This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the ACP series. You can still order this code here: we ship the current replacement ACED32X55SB, 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 ACPD32X55SB
The AirTAC ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD32X55SB is a double acting, double rod DIN-standard tight/compact air cylinder with a Ø32mm bore and 55mm stroke, 1/8" air ports and a hard-anodized aluminium body. This model is discontinued — the current-production replacement is the ACED32X55SB (ISO 21287 ACE), in the same bore, stroke and force class.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke55 mm
- Port size1/8"
- Acting typeDouble acting, double rod
- Rod threadM8×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → ACED32X55SB
- 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 ACPD32X55SB
The ACPD32X55SB is a double acting, double-rod compact cylinder in the DIN-standard ACP family, now discontinued. A 12 mm rod exits both covers, so every stroke delivers the same 345.6 N at 0.5 MPa (483.8 N at 0.7 MPa) in each direction - there is no push/pull imbalance because both sides work on the rod-side area. The male rod thread (B code) bolts straight to tooling, and the back-end rod can carry a sensor flag or a second fixture.
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, guarding and gantry slides. This model carries the optional -S magnet, so CMSE or DMSE reed and solid-state switches can be clamped on for end-of-stroke sensing. As a rule of thumb, plan on roughly 207 N (about 21 kg of vertical thrust) of usable work at 0.5 MPa rather than the full rating. Note this model is discontinued: the current-production direct is the ACED32X55 in the same bore, stroke and force class - confirm the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before swapping.
Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD32X55SB Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD32X55SB |
|---|---|
| Series | ACPD DIN compact cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | ACED32X55SB |
| Bore size | Ø32 mm |
| Stroke | 55 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 ACED32X55SB (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 ACPD32X55SB
| ACPD | DIN compact cylinder (double-rod, discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 32 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×55 | 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 ACPD32X55SB Is Used
Symmetric jig clamping
The through-rod lets one cylinder clamp a machined aluminium bracket from both sides with equal 345.6 N force, so the part seats square without a reaction block.
Pusher on a packaging line
A 55 mm stroke at 30-500 mm/s kicks cartons off a conveyor; the fixed TPU bumper at each end softens the stop and the rear rod drives a position flag for the PLC.
Gated sensor flag station
With the -S magnet fitted, CMSE or DMSE switches on the body confirm end positions on a rotary indexing table where a single-rod cylinder cannot mount a rear flag.
Replacing the Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD32X55SB with the ACED32X55SB
At 345.6 N per side at 0.5 MPa, the 32 mm bore covers light clamping and transfer work; step down to the 25 mm bore (206.2 N) for smaller fixtures or up to the 40 mm bore (571.8 N) when the load grows. A plain double-rod cylinder does not hold position when air is lost - the piston drifts - so add a rod lock or pilot check valve for a held load. The 55 mm stroke sits well inside the 200 mm standard range for this bore, so it is a catalogue build. Mounting uses FA/FB flanges or LB feet on the ISO 21287 face, and the -S magnet on this unit accepts CMSE / DMSE switches. Replacement: order the ACED32X55.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Current-production ACE → ACED32X55SB
- ✓ 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 ACPD32X55SB FAQ
Yes - it is a double-rod cylinder, so force is equal both ways: 345.6 N at 0.5 MPa and 483.8 N at 0.7 MPa per side, 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), speed 30-500 mm/s, and the 55 mm stroke is within the 200 mm standard range for the 32 mm bore.
Order the ACED32X55, the current-production ISO 21287 replacement (swap the P for an E). It matches the same 32 mm bore, 55 mm stroke and force class, with FA/FB flange and LB foot mounting on the same face. Because the ACP is DIN-standard, confirm the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions against your fixture before the swap.
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