This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is ACED50X160 — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the ACED50X160 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 ACPD50X160
The AirTAC Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD50X160 is a double acting, double rod DIN-standard tight/compact air cylinder with a Ø50mm bore and 160mm stroke, 1/8" air ports and a hard-anodized aluminium body. This model is discontinued — the current-production replacement is the ACED50X160 (ISO 21287 ACE), in the same bore, stroke and force class.
- BoreØ50 mm
- Stroke160 mm
- Port size1/8"
- Acting typeDouble acting, double rod
- Rod threadM10×1.5
- StatusDiscontinued → ACED50X160
- 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 ACPD50X160
A double acting compact cylinder with a rod leaving both covers, the ACPD50X160 works on the rod-side area in each direction, so it delivers the same 881.2 N at 0.5 MPa (1233.7 N at 0.7 MPa) whether it pushes or pulls. The 50 mm bore drives a 16 mm rod through a 160 mm stroke at 30-500 mm/s, with a fixed TPU bumper at each end. Air supply is 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi), proof pressure 1.5 MPa (215 psi), fluid is air filtered to 40 um, and the temperature range is -20 to +70 C.
The short ISO 21287-class body cuts roughly 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, which is why it suits tight jigs and guarded stations. The hard-anodized aluminium body carries an S45C hard-chrome rod, and the through-rod resists rotation and side load while giving a symmetric mount; the rear rod can also carry a sensor flag. Plan on about 529 N of real work at 0.5 MPa, which lifts roughly 27 kg vertically with a 2:1 margin. Note this model is discontinued: the current-production drop-in is the ACED50X160, and buyers should confirm ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before swapping.
Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD50X160 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD50X160 |
|---|---|
| Series | ACPD DIN compact cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | ACED50X160 |
| Bore size | Ø50 mm |
| Stroke | 160 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 ACED50X160 (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 ACPD50X160
| ACPD | DIN compact cylinder (double-rod, discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 50 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×160 | 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 ACPD50X160 Is Used
Reciprocating conveyor pushers
The through-rod pushes product off a line in one direction and returns a guide or gate with the opposite rod, using the same 881.2 N at 0.5 MPa both ways at 30-500 mm/s.
Symmetric test fixtures
A 16 mm rod on each cover gives a balanced mount for benchtop leak or assembly stations, where the rear rod carries a position flag for CMSE or DMSE switches when the -S magnet is ordered.
Press-assist eject stations
With about 529 N of usable force at 0.5 MPa, the 50 mm bore ejects formed parts from shallow dies in packaging and small-component lines within the 160 mm stroke.
Replacing the Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD50X160 with the ACED50X160
At 881.2 N per side at 0.5 MPa, the 50 mm bore sits mid-range: step down to the 40 mm bore (571.8 N) for lighter clamping, or up to the 63 mm bore (1458.1 N) when the load grows. If the application must hold position on air loss, add a rod lock or pilot check valve, because this cylinder drifts when pressure drops. Mounting uses FA/FB flange or LB foot on the standard face, and the optional -S magnet lets CMSE or DMSE switches report end positions; without the -S code no magnet is fitted. This unit is discontinued, so specify the ACED50X160 replacement and verify the ISO 21287 footprint.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Current-production ACE → ACED50X160
- ✓ 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 ACPD50X160 FAQ
Yes. Because a rod exits both covers, both strokes use the rod-side area: 881.2 N at 0.5 MPa and 1233.7 N at 0.7 MPa, equal push and pull. Peak output at 1.0 MPa is about 179.7 kgf. Operating pressure is 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi) with 1.5 MPa (215 psi) proof, and speed runs 30-500 mm/s.
The model is discontinued; the current-production replacement is the ACED50X160 (swap the P for an E), which matches the same 50 mm bore, 160 mm stroke and force class. Confirm the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before swapping since the ACP is DIN-standard. The short body saves about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, and each end carries a fixed TPU bumper rather than an adjustable device.
Related AirTAC ACE Cylinders
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