This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the ACP series. You can still order this code here: we ship the current replacement ACED32X20SB, 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 ACPD32X20SB
The AirTAC ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD32X20SB 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 ACED32X20SB (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 → ACED32X20SB
- 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 ACPD32X20SB
This AirTAC ACPD32X20SB is a double acting compact cylinder with a double rod, so a 12 mm rod exits both covers and the thrust is identical in each direction: 345.6 N at 0.5 MPa and 483.8 N at 0.7 MPa, both taken from the rod-side area. The 32 mm bore drives a 20 mm stroke at 30-500 mm/s on air filtered to 40 um, within a 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi) working band and a 1.5 MPa (215 psi) proof limit. The B code gives a male rod thread and the port is 1/8".
The hard-anodized aluminium body with an S45C hard-chrome rod follows the short ISO 21287 footprint, cutting roughly half the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, so it slots into cramped jigs and guarding where a full-length body will not fit. Because the S code is in this model, the optional -S magnet is fitted and CMSE or DMSE reed and solid-state switches can be clipped on for end-of-stroke sensing. Fixed TPU bumpers sit at both ends. Note that this model is discontinued: the current-production direct is ACED32X20, so confirm the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before you swap.
Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD32X20SB Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD32X20SB |
|---|---|
| Series | ACPD DIN compact cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | ACED32X20SB |
| 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 ACED32X20SB (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 ACPD32X20SB
| 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 ACPD32X20SB Is Used
Reciprocating transfer slide
The through-rod on a 20 mm stroke pushes and pulls a small pallet fixture with equal 345.6 N force at 0.5 MPa, and the rear rod can carry a sensor flag for mid-travel confirmation.
Pick-and-place gantry Z-axis
A short ISO 21287 body keeps the Z-axis of an electronics assembly gantry compact; with the fitted -S magnet, CMSE or DMSE switches confirm part release at each end.
Bench-top press and clinch station
About 207 N of usable force at 0.5 MPa suits light clinching, staking or label pressing on a lab bench, with fixed TPU bumpers softening each end of the 20 mm stroke.
Replacing the Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD32X20SB with the ACED32X20SB
Size against neighbours: the 25 mm bore gives 206.2 N at 0.5 MPa and the 40 mm bore reaches 571.8 N, so ACPD32X20SB sits between them at 345.6 N in both directions. If the load must stay put when air is lost, add a rod lock or pilot check - a plain through-rod cylinder drifts. The male rod thread (B) suits external knuckles, and FA/FB flange or LB foot mounts bolt to the same face. This unit is discontinued; order ACED32X20 as the current replacement and verify the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions first.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Current-production ACE → ACED32X20SB
- ✓ 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 ACPD32X20SB FAQ
Because a rod exits both covers, force is equal in both directions: 345.6 N at 0.5 MPa and 483.8 N at 0.7 MPa, both from the rod-side area. The maximum rating for the 32 mm bore is 70.5 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Working pressure is 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi) with 1.5 MPa (215 psi) proof pressure, and speed runs 30-500 mm/s.
Yes - the S code on this model means the optional -S magnet is fitted, so CMSE or DMSE reed and solid-state switches can be mounted on the body. The ACPD family is discontinued; the current-production successor is ACED32X20 (swap the P for an E), which matches the same bore, stroke and force class. Confirm the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before swapping, since the ACP is DIN-standard.
Related AirTAC ACE Cylinders
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