This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is ACED40X60 — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the ACED40X60 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 ACPD40X60
The AirTAC Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD40X60 is a double acting, double rod DIN-standard tight/compact air cylinder with a Ø40mm bore and 60mm stroke, 1/8" air ports and a hard-anodized aluminium body. This model is discontinued — the current-production replacement is the ACED40X60 (ISO 21287 ACE), in the same bore, stroke and force class.
- BoreØ40 mm
- Stroke60 mm
- Port size1/8"
- Acting typeDouble acting, double rod
- Rod threadM8×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → ACED40X60
- 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 ACPD40X60
A double acting compact cylinder with a rod leaving both covers, the ACPD40X60 pushes and pulls with identical force: 571.8 N at 0.5 MPa and 800.5 N at 0.7 MPa in either direction, because both strokes work on the rod-side area. The through-rod resists rotation and side load, gives a symmetric mount, and the rear rod can carry a sensor flag. Its ISO 21287 short body saves about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, so it slots into tight jigs and guarding. This model is discontinued; the current drop-in is the ACED40X60.
In practice, plan on roughly 343 N of usable work at 0.5 MPa - about 17 kg lifted vertically with a 2:1 margin - when sizing the part or fixture. The hard-anodized aluminium body carries a fixed TPU bumper at each end, the 12 mm S45C hard-chrome rod ends in a female M8x1.25 thread, and the 1/8" PT ports take air filtered to 40 um at 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi). Speed range is 30-500 mm/s. Note there is no magnet fitted; order the optional -S code if you need CMSE or DMSE switch positions.
Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD40X60 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD40X60 |
|---|---|
| Series | ACPD DIN compact cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | ACED40X60 |
| Bore size | Ø40 mm |
| Stroke | 60 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 ACED40X60 (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 ACPD40X60
| ACPD | DIN compact cylinder (double-rod, discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 40 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×60 | 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 ACPD40X60 Is Used
Reciprocating transfer carriage
The through-rod drives a slide plate back and forth between two stops on a small assembly line, with equal 571.8 N thrust and return so the carriage cycles at the same pace both ways.
Dual-end part presence flag
The rear rod carries a flag past a CMSE or DMSE switch (with the optional -S magnet ordered) while the front rod ejects finished housings from a machining fixture.
Symmetric press-in station
A bushing press-fit bench uses the mirrored rod ends to apply about 343 N of practical force at 0.5 MPa to both sides of a bearing, keeping the fixture balanced without a second cylinder.
Replacing the Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD40X60 with the ACED40X60
At 60 mm stroke this bore 40 unit delivers 571.8 N both ways at 0.5 MPa; if that is more than the job needs, the bore 25 ACPD gives 206.2 N, and if you need more, the bore 50 reaches 881.2 N. Remember the piston drifts when air is lost - add a rod lock or pilot check if the load must be held. Choose FA/FB flange or LB foot mounting to match the ISO 21287 face, and add the -S magnet code only if CMSE / DMSE switches are planned. For new designs, specify the ACED40X60, the current-production successor in the same force class, and confirm the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before swapping.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Current-production ACE → ACED40X60
- ✓ 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 ACPD40X60 FAQ
Because a rod exits both covers, force is equal both ways: 571.8 N at 0.5 MPa and 800.5 N at 0.7 MPa, on the rod-side area. At 1.0 MPa the peak is 116.6 kgf. Operating pressure is 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi), proof 1.5 MPa (215 psi), speed 30-500 mm/s, with a fixed TPU bumper at each end.
The compact body saves about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, so it fits shallow gantries and guarded cells. The ACPD40X60 is discontinued; the ACED40X60 is the current drop-in with the same bore, stroke and force class - confirm the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before swapping.
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