This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is ACED50X60SB — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the ACED50X60SB 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 ACPD50X60SB
The AirTAC Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD50X60SB 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 ACED50X60SB (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 → ACED50X60SB
- 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 ACPD50X60SB
A double acting compact cylinder with a rod through both covers, the ACPD50X60SB pushes and pulls with identical force because both strokes work 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 hard-chrome S45C rod, and the male rod thread (B code) bolts straight to I/Y knuckles or your tooling. This model carries the optional -S magnet, so CMSE or DMSE reed and solid-state switches can be clamped anywhere along the hard-anodized aluminium body.
The short ISO 21287-class body saves about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, which is why it slots into tight printing, packaging and assembly fixtures. A fixed TPU bumper at each end decelerates the piston, and the through-rod resists rotation and side load while the rear rod can carry a sensor flag. Note this ACPD model is discontinued: the current-production drop-in is ACED50X60, same bore, stroke and force class, so confirm ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before swapping. In practice, plan on roughly 528 N (about 54 kgf) of usable work at 0.5 MPa, or a vertical lift of about 45 kg with a 2:1 margin.
Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD50X60SB Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD50X60SB |
|---|---|
| Series | ACPD DIN compact cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | ACED50X60SB |
| 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 ACED50X60SB (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 ACPD50X60SB
| 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 ACPD50X60SB Is Used
Symmetric carton press
The equal 881.2 N push and pull at 0.5 MPa lets one through-rod press a flap down on the forward stroke and retract a fixture on the return, halving the cylinder count on a packaging line.
Position-flagged transfer unit
With the -S magnet fitted, CMSE or DMSE switches read both end positions, while the rear rod carries a mechanical flag for a vision check on an electronics assembly conveyor.
Balanced lift gantry
A 45 kg vertical lift capability with a 2:1 margin suits a twin-rod gantry that raises and lowers a PCB test fixture, where the through-rod keeps the platform from rotating.
Replacing the Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD50X60SB with the ACED50X60SB
At 881.2 N per side, the 50 mm bore sits mid-range: step down to the 40 mm bore (571.8 N at 0.5 MPa) for lighter clamping, or up to the 63 mm bore (1458.1 N) when the load needs more margin. The 60 mm stroke is well inside the 250 mm maximum standard stroke for this bore, so it is a catalog item, not a made-to-order build. Because a plain double-rod cylinder drifts when air is lost, add a rod lock or pilot check valve if the load must stay put. This unit already includes the -S magnet for CMSE / DMSE switches and a male rod thread; FA/FB flange or LB foot mounts bolt to the same face. For new designs, order the ACED50X60 instead, as the ACPD line is discontinued.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Current-production ACE → ACED50X60SB
- ✓ 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 ACPD50X60SB FAQ
Yes. Because a rod exits both covers, both strokes use the rod-side area, so force is equal both ways: 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 30-500 mm/s, and the 1/8" port serves the 50 mm bore. A fixed TPU bumper decelerates each end of travel.
Order the ACED50X60, the current-production 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 and a matching mounting family (FA/FB flange, LB foot, CA/CB clevis and more). Since the ACPD follows the older DIN-standard footprint, confirm the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions against your fixture before swapping.
Related AirTAC ACE Cylinders
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