This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the ACP series. You can still order this code here: we ship the current replacement ACED20X60S, 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 ACPD20X60S
The AirTAC ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD20X60S 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 ACED20X60S (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 → ACED20X60S
- 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 ACPD20X60S
Double acting with a rod leaving both covers, the ACPD20X60S pushes and pulls with identical force: 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. The 20 mm bore carries a 10 mm through-rod with a female M6x1.0 thread, and the S code means the magnet is fitted, so CMSE or DMSE reed and solid-state switches can be clamped on for end-of-stroke signalling. Air supply is 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi), speed runs 30-500 mm/s, and a fixed TPU bumper sits at each end.
The hard-anodized aluminium body follows the ISO 21287 short format, cutting roughly 50% of the mounting length compared with an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, which is why it slots into tight jigs and guarding where a full-length body will not go. As a plain double-rod unit it will drift if air is lost, so add a rod lock or pilot check where a load must stay put. Note that this model is discontinued: the current direct is the ACED20X60, and buyers should confirm the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before swapping.
Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD20X60S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD20X60S |
|---|---|
| Series | ACPD DIN compact cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | ACED20X60S |
| 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 ACED20X60S (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 ACPD20X60S
| 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 ACPD20X60S Is Used
Reciprocating test sled
The through-rod drives a fixture table symmetrically on a small electronics test bench, giving 117.8 N in both travel directions so return and approach cycles behave identically at 30-500 mm/s.
Gated assembly station
With the fitted -S magnet and a DMSE switch on each end, a PLC confirms clamp-open and clamp-close on a 60 mm gate stroke without external proximity sensors.
Back-end sensor flag carrier
The rear rod carries a cam flag past two CMSE switches on a small packaging machine, adding position feedback from the spare end while the front rod does the pushing.
Replacing the Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD20X60S with the ACED20X60S
If your part is heavier, step up to the bore 25 ACPD at 206.2 N or drop to bore 16 at 75.4 N for lighter pick-and-place. The 60 mm stroke sits well inside the 100 mm standard limit for this bore, and FA/FB flange or LB foot brackets bolt straight to the ISO 21287 face. Order the ACED20X60 instead: this ACPD is discontinued.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Current-production ACE → ACED20X60S
- ✓ 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 ACPD20X60S FAQ
No, they are equal. Because a rod exits both covers, 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 peak of 24.0 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Operating range 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.
The hard-anodized aluminium body follows the ISO 21287 compact format, saving about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, with FA/FB flange and LB foot options. The ACPD20X60S itself is discontinued; the current-production replacement is the ACED20X60 in the same bore, stroke and force class - confirm the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before swapping.
Related AirTAC ACE Cylinders
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