinder with a Ø20mm bore and 60mm stroke, M5×0.8 air ports and a hard-anodized aluminium body. This model is discontinued — the current-production replacement is the ACED20X60B (ISO 21287 ACE), in the same bore, stroke and force class.
- BoreØ20 mm
- Stroke60 mm
- Port sizeM5×0.8
- Acting typeDouble acting, double rod
- Rod threadM6×1.0
- StatusDiscontinued → ACED20X60B
- 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 ACPD20X60B
A double acting compact cylinder with a rod exiting both covers, the ACPD20X60B delivers 117.8 N in each direction at 0.5 MPa (164.9 N at 0.7 MPa), because both strokes work on the rod-side area. The male rod thread (B code) on each 10 mm rod lets you bolt a tool, flag or fixture to either end. This model is discontinued; the current-production direct is ACED20X60, same bore, stroke and force class.
The ISO 21287 short body saves about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, so it slots into tight fixtures and guarding. A fixed TPU bumper sits at both ends, speed runs 30-500 mm/s, and the optional -S magnet enables CMSE / DMSE switches; this unit has no magnet fitted.
Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD20X60B Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD20X60B |
|---|---|
| Series | ACPD DIN compact cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | ACED20X60B |
| Bore size | Ø20 mm |
| Stroke | 60 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 ACED20X60B (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 ACPD20X60B
| ACPD | DIN compact cylinder (double-rod, discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 20 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×60 | 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 ACPD20X60B Is Used
Reciprocating part transfer
The through-rod carries a gripper on the front rod and a counter fixture on the rear rod, moving small electronics housings between two stations at 30-500 mm/s with equal 117.8 N force both ways.
Flag-driven position sensing
Mount a sensor flag on the back-end 10 mm male thread so a switch track can verify mid-stroke positions on a 60 mm shuttle in an assembly jig.
Compact fixture clamping
The short ISO 21287 body fits inside a CNC jig plate where a full-length profile cylinder cannot, applying about 70 N of practical clamp force at 0.5 MPa.
Replacing the Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD20X60B with the ACED20X60B
At 117.8 N per side, bore 20 suits light clamping and transfer. Step down to bore 16 (75.4 N) for smaller loads or up to bore 25 (206.2 N) when you need more margin. Note the piston drifts when air is lost, so use a rod lock or pilot check for a held load. FA/FB flange, LB foot and clevis brackets fit the ISO 21287 face. Order ACED20X60 as the current replacement and confirm its ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before swapping.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Current-production ACE → ACED20X60B
- ✓ 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 ACPD20X60B FAQ
Because it is a double-rod cylinder, force is equal in both directions: 117.8 N at 0.5 MPa and 164.9 N at 0.7 MPa on the rod-side area, with a maximum of 24.0 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Operating pressure is 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi), proof 1.5 MPa (215 psi), speed 30-500 mm/s, and the bore 20 port is M5x0.8 with a 10 mm male-threaded rod at each end.
The ISO 21287 short body cuts mounting length by roughly half compared with an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, and a fixed TPU bumper decelerates each end of stroke. Switches are possible only with the optional -S magnet code, which allows CMSE or DMSE sensors; this model has no magnet fitted. The unit is discontinued, so order ACED20X60 and confirm its ISO 21287 mounting dimensions.
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