This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is ACED50X15 — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the ACED50X15 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 ACPD50X15
The AirTAC Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD50X15 is a double acting, double rod DIN-standard tight/compact air cylinder with a Ø50mm bore and 15mm stroke, 1/8" air ports and a hard-anodized aluminium body. This model is discontinued — the current-production replacement is the ACED50X15 (ISO 21287 ACE), in the same bore, stroke and force class.
- BoreØ50 mm
- Stroke15 mm
- Port size1/8"
- Acting typeDouble acting, double rod
- Rod threadM10×1.5
- StatusDiscontinued → ACED50X15
- 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 ACPD50X15
Double acting with a rod leaving both covers, the ACPD50X15 is a DIN-standard compact cylinder that pushes and pulls with identical force - 881.2 N at 0.5 MPa and 1233.7 N at 0.7 MPa in either direction, since both strokes work on the rod-side area. The 16 mm through-rod resists rotation and side load, gives a symmetric mounting face, and the rear rod can carry a sensor flag. In practice, plan on roughly 529 N (about 54 kg) of real work at 0.5 MPa rather than the full rating.
The hard-anodized aluminium body with an S45C hard-chrome rod saves about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, so it slots into tight press fixtures and guarding where a full-length body will not fit. A fixed TPU bumper sits at each end, speed spans 30-500 mm/s, and the magnet is optional: order the -S code if you want CMSE or DMSE switches. Note this model is discontinued - the current-production drop-in is ACED50X15, so confirm ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before swapping.
Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD50X15 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD50X15 |
|---|---|
| Series | ACPD DIN compact cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | ACED50X15 |
| Bore size | Ø50 mm |
| Stroke | 15 mm |
| Acting type | Double acting, double rod |
| Port size | 1/8" |
| Rod thread | M10×1.5 |
| 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 250 mm |
Specifications follow the official AirTAC ACP datasheet (now discontinued). The ACED50X15 (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 (Ø50mm)
| Pressure | Force (both ways) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 MPa | 881 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 1234 N |
| Max (@1.0 MPa) | 180 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 ACPD50X15
| ACPD | DIN compact cylinder (double-rod, discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 50 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×15 | 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 ACPD50X15 Is Used
Short-stroke press fixture
The 15 mm stroke and 881.2 N force in both directions make this a fit for staking or marking heads on small aluminium brackets where travel is minimal but force must be symmetric.
Reciprocating slide on a packaging line
Equal push and pull from the through-rod drives a pusher plate back and forth between carton lanes at up to 500 mm/s without a return spring or counterweight.
Flag-carrying position feedback
The rear rod can hold a sensor flag, and with the optional -S magnet CMSE or DMSE switches report end positions on a bottling machine's gate arm.
Replacing the Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD50X15 with the ACED50X15
At 15 mm stroke this bore 50 unit suits short clamp-and-release moves needing about 881 N each way; step down to bore 40 (571.8 N at 0.5 MPa) for lighter clamps or up to bore 63 (1458.1 N) for heavier press work. A plain double-rod cylinder drifts when air is lost, so add a rod lock or pilot check if the load must stay put. FA/FB flange or LB foot mounts bolt to the ISO 21287 face, and the optional -S magnet enables CMSE / DMSE switching. Order ACED50X15 for new builds - this ACPD version is discontinued.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Current-production ACE → ACED50X15
- ✓ 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 ACPD50X15 FAQ
Yes - because a rod exits both covers, both strokes use the rod-side area, so force is equal either way: 881.2 N at 0.5 MPa and 1233.7 N at 0.7 MPa, with a maximum of 179.7 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Operating range is 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi), proof pressure 1.5 MPa (215 psi), and speed 30-500 mm/s. For vertical lifting, halve the 0.5 MPa figure for margin and you can lift about 45 kg.
Order ACED50X15, the current-production ISO 21287 successor: swap the P for an E and you get the same 50 mm bore, 15 mm stroke and force class with a matching short body and mounting family. Since the ACP is DIN-standard, confirm the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions against your fixture before swapping. Also note the magnet is only present when the -S code is ordered - without it, no CMSE or DMSE switch can be mounted.
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