This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is ACED80X120 — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the ACED80X120 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 ACPD80X120
The AirTAC Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD80X120 is a double acting, double rod DIN-standard tight/compact air cylinder with a Ø80mm bore and 120mm stroke, 1/4" air ports and a hard-anodized aluminium body. This model is discontinued — the current-production replacement is the ACED80X120 (ISO 21287 ACE), in the same bore, stroke and force class.
- BoreØ80 mm
- Stroke120 mm
- Port size1/4"
- Acting typeDouble acting, double rod
- Rod threadM12×1.75
- StatusDiscontinued → ACED80X120
- 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 ACPD80X120
A double acting, double-rod compact cylinder built to the DIN-standard ACP format, the ACPD80X120 pushes a 20 mm rod out of both covers, so its 80 mm bore delivers 2356.2 N at 0.5 MPa in either direction - both strokes work on the rod-side area, and the rear rod can carry a sensor flag or resist side load. The 120 mm stroke sits well inside the 300 mm maximum standard stroke for this bore, and the fixed TPU bumper at each end simply decelerates the piston at the end of travel.
The short ISO 21287-class body saves about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, which is why it suits tight gantries and press fixtures. Practical sizing: plan on roughly 1414 N (about 0.6 of the rating) of usable work at 0.5 MPa, which lifts about 72 kg vertically with a 2:1 margin. Note this model is discontinued - the current-production drop-in is the ACED80X120, so confirm the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before swapping.
Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD80X120 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD80X120 |
|---|---|
| Series | ACPD DIN compact cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | ACED80X120 |
| Bore size | Ø80 mm |
| Stroke | 120 mm |
| Acting type | Double acting, double rod |
| Port size | 1/4" |
| Rod thread | M12×1.75 |
| 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 300 mm |
Specifications follow the official AirTAC ACP datasheet (now discontinued). The ACED80X120 (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 (Ø80mm)
| Pressure | Force (both ways) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 MPa | 2356 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 3299 N |
| Max (@1.0 MPa) | 481 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 ACPD80X120
| ACPD | DIN compact cylinder (double-rod, discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 80 | 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 ACPD80X120 Is Used
CNC fixture clamping
The symmetric through-rod clamps aluminium die-cast housings from both sides on a machining line, giving 2356.2 N of equal grip force at 0.5 MPa in a body short enough to fit inside the fixture base.
Pallet lift station
Mounted under a conveyor transfer table, the 80 mm bore raises pallets of about 72 kg vertically with a 2:1 margin, with the rear rod carrying a CMSE switch flag when the -S magnet is ordered.
Carton press-down unit
On a case-packing machine, the double rod presses flaps down at 3298.7 N at 0.7 MPa and retracts with identical force, while the TPU bumpers soften the stroke ends at speeds up to 500 mm/s.
Replacing the Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD80X120 with the ACED80X120
At 2356.2 N per direction at 0.5 MPa, the 80 mm bore covers mid-heavy clamping and lifting; step down to the 63 mm bore (1458.1 N) for lighter loads or up to the 100 mm bore (3681.6 N) when you need more force in the same short body. Because a plain double-rod cylinder drifts when air is lost, add a rod lock or pilot check valve for any held load. This unit has the female M12x1.75 rod thread and PT ports; the optional -S magnet code enables CMSE / DMSE switches, and LB foot or FA/FB flange mounts bolt to the standard face. Order the ACED80X120 as the current replacement.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Current-production ACE → ACED80X120
- ✓ 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 ACPD80X120 FAQ
Because a rod exits both covers, output is equal both ways: 2356.2 N at 0.5 MPa and 3298.7 N at 0.7 MPa, on the rod-side area in each direction. At 1.0 MPa the bore reaches a maximum of 480.5 kgf. Operating pressure is 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi) with a 1.5 MPa (215 psi) proof pressure, speed range 30-500 mm/s, and air filtered to 40 um.
Order the ACED80X120, the current-production ISO 21287 successor: swap the P for an E and you keep the same 80 mm bore, 120 mm stroke and force class in a matching short body. Before swapping, confirm the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions against your fixture, since the ACP was built to a DIN-standard footprint, and check whether your FA/FB flange or LB foot brackets carry over.
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