This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the ACP series. You can still order this code here: we ship the current replacement ACED32X20S, 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 ACPD32X20S
The AirTAC ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD32X20S 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 ACED32X20S (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 → ACED32X20S
- 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 ACPD32X20S
A double acting compact cylinder with a rod leaving both covers, the ACPD32X20S delivers 345.6 N in either direction at 0.5 MPa (483.8 N at 0.7 MPa) because both strokes work on the rod-side area of the 32 mm bore. The through-rod resists rotation and side load, gives a symmetric mount, and the rear rod can carry a sensor flag, while fixed TPU bumpers decelerate the piston at each end. This -S version carries the optional magnet, so CMSE or DMSE reed and solid-state switches can be clipped straight onto the hard-anodized aluminium body.
The short ISO 21287-class body saves about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, which is why it suits tight jigs and guarded stations running 30-500 mm/s. Note that this model is discontinued: the current-production direct is ACED32X20, so confirm the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before swapping.
Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD32X20S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD32X20S |
|---|---|
| Series | ACPD DIN compact cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | ACED32X20S |
| 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 ACED32X20S (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 ACPD32X20S
| 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 ACPD32X20S Is Used
Bidirectional parts transfer
The through-rod lets a gripper push and pull with identical 345.6 N force at 0.5 MPa, ideal for sliding PCB trays between two conveyor lanes in a 20 mm shuttle.
Position-verified clamping
With the fitted -S magnet, a DMSE switch confirms the 32 mm piston has reached each end of a fixture clamp on an electronics assembly station.
Symmetric press station
About 207 N of usable work at 0.5 MPa suits light staking or marking of small aluminium housings, with the rear rod driving a position indicator.
Replacing the Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD32X20S with the ACED32X20S
At 345.6 N per side at 0.5 MPa, the 32 mm bore sits mid-range: step down to ACPD25X20S (206.2 N both ways) for lighter pick-and-place, or up to ACPD40X20S (571.8 N) if the tooling is heavier. The 20 mm stroke is well inside the 200 mm maximum standard stroke for this bore. Remember the piston drifts when air is lost, so add a rod lock or pilot check for a held load. FA/FB flange and LB foot mountings bolt to the same face, and the ACED32X20 is the current replacement for this discontinued model.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Current-production ACE → ACED32X20S
- ✓ 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 ACPD32X20S 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, 483.8 N at 0.7 MPa, and up to 70.5 kgf at 1.0 MPa, equal in each direction. Operating range is 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi), speed 30-500 mm/s, with a fixed TPU bumper at both ends.
Order ACED32X20, the current-production ISO 21287 successor made by swapping the P for an E. It matches the same bore, stroke and force class, but confirm the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before swapping, since the ACP was built to a DIN-standard footprint.
Related AirTAC ACE Cylinders
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