This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is ACED63X120S — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the ACED63X120S 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 ACPD63X120S
The AirTAC Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD63X120S is a double acting, double rod DIN-standard tight/compact air cylinder with a Ø63mm bore and 120mm stroke, 1/8" air ports and a hard-anodized aluminium body. This model is discontinued — the current-production replacement is the ACED63X120S (ISO 21287 ACE), in the same bore, stroke and force class.
- BoreØ63 mm
- Stroke120 mm
- Port size1/8"
- Acting typeDouble acting, double rod
- Rod threadM10×1.5
- StatusDiscontinued → ACED63X120S
- 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 ACPD63X120S
A double acting, double-rod compact cylinder built to the DIN-standard ACP layout, the ACPD63X120S pushes a 63 mm piston through a 120 mm stroke with a rod leaving both covers. Because each side works on the rod-side area, output is equal in both directions: 1458.1 N at 0.5 MPa and 2041.3 N at 0.7 MPa, with a peak of 297.4 kgf at 1.0 MPa. The through-rod resists rotation and side load, gives a symmetric mount, and lets the rear rod carry a sensor flag, while fixed TPU bumpers pad both ends. Speed range is 30-500 mm/s over 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi) of clean, 40 um filtered air.
The hard-anodized aluminium body with S45C hard-chrome rod keeps the mounting length roughly 50% shorter than an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, so it slots into tight welding jigs and press fixtures. A practical sizing rule: plan on about 875 N of usable work at 0.5 MPa, which lifts roughly 74 kg vertically with a 2:1 margin. This model carries the optional -S magnet, so CMSE or DMSE reed and solid-state switches can be mounted for end-of-stroke detection. Note that the ACPD series is discontinued; the current-production drop-in is the ISO 21287 ACED63X120, and buyers should confirm ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before swapping.
Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD63X120S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD63X120S |
|---|---|
| Series | ACPD DIN compact cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | ACED63X120S |
| Bore size | Ø63 mm |
| Stroke | 120 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 ACED63X120S (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 (Ø63mm)
| Pressure | Force (both ways) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 MPa | 1458 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 2041 N |
| Max (@1.0 MPa) | 297 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 ACPD63X120S
| ACPD | DIN compact cylinder (double-rod, discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 63 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×120 | 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 ACPD63X120S Is Used
Symmetric weld-fixture clamping
The through-rod lets a welding jig clamp from the front while the rear rod drives a position flag, with 1458.1 N of equal clamping force either way at 0.5 MPa.
Press-head return on a forming station
Equal force in both directions suits a small forming press where the 120 mm stroke must push a die down and pull it back with the same 2041.3 N at 0.7 MPa.
Two-sided divert on a packaging line
A packaging conveyor diverter can push cartons left or right from one body, since the double rod delivers identical thrust in both strokes and the -S magnet feeds CMSE switch feedback.
Replacing the Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD63X120S with the ACED63X120S
At 120 mm stroke this sits well inside the 250 mm maximum standard stroke for the 63 mm bore, so no made-to-order length is needed. If 1458.1 N at 0.5 MPa is more than the job needs, the 50 mm bore double-rod version delivers 881.2 N; if you need more, step up to the 80 mm bore at 2356.2 N. Remember that a plain double-rod cylinder drifts when air is lost, so add a rod lock or pilot check for held loads. FA/FB flange, LB foot, CA/CB clevis, CR, SDB pivot and FTC brackets bolt to the mounting face, and the -S magnet on this model pairs with CMSE / DMSE switches. For new projects, specify the ACED63X120 instead, since the ACPD is discontinued.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Current-production ACE → ACED63X120S
- ✓ 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 ACPD63X120S FAQ
It is a double-rod cylinder, so force is equal in both directions: 1458.1 N at 0.5 MPa, 2041.3 N at 0.7 MPa, and up to 297.4 kgf at 1.0 MPa, all based on the rod-side area of the 63 mm bore. The 120 mm stroke is within the 250 mm standard limit for this bore, and the fixed TPU bumpers decelerate at each end.
The ACPD series is no longer in production; the current drop-in is the ISO 21287 ACED63X120, which matches the same bore, stroke and force class. Confirm the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before swapping, since the ACP is DIN-standard. This unit carries the optional -S magnet, so CMSE or DMSE reed and solid-state switches can be fitted for position detection.
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