This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is ACED63X45SB — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the ACED63X45SB 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 ACPD63X45SB
The AirTAC Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD63X45SB is a double acting, double rod DIN-standard tight/compact air cylinder with a Ø63mm bore and 45mm stroke, 1/8" air ports and a hard-anodized aluminium body. This model is discontinued — the current-production replacement is the ACED63X45SB (ISO 21287 ACE), in the same bore, stroke and force class.
- BoreØ63 mm
- Stroke45 mm
- Port size1/8"
- Acting typeDouble acting, double rod
- Rod threadM10×1.5
- StatusDiscontinued → ACED63X45SB
- 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 ACPD63X45SB
A double acting compact cylinder with a rod leaving both covers, the ACPD63X45SB delivers an identical 1458.1 N in each direction at 0.5 MPa (2041.3 N at 0.7 MPa), because both strokes work on the rod-side area of the 63 mm piston. The male-threaded 16 mm rod at each end resists rotation and side load and gives a symmetric mount, so the rear rod can carry a sensor flag or a second tooling plate. The short ISO 21287-class body saves roughly 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, which is why it fits tight jigs, guarding and gantry frames that cannot swallow a full-length cylinder.
This unit carries the optional -S magnet, so CMSE or DMSE reed and solid-state switches can be clipped on for end-position sensing. A fixed TPU bumper sits at each cover to soften end-of-travel contact, and the hard-anodized aluminium body with an S45C hard-chrome rod runs on air filtered to 40 um at 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi), from -20 to +70 C, at 30-500 mm/s. Note that the ACPD family is discontinued: the current-production drop-in is the ACED63X45, and buyers should confirm the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before swapping. As a rule of thumb, plan on about 60% of the rating for real work, roughly 875 N, which lifts about 89 kg vertically at 0.5 MPa - halve that to around 44 kg for a 2:1 margin on a vertical lift.
Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD63X45SB Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD63X45SB |
|---|---|
| Series | ACPD DIN compact cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | ACED63X45SB |
| Bore size | Ø63 mm |
| Stroke | 45 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 ACED63X45SB (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 ACPD63X45SB
| ACPD | DIN compact cylinder (double-rod, discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 63 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×45 | 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 ACPD63X45SB Is Used
Reciprocating transfer carriage
The through-rod drives a pallet shuttle on a packaging line from either side, with 1458.1 N available in both directions so return strokes carry the same load as the push.
Clamping fixture with rear sensing
The front rod clamps an aluminium housing in a machining jig while the back-end rod carries a switch flag; the -S magnet lets a CMSE sensor confirm clamped position.
Press-fit ejector on an assembly bench
With about 875 N of usable force at 0.5 MPa, the cylinder ejects bushings from housings on a small appliance assembly line, and the 45 mm stroke matches shallow die depth.
Replacing the Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD63X45SB with the ACED63X45SB
At 45 mm stroke this sits well inside the 250 mm maximum standard stroke for the 63 mm bore, so it is a catalog item, not a made-to-order length. If 1458.1 N per direction at 0.5 MPa is more than the job needs, the 50 mm bore gives 881.2 N; if you need more, step up to the 80 mm bore at 2356.2 N. The male rod thread (B code) suits rod knuckles and threaded tooling, and FA/FB flange, LB foot, CA/CB clevis, CR, SDB pivot or FTC mounting bolts to the same face. 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. Order the ACED63X45 as the current replacement and confirm the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions first.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Current-production ACE → ACED63X45SB
- ✓ 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 ACPD63X45SB FAQ
Because a rod exits both covers, both strokes use the rod-side area and the force is equal both ways: 1458.1 N at 0.5 MPa and 2041.3 N at 0.7 MPa. At 1.0 MPa the bore reaches a maximum of 297.4 kgf. For sizing, treat roughly 60% of the 0.5 MPa rating - about 875 N, or around 89 kg of vertical lift - as the practical working figure, and halve it to about 44 kg for a 2:1 margin.
The short ISO 21287-class body cuts about 50% of the mounting length compared with an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, so it slots into tight fixtures. A fixed TPU bumper at each cover softens end-of-stroke contact; it is not adjustable and it never holds a load. This unit carries the optional -S magnet, so CMSE and DMSE reed or solid-state switches can be mounted for position sensing. The ACPD63X45SB is discontinued - the current drop-in is the ACED63X45, so confirm the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before ordering.
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