This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is ACED50X50 — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the ACED50X50 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 ACPD50X50
The AirTAC Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD50X50 is a double acting, double rod DIN-standard tight/compact air cylinder with a Ø50mm bore and 50mm stroke, 1/8" air ports and a hard-anodized aluminium body. This model is discontinued — the current-production replacement is the ACED50X50 (ISO 21287 ACE), in the same bore, stroke and force class.
- BoreØ50 mm
- Stroke50 mm
- Port size1/8"
- Acting typeDouble acting, double rod
- Rod threadM10×1.5
- StatusDiscontinued → ACED50X50
- 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 ACPD50X50
The ACPD50X50 is a double acting, double-rod compact cylinder in the discontinued DIN-standard ACP family: a 50 mm bore with a 16 mm rod leaving BOTH covers, so the piston pushes and pulls with identical force. At 0.5 MPa it delivers 881.2 N in each direction (1233.7 N at 0.7 MPa), and the through-rod resists rotation and side load while the rear rod can carry a sensor flag. Air supply is 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi), speed 30-500 mm/s, and a fixed TPU bumper sits at each end.
The short ISO 21287-class body saves about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, so it slots into tight fixtures, and FA/FB flange or LB foot brackets bolt straight to its face. Dividing the 881.2 N rating by 9.81 gives roughly 89 kgf, so plan on lifting about 45 kg vertically with a 2:1 margin. Note that this model is discontinued: the current-production drop-in is the ACED50X50 (swap the P for an E), so confirm the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before ordering.
Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD50X50 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD50X50 |
|---|---|
| Series | ACPD DIN compact cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | ACED50X50 |
| Bore size | Ø50 mm |
| Stroke | 50 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 ACED50X50 (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 ACPD50X50
| ACPD | DIN compact cylinder (double-rod, discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 50 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×50 | 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 ACPD50X50 Is Used
Symmetric CNC fixture clamping
The through-rod clamps from either cover with the same 881.2 N at 0.5 MPa, letting one cylinder act on a workpiece from both sides of a machining fixture.
Push-pull transfer on packaging lines
Equal force in both directions makes the 50 mm stroke ideal for reciprocating pushers that index cartons between conveyor lanes at 30-500 mm/s.
Gantry position flagging
The rear rod carries a switch flag for end-of-travel detection on pick-and-place gantries, provided the optional -S magnet version is ordered with CMSE or DMSE switches.
Replacing the Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD50X50 with the ACED50X50
At 881.2 N per side at 0.5 MPa, the 50 mm bore suits clamping and pressing in the 80-90 kgf class; step down to the 40 mm bore (571.8 N) for lighter jigs or up to the 63 mm bore (1458.1 N) for heavier presses. Like any plain double-rod cylinder it drifts when air is lost, so add a rod lock or pilot check for a held load. This unit has no magnet: order the -S code if you need CMSE / DMSE switch positions. For new builds, specify the ACED50X50 instead, since ACPD is discontinued.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Current-production ACE → ACED50X50
- ✓ 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 ACPD50X50 FAQ
Because a 16 mm 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, identical push and pull. Peak force at 1.0 MPa is 179.7 kgf. Operating pressure is 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi) with a 1.5 MPa (215 psi) proof rating, and speed runs 30-500 mm/s.
It is a short ISO 21287-class compact cylinder whose body saves about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, with a hard-anodized aluminium body, S45C hard-chrome rod, fixed TPU bumpers and a 1/8" port. The ACPD50X50 is discontinued; the current drop-in is the ACED50X50, so confirm the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before swapping.
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