This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the ACP series. You can still order this code here: we ship the current replacement ACED20X60SB, 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 ACPD20X60SB
The AirTAC ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD20X60SB 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 ACED20X60SB (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 → ACED20X60SB
- 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 ACPD20X60SB
A double acting compact cylinder with a rod leaving both covers, the ACPD20X60SB pushes and pulls with identical force because each stroke works on the rod-side area: 117.8 N at 0.5 MPa and 164.9 N at 0.7 MPa in either direction. The 20 mm bore drives a 10 mm through-rod on a 60 mm stroke, with a male rod thread (B code) and an M5x0.8 air port. The S code means the optional magnet is fitted, so CMSE or DMSE reed and solid-state switches can be clamped straight onto the body.
The short ISO 21287-class body saves roughly 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, which is why it slots into tight jigs and guarding where a full-length body will not go. A fixed TPU bumper sits at each end, and the back-end rod can carry a sensor flag or a second tooling plate. Note this model is discontinued - the current-production direct is the ACED20X60, so confirm ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before swapping.
Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD20X60SB Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD20X60SB |
|---|---|
| Series | ACPD DIN compact cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | ACED20X60SB |
| 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 ACED20X60SB (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 ACPD20X60SB
| 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 ACPD20X60SB Is Used
Symmetric jig clamping
The through-rod clamps a machined aluminium bracket from both sides with 117.8 N in each direction at 0.5 MPa, so one valve circuit does the work of two single-rod cylinders.
Indexed fixture sensing
With the fitted -S magnet and a DMSE switch on the body, a pallet fixture on a 60 mm stroke reports end positions to the PLC without external flags.
Push-pull diverting on packaging lines
The back-end rod drives a reject paddle while the front rod returns it, giving equal 164.9 N strokes at 0.7 MPa for bidirectional product diversion at up to 500 mm/s.
Replacing the Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD20X60SB with the ACED20X60SB
At 117.8 N per side at 0.5 MPa, the 20 mm bore suits light clamping and symmetric push-pull work; step down to the 16 mm bore (75.4 N) for gentler loads or up to the 25 mm bore (206.2 N) when more force is needed. The 60 mm stroke sits inside the 100 mm maximum standard stroke for this bore, so it is a catalogue item, not a made-to-order build. Because a plain through-rod cylinder drifts when air is lost, add a rod lock or pilot check if the load must stay put. The fitted -S magnet pairs with CMSE / DMSE switches, and FA/FB flange or LB foot mounts bolt to the ISO 21287 face. For new designs, order the ACED20X60 instead - this ACPD version is discontinued.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Current-production ACE → ACED20X60SB
- ✓ 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 ACPD20X60SB FAQ
Because it is a double-rod cylinder, output is identical both ways: 117.8 N at 0.5 MPa, 164.9 N at 0.7 MPa, and a maximum of 24.0 kgf at 1.0 MPa, on the 20 mm bore with a 10 mm rod and 60 mm stroke. There is no push-versus-pull difference - both strokes use the rod-side area. Operating range is 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi) with a 1.5 MPa (215 psi) proof pressure, and speed runs 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 and LB foot options. The ACPD family is no longer in production: the current direct is the ACED20X60 (same bore, stroke and force class), so verify the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before ordering the swap.
Related AirTAC ACE Cylinders
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