This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the ACP series. You can still order this code here: we ship the current replacement ACED32X160, 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 ACPD32X160
The AirTAC ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD32X160 is a double acting, double rod DIN-standard tight/compact air cylinder with a Ø32mm bore and 160mm stroke, 1/8" air ports and a hard-anodized aluminium body. This model is discontinued — the current-production replacement is the ACED32X160 (ISO 21287 ACE), in the same bore, stroke and force class.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke160 mm
- Port size1/8"
- Acting typeDouble acting, double rod
- Rod threadM8×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → ACED32X160
- 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 ACPD32X160
A double acting compact cylinder with a rod leaving both covers, the ACPD32X160 delivers an identical 345.6 N at 0.5 MPa (483.8 N at 0.7 MPa) in each direction, since both strokes work on the rod-side area of the 32 mm bore. The through-rod resists rotation and side load, gives a symmetric mounting face, and lets the rear rod carry a sensor flag or a second tool. A fixed TPU bumper sits at each end and the piston runs at 30-500 mm/s on air filtered to 40 um.
The hard-anodized aluminium body follows the ISO 21287 short format, cutting roughly 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, which is why it slots into tight jigs and gantries. Note this model is discontinued: the current-production direct is the ACED32X160, so confirm ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before swapping.
Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD32X160 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD32X160 |
|---|---|
| Series | ACPD DIN compact cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | ACED32X160 |
| Bore size | Ø32 mm |
| Stroke | 160 mm |
| Acting type | Double acting, double rod |
| Port size | 1/8" |
| Rod thread | M8×1.25 |
| 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 200 mm |
Specifications follow the official AirTAC ACP datasheet (now discontinued). The ACED32X160 (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 (Ø32mm)
| Pressure | Force (both ways) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 MPa | 346 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 484 N |
| Max (@1.0 MPa) | 70 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 ACPD32X160
| ACPD | DIN compact cylinder (double-rod, discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 32 | 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 ACPD32X160 Is Used
Reciprocating transfer slide
The through-rod drives a parts carrier back and forth between two stations, with equal 345.6 N thrust and return force so the cycle time stays identical in both directions at 30-500 mm/s.
Twin-sided press fixture
Front and rear rods push opposing pads onto a housing in a machining jig, applying matched 483.8 N clamping pressure at 0.7 MPa from both ends of the 160 mm stroke.
Flag-driven position feedback
On a packaging machine gate, the rear rod carries a switch flag so the line controller reads end positions; order the -S magnet version to enable CMSE / DMSE switches.
Replacing the Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD32X160 with the ACED32X160
At 345.6 N per side at 0.5 MPa, this 32 mm bore suits clamping and reciprocating tasks in the 200-350 N band; step down to the 25 mm bore (206.2 N) for lighter fixtures or up to the 40 mm bore (571.8 N) when the load grows. The 160 mm stroke sits inside the 200 mm standard range for this bore, so no made-to-order build is needed. Like any plain double-rod cylinder it drifts when air is lost, so add a rod lock or pilot check for a held load. This unit has no magnet; order the -S code if you need CMSE / DMSE switch positions. For new projects, specify the ACED32X160 instead.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Current-production ACE → ACED32X160
- ✓ 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 ACPD32X160 FAQ
Yes. Because a rod exits both covers, both strokes use the rod-side area of the 32 mm bore: 345.6 N at 0.5 MPa and 483.8 N at 0.7 MPa, equal push and pull. At 1.0 MPa the peak is 70.5 kgf. Operating range is 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi) with a 1.5 MPa (215 psi) proof pressure, and the rod thread is female M8x1.25 with a 1/8" port.
AirTAC no longer produces the ACPD family. The current direct is the ACED32X160 (swap the P for an E), an ISO 21287 compact cylinder in the same bore, stroke and force class with a matching mounting family of FA/FB flange, LB foot and clevis options. Confirm the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions against your fixture before swapping, since the ACP follows the older DIN-standard layout.
Related AirTAC ACE Cylinders
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