This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is ACED40X45SB — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the ACED40X45SB 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 ACPD40X45SB
The AirTAC Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD40X45SB is a double acting, double rod DIN-standard tight/compact air cylinder with a Ø40mm bore and 45mm stroke, 1/8" air ports and a hard-anodized aluminium body. This model is discontinued — the current-production replacement is the ACED40X45SB (ISO 21287 ACE), in the same bore, stroke and force class.
- BoreØ40 mm
- Stroke45 mm
- Port size1/8"
- Acting typeDouble acting, double rod
- Rod threadM8×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → ACED40X45SB
- 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 ACPD40X45SB
A double acting, double-rod compact cylinder built to the DIN-standard ACP pattern, the ACPD40X45SB pushes a 40 mm piston through a 45 mm stroke with a rod leaving both covers. Because each side works on the rod-side area, output is a symmetric 571.8 N at 0.5 MPa and 800.5 N at 0.7 MPa in either direction - no push-pull imbalance to design around. The male-threaded rod end (B code) bolts straight to I/Y knuckles, and the through-rod resists rotation and side load while the rear rod can carry a sensor flag.
The hard-anodized aluminium body with S45C hard-chrome rod saves roughly 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, so it slots into tight jigs and guarding. Run it on air filtered to 40 um at 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi), 30-500 mm/s, from -20 to +70 C, with a fixed TPU bumper at each end. Plan on about 343 N of real work at 0.5 MPa (roughly 17 kg of vertical lift with a 2:1 margin). Note this model is discontinued - the current-production drop-in is the ISO 21287 ACED40X45.
Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD40X45SB Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD40X45SB |
|---|---|
| Series | ACPD DIN compact cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | ACED40X45SB |
| Bore size | Ø40 mm |
| Stroke | 45 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 ACED40X45SB (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 ACPD40X45SB
| ACPD | DIN compact cylinder (double-rod, discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 40 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×45 | 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 ACPD40X45SB Is Used
Symmetric drill-head feed
The equal 571.8 N thrust in both directions advances and retracts a small drilling spindle on a transfer machine at a steady 30-500 mm/s, with the rear rod carrying a DMSE switch for end-of-stroke confirmation.
Push-pull slider on a packaging line
A through-rod on a carton indexing slide sees identical force pushing and pulling, so the 45 mm stroke cycles a 30 kg tray carrier without recalibrating pressure between directions.
Rotating test-rig actuator
Mounted via an SDB pivot bracket, the double rod resists the side load of an oscillating lever on an automotive leak-test station, with the fixed TPU bumpers absorbing the 45 mm travel ends.
Replacing the Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD40X45SB with the ACED40X45SB
At 45 mm stroke and 571.8 N both ways, this 40 mm bore suits symmetric clamping and reciprocating tooling where equal force matters. If your load needs under 345.6 N at 0.5 MPa, the 32 mm bore saves space; if you need up to 881.2 N, step up to the 50 mm bore. A plain double-rod cylinder drifts when air is lost, so add a rod lock or pilot check for held loads. The S code on this unit carries the optional -S magnet, so CMSE / DMSE switches mount directly; FA/FB flange and LB foot brackets fit the ISO 21287 face. Since ACPD is discontinued, order the ACED40X45 and confirm ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before swapping.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Current-production ACE → ACED40X45SB
- ✓ 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 ACPD40X45SB FAQ
As a double-rod cylinder, force is equal in both directions: 571.8 N at 0.5 MPa and 800.5 N at 0.7 MPa, peaking at 116.6 kgf at 1.0 MPa. That is about 343 N of practical work at 0.5 MPa, or roughly 17 kg of vertical lift with a 2:1 margin. Operating range is 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi), proof 1.5 MPa (215 psi), speed 30-500 mm/s.
Order the ACED40X45, the ISO 21287 successor made by swapping the P for an E. It matches the same 40 mm bore, 45 mm stroke and force class with a short compact body, FA/FB flange and LB foot mounting, and the optional -S magnet for CMSE / DMSE switches. Confirm the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions against your fixture before swapping, since the ACP is DIN-standard.
Related AirTAC ACE Cylinders
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