This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is ACED50X15SB — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the ACED50X15SB 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 ACPD50X15SB
The AirTAC Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD50X15SB 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 ACED50X15SB (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 → ACED50X15SB
- 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 ACPD50X15SB
Double acting with a rod leaving both covers, the ACPD50X15SB pushes and pulls with identical force because each stroke works on the rod-side area: 881.2 N at 0.5 MPa and 1233.7 N at 0.7 MPa in either direction. The 50 mm bore drives a 16 mm through-rod with a male thread (B code) on both ends, and the short ISO 21287-class body cuts roughly 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, so it slots into tight press fixtures and slide units. Air supply runs 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi) with speeds of 30-500 mm/s.
This specific unit carries the optional -S magnet, so CMSE or DMSE reed and solid-state switches can be clipped on for end-of-stroke signalling without external flags. A fixed TPU bumper sits at each end to soften arrival, and the back-end rod doubles as a rotation-resistant guide or a sensor-flag carrier. Note that the ACPD family is discontinued: the current-production drop-in is the ACED50X15, which matches the same bore, stroke and force class - confirm the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before swapping. As a sizing rule, treat about 529 N (roughly 27 kg lifted vertically with a 2:1 margin) as the usable working force at 0.5 MPa rather than the full 881.2 N rating.
Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD50X15SB Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD50X15SB |
|---|---|
| Series | ACPD DIN compact cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | ACED50X15SB |
| 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 ACED50X15SB (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 ACPD50X15SB
| 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 ACPD50X15SB Is Used
Short-stroke clamp on a machining fixture
The 15 mm throw and 881.2 N clamping force at 0.5 MPa suit a vise-style clamp holding an aluminium housing during a milling or drilling cycle, with the through-rod resisting side load.
Push-off ejector at a packaging line divider
A 15 mm kick is enough to nudge cartons off a conveyor lane; the equal 881.2 N in both directions lets one cylinder serve as a reject pusher regardless of approach side.
Position-flagged slide in an assembly station
With the -S magnet fitted, CMSE or DMSE switches confirm clamp-open and clamp-closed states on a robotic load station, while the rear rod carries a secondary flag for PLC interlocks.
Replacing the Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD50X15SB with the ACED50X15SB
At 15 mm stroke this is a short-throw clamping or ejecting actuator. If 881.2 N at 0.5 MPa is more than the job needs, the ACPD40 at 571.8 N covers lighter clamps; if the part is heavier, step up to the ACPD63 at 1458.1 N. Remember the piston drifts when air is lost, so add a rod lock or pilot check valve for any held load. FA/FB flange and LB foot mounts bolt to the standard face, and the male rod thread takes I/Y knuckles directly. Order the ACED50X15 as the current replacement and verify the ISO 21287 hole pattern first.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Current-production ACE → ACED50X15SB
- ✓ 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 ACPD50X15SB FAQ
Yes - because a rod exits both covers, both strokes use the rod-side area. Output is 881.2 N at 0.5 MPa and 1233.7 N at 0.7 MPa in either direction, 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), speed 30-500 mm/s, and the 1/8" port is fixed by the 50 mm bore.
Order the 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 in a matching short body. Confirm the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions against your fixture before the swap, since the ACP was built to a DIN-standard footprint. The ACED also accepts FA/FB flange and LB foot hardware and supports CMSE / DMSE switches when the magnet option is specified.
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