This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the ACP series. You can still order this code here: we ship the current replacement ACED32X20, 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 ACPD32X20
The AirTAC ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD32X20 is a double acting, double rod DIN-standard tight/compact air cylinder with a Ø32mm bore and 20mm stroke, 1/8" air ports and a hard-anodized aluminium body. This model is discontinued — the current-production replacement is the ACED32X20 (ISO 21287 ACE), in the same bore, stroke and force class.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke20 mm
- Port size1/8"
- Acting typeDouble acting, double rod
- Rod threadM8×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → ACED32X20
- 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 ACPD32X20
The ACPD32X20 is a double acting, double-rod compact cylinder in the discontinued AirTAC ACP (DIN-standard) series. A 32 mm bore with a 12 mm rod on each end delivers 345.6 N in both directions at 0.5 MPa and 483.8 N at 0.7 MPa, because both strokes work on the rod-side area. The through-rod resists rotation and side load, gives a symmetric mounting point, and lets the rear rod carry a sensor flag. The short ISO 21287-class body saves roughly 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, so it slots into tight jigs and guarding where a full-length body will not fit.
This unit has no magnet fitted, since the magnet is the optional -S code; order ACPD32X20S if you need CMSE or DMSE switches. A fixed TPU bumper pads both ends, speed runs 30-500 mm/s, and pressure spans 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi) with 1.5 MPa (215 psi) proof. The ACPD family is discontinued: the current direct is the ACED32X20, so confirm ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before swapping.
Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD32X20 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD32X20 |
|---|---|
| Series | ACPD DIN compact cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | ACED32X20 |
| Bore size | Ø32 mm |
| Stroke | 20 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 ACED32X20 (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 ACPD32X20
| ACPD | DIN compact cylinder (double-rod, discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 32 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×20 | 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 ACPD32X20 Is Used
Symmetric clamp fixture
The through-rod lets a machining fixture clamp from either end with the same 345.6 N force, ideal for a milling jig holding aluminium housings on a short-stroke cycle.
Sensor-flag test station
With the optional -S magnet and CMSE switches, the rear rod carries a flag for end-of-stroke confirmation on a 20 mm press-check station for electronics enclosures.
Packaging line pusher
Equal force in both directions suits a bidirectional product diverter on a snack-food conveyor, where the compact body fits under the guard rail.
Replacing the Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD32X20 with the ACED32X20
At 345.6 N per side (0.5 MPa), this bore suits clamping and reciprocating tasks in the 20-35 kgf class; step down to the 25 mm bore (206.2 N) for lighter fixtures or up to the 40 mm bore (571.8 N) for heavier tooling. The 20 mm stroke is well inside the 200 mm maximum standard stroke for this bore. Note that a plain double-rod cylinder drifts when air is lost, so add a rod lock or pilot check if the load must stay put. FA/FB flange and LB foot mounts bolt straight to the face, and the optional -S magnet enables CMSE / DMSE switch position feedback. For new designs, order the current-production ACED32X20 instead and verify the ISO 21287 footprint.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Current-production ACE → ACED32X20
- ✓ 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 ACPD32X20 FAQ
Because a rod exits both covers, force is equal both ways: 345.6 N at 0.5 MPa and 483.8 N at 0.7 MPa, on the rod-side area. At the full 1.0 MPa rating the cylinder reaches about 70.5 kgf. Operating pressure is 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi) with 1.5 MPa (215 psi) proof pressure, and speed spans 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 a fixed TPU bumper at each end. The ACPD series is discontinued; the current-production direct is the ACED32X20 (swap the P for an E), which matches the same bore, stroke and force class - confirm the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before ordering.
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