This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is ACED50X60S — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the ACED50X60S 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 ACPD50X60S
The AirTAC Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD50X60S is a double acting, double rod DIN-standard tight/compact air cylinder with a Ø50mm bore and 60mm stroke, 1/8" air ports and a hard-anodized aluminium body. This model is discontinued — the current-production replacement is the ACED50X60S (ISO 21287 ACE), in the same bore, stroke and force class.
- BoreØ50 mm
- Stroke60 mm
- Port size1/8"
- Acting typeDouble acting, double rod
- Rod threadM10×1.5
- StatusDiscontinued → ACED50X60S
- 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 ACPD50X60S
A double acting, double-rod compact cylinder built to the DIN-standard ACP layout, the ACPD50X60S pushes a 50 mm bore through a 60 mm stroke with a rod leaving both covers. Because each side works on the rod-side area, output is identical in both directions: 881.2 N at 0.5 MPa and 1233.7 N at 0.7 MPa. The through-rod resists rotation and side load, gives a symmetric mounting face, and lets the rear rod carry a sensor flag, while fixed TPU bumpers pad both ends of travel.
This model carries the optional -S magnet, so CMSE or DMSE reed and solid-state switches mount directly on the body for end-of-stroke signalling. The short ISO 21287-class body saves roughly 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, which is why it suits tight jigs and guarded stations. In practice, plan on about 529 N of usable push at 0.5 MPa, enough to lift roughly 45 kg vertically with a 2:1 margin. Note that ACPD is discontinued: the current-production drop-in is the ACED50X60, and you should confirm ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before swapping.
Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD50X60S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD50X60S |
|---|---|
| Series | ACPD DIN compact cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | ACED50X60S |
| Bore size | Ø50 mm |
| Stroke | 60 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 ACED50X60S (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 ACPD50X60S
| ACPD | DIN compact cylinder (double-rod, discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 50 | 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 ACPD50X60S Is Used
Symmetric clamp fixture
The through-rod lets a machining fixture clamp from both faces with one cylinder, using the same 881.2 N force on each side at 0.5 MPa - ideal for holding aluminium housings on a CNC jig.
Gated inspection station
With the fitted -S magnet and a DMSE switch on each end, the 60 mm stroke confirms gate-open and gate-closed positions on a vision-check station, cycling at up to 500 mm/s.
Pusher on a packaging line
The rear rod carries a sensor flag while the front rod pushes cartons sideways off a conveyor; about 45 kg of vertical-lift equivalent gives margin for friction-loaded product.
Replacing the Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD50X60S with the ACED50X60S
At 50 mm bore this cylinder delivers 881.2 N both ways at 0.5 MPa. If your load needs less, the 40 mm bore gives 571.8 N; if you need more headroom, step up to the 63 mm bore at 1458.1 N. Stroke 60 mm sits well inside the 250 mm maximum standard stroke for this bore, so it is a catalogue item, not a made-to-order build. Remember that a plain double-rod cylinder drifts when air is lost - add a rod lock or pilot check if the load must stay put. Mounting brackets (FA/FB flange, LB foot, CA/CB clevis and more) bolt to the ISO 21287 face, and the -S magnet on this unit accepts CMSE / DMSE switches. For new designs, specify the ACED50X60 instead.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Current-production ACE → ACED50X60S
- ✓ 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 ACPD50X60S FAQ
As a double-rod cylinder, force is equal in both directions: 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 pressure is 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi), proof pressure 1.5 MPa (215 psi), speed range 30-500 mm/s, and the air supply must be filtered to 40 um.
Order the ACED50X60, the ISO 21287 successor made by swapping the P for an E. It matches the same 50 mm bore, 60 mm stroke and force class with a short compact body, FA/FB flange and LB foot brackets, and the optional -S magnet for CMSE / DMSE switches. Confirm the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions against your fixture before the swap.
Related AirTAC ACE Cylinders
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