This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the ACP series. You can still order this code here: we ship the current replacement ACED32X160SB, 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 ACPD32X160SB
The AirTAC ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD32X160SB 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 ACED32X160SB (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 → ACED32X160SB
- 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 ACPD32X160SB
Double acting with a rod leaving both covers, the ACPD32X160SB is a DIN-standard compact cylinder whose 32 mm bore delivers an identical 345.6 N in each direction at 0.5 MPa (483.8 N at 0.7 MPa), because both strokes work on the rod-side area. The 160 mm stroke sits inside the 200 mm standard range for this bore, and the through-rod doubles as an anti-rotation guide and a mounting point for a sensor flag on the rear end. This model carries the optional -S magnet, so CMSE or DMSE reed and solid-state switches can be clipped on for end-of-stroke detection.
The hard-anodized aluminium body with an S45C hard-chrome rod saves roughly 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, which is why it slots into tight jig plates and guarding where a full-length body will not go. A fixed TPU bumper at each end decelerates the piston, speed runs 30-500 mm/s, and the family is discontinued - the current-production direct is the ISO 21287 ACED32X160.
Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD32X160SB Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD32X160SB |
|---|---|
| Series | ACPD DIN compact cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | ACED32X160SB |
| 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 ACED32X160SB (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 ACPD32X160SB
| 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 ACPD32X160SB Is Used
Reciprocating parts transfer
The rear rod on a 160 mm stroke shuttle pushes a pallet back on the return stroke without a second cylinder, at 345.6 N in each direction - ideal for small assembly-line pushers.
Symmetric jig clamping
A through-rod on a drilling fixture lets the operator clamp from either side of the jig, with the 12 mm male-threaded rod taking I/Y knuckles and the 207 N usable force holding light steel parts.
Flag-driven stroke confirmation
With the -S magnet fitted, a CMSE switch on the body plus a flag on the back rod gives PLC confirmation of both end positions on a gating mechanism, within the 30-500 mm/s speed band.
Replacing the Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD32X160SB with the ACED32X160SB
At 345.6 N per side at 0.5 MPa, this 32 mm bore suits clamping and transfer jobs in the 20-35 kg range; 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. Remember that a plain double-rod cylinder drifts when air is lost, so add a rod lock or pilot check valve if the load must stay put. The male rod thread (B code) takes I/Y knuckles directly, and FA/FB flange or LB foot mounts bolt to the same face. Since the ACPD is no longer produced, order the ACED32X160 and confirm the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before swapping.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Current-production ACE → ACED32X160SB
- ✓ 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 ACPD32X160SB FAQ
Yes - the double-rod design means both strokes use the rod-side area, so force is equal either way: 345.6 N at 0.5 MPa and 483.8 N at 0.7 MPa, with a maximum of 70.5 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Operating pressure is 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi), proof pressure 1.5 MPa (215 psi), and speed 30-500 mm/s.
The ACPD family is out of production; the current direct is the ACED32X160, the ISO 21287 successor in the same bore, stroke and force class. Before swapping, confirm the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions, since the ACP was built to a DIN-standard face. On the replacement, specify the -S option if you need the magnet for CMSE or DMSE switches - the magnet is an order code, not a default feature.
Related AirTAC ACE Cylinders
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