This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is ACED40X30SB — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the ACED40X30SB in place of this model. 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 ACPD40X30SB
The AirTAC Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD40X30SB is a double acting, double rod DIN-standard tight/compact air cylinder with a Ø40mm bore and 30mm stroke, 1/8" air ports and a hard-anodized aluminium body. This model is discontinued — the current-production replacement is the ACED40X30SB (ISO 21287 ACE), in the same bore, stroke and force class.
- BoreØ40 mm
- Stroke30 mm
- Port size1/8"
- Acting typeDouble acting, double rod
- Rod threadM8×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → ACED40X30SB
- 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 ACPD40X30SB
A double acting, double-rod compact cylinder built to the DIN-standard ACP format, the ACPD40X30SB pushes a 12 mm rod out of BOTH covers, so it delivers 571.8 N at 0.5 MPa and 800.5 N at 0.7 MPa in each direction - the rod-side area is identical either way. The 40 mm bore carries a 1/8" port, runs on 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi) air filtered to 40 um, and strokes 30 mm at 30-500 mm/s. This model is discontinued; the current-production drop-in is the ISO 21287 ACED40X30.
The through-rod resists rotation and side load and gives a symmetric mount, and the rear rod can carry a sensor flag on a fixture. The S code fits the optional -S magnet, so CMSE / DMSE reed or solid-state switches can be clipped to the hard-anodized aluminium body, and the B code gives a male rod thread. At 0.5 MPa, plan on roughly 343 N (about 35 kg) of usable push, which lifts about 29 kg vertically with a 2:1 margin. A fixed TPU bumper sits at each end, and the short body saves about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder.
Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD40X30SB Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD40X30SB |
|---|---|
| Series | ACPD DIN compact cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | ACED40X30SB |
| Bore size | Ø40 mm |
| Stroke | 30 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 ACED40X30SB (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 (Ø40mm)
| Pressure | Force (both ways) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 MPa | 572 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 800 N |
| Max (@1.0 MPa) | 117 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 ACPD40X30SB
| ACPD | DIN compact cylinder (double-rod, discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 40 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×30 | 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 (adjustable stroke).
Where the Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD40X30SB Is Used
Reciprocating test rig
The rear rod drives a return flag past a DMSE switch while the front rod presses the probe, both strokes delivering the same 571.8 N at 0.5 MPa.
Gantry pick-and-place
A through-rod on a 30 mm stroke lifts about 29 kg of aluminum housings vertically with a 2:1 margin, and the second rod end balances the bracket load.
Carton squaring station
Equal push and pull from the double rod squares cartons on a packaging line, with CMSE switches confirming end positions via the fitted -S magnet.
Replacing the Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD40X30SB with the ACED40X30SB
Choose this bore when your jig needs 571.8 N per direction at 0.5 MPa: the 32 mm bore manages 345.6 N and the 50 mm bore reaches 881.2 N, both also equal in push and pull. If the load must stay put when air is lost, add a rod lock or pilot check - a plain double-rod cylinder will drift. FA/FB flange or LB foot brackets bolt to the standard face, and the male rod thread takes an I/Y knuckle directly. For new builds, order the ACED40X30 instead and confirm the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before swapping.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Current-production ACE → ACED40X30SB
- ✓ 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 ACPD40X30SB FAQ
Yes - it is a double-rod cylinder, so both strokes use the rod-side area: 571.8 N at 0.5 MPa and 800.5 N at 0.7 MPa either way, with a maximum of 116.6 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Operating range is 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi), proof pressure 1.5 MPa (215 psi), speed 30-500 mm/s, and the 1/8" port depends only on the 40 mm bore.
Order the ACED40X30, the current-production ISO 21287 successor: swap the P for an E and you get the same 40 mm bore, 30 mm stroke and force class with a matching short body and mounting family. Confirm the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions against your fixture before swapping, since the ACP follows the DIN-standard format.
Related AirTAC ACE Cylinders
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