This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is ACED63X60SB — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the ACED63X60SB 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 ACPD63X60SB
The AirTAC Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD63X60SB is a double acting, double rod DIN-standard tight/compact air cylinder with a Ø63mm bore and 60mm stroke, 1/8" air ports and a hard-anodized aluminium body. This model is discontinued — the current-production replacement is the ACED63X60SB (ISO 21287 ACE), in the same bore, stroke and force class.
- BoreØ63 mm
- Stroke60 mm
- Port size1/8"
- Acting typeDouble acting, double rod
- Rod threadM10×1.5
- StatusDiscontinued → ACED63X60SB
- 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 ACPD63X60SB
A double acting compact cylinder with a through rod, the ACPD63X60SB drives a 63 mm bore over a 60 mm stroke and pushes 1458.1 N in BOTH directions at 0.5 MPa, because a rod exits each cover and both strokes work on the rod-side area. At 0.7 MPa that rises to 2041.3 N each way. The male rod thread (B code) and the fitted -S magnet for CMSE / DMSE switches are built into this code. Note: the ACPD family is discontinued; the current-production drop-in is ACED63X60.
The short ISO 21287-class body saves roughly 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, so it slots into tight gantries and fixture plates. The 16 mm through rod resists rotation and side load, and the rear rod can carry a sensor flag while the front rod does the work. In practice, plan on about 875 N of real work at 0.5 MPa - roughly 44 kg lifted vertically with a 2:1 margin. Air supply: 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi), speed 30-500 mm/s, fixed TPU bumper at both ends.
Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD63X60SB Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD63X60SB |
|---|---|
| Series | ACPD DIN compact cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | ACED63X60SB |
| Bore size | Ø63 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 ACED63X60SB (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 ACPD63X60SB
| ACPD | DIN compact cylinder (double-rod, discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 63 | 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 ACPD63X60SB Is Used
Reciprocating conveyor pushers
The equal 1458.1 N force in both directions suits push-and-return transfer arms on packaging lines, where the return stroke must move the same product weight as the push.
Two-sided fixture clamping
A rod at each cover lets one cylinder clamp or eject from either side of a machining fixture, with the 60 mm stroke fitting short die carts and jig plates.
Position-flagged lift columns
With the -S magnet fitted, CMSE or DMSE switches report end positions on a vertical lift rated around 44 kg with a 2:1 margin, while the rear rod carries a second flag.
Replacing the Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD63X60SB with the ACED63X60SB
At 1458.1 N per side at 0.5 MPa, this 63 mm bore sits between the 50 mm bore (881.2 N) and the 80 mm bore (2356.2 N) - step down for lighter clamping, up for heavier presses. The through rod gives a symmetric mount and the rear rod suits a sensor flag; FA/FB flange or LB foot brackets bolt to the same face. If the load must stay put when air drops, add a rod lock or pilot check - this cylinder drifts. Order ACED63X60 as the current replacement and confirm ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before swapping.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Current-production ACE → ACED63X60SB
- ✓ 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 ACPD63X60SB FAQ
It is a double-rod cylinder, so force is EQUAL both ways: 1458.1 N at 0.5 MPa and 2041.3 N at 0.7 MPa per direction, with a maximum of 297.4 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Both strokes use the rod-side area because a 16 mm rod exits each cover. Operating range is 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi), proof 1.5 MPa (215 psi), speed 30-500 mm/s, port 1/8" PT, male rod thread (B).
Order ACED63X60, the ISO 21287 successor made by swapping the P for an E. It matches the same 63 mm bore, 60 mm stroke and force class with a comparable short aluminium body and mounting family. Because the ACP is DIN-standard, confirm the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions against your fixture before swapping, and remember the magnet on the ACE is the optional -S code, as it was here.
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