This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is ACED80X15S — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the ACED80X15S 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 ACPD80X15S
The AirTAC Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD80X15S is a double acting, double rod DIN-standard tight/compact air cylinder with a Ø80mm bore and 15mm stroke, 1/4" air ports and a hard-anodized aluminium body. This model is discontinued — the current-production replacement is the ACED80X15S (ISO 21287 ACE), in the same bore, stroke and force class.
- BoreØ80 mm
- Stroke15 mm
- Port size1/4"
- Acting typeDouble acting, double rod
- Rod threadM12×1.75
- StatusDiscontinued → ACED80X15S
- 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 ACPD80X15S
Double acting with a rod leaving both covers, the ACPD80X15S is a discontinued DIN-standard compact cylinder in the 80 mm bore class. Because each stroke works on the rod-side area, output is identical in both directions: 2356.2 N at 0.5 MPa and 3298.7 N at 0.7 MPa. The through-rod resists rotation and light side load, gives a symmetric mounting point at each end, and the rear rod can carry a sensor flag. A fixed TPU bumper sits at both covers, speed spans 30-500 mm/s, and pressure runs 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi) with a 1.5 MPa (215 psi) proof rating.
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 clamping stations and shallow machine frames. In practical terms, plan on roughly 1414 N (about 144 kg) of usable push at 0.5 MPa, and expect it to lift about 120 kg vertically with a 2:1 margin. The hard-anodized aluminium body pairs with an S45C hard-chrome rod, and the -S code on this model means the magnet is fitted, so CMSE or DMSE reed and solid-state switches can be mounted directly. Note that this model is discontinued: the current-production drop-in is ACED80X15, and buyers should confirm ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before swapping.
Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD80X15S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD80X15S |
|---|---|
| Series | ACPD DIN compact cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | ACED80X15S |
| Bore size | Ø80 mm |
| Stroke | 15 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 ACED80X15S (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 ACPD80X15S
| ACPD | DIN compact cylinder (double-rod, discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 80 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×15 | 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 ACPD80X15S Is Used
Press-fit staking station
A 15 mm throw is enough to stake bushings into aluminium housings on an electronics assembly line; the 2356.2 N dual-direction output presses and retracts with equal force, and the -S magnet feeds end-of-stroke signals to the PLC via a DMSE switch.
Fixture clamping on a CNC pallet
Mounted by FB flange inside a shallow machining fixture, the short body fits where a full-length profile cylinder cannot, clamping a steel bracket with about 144 kg of usable force at 0.5 MPa from both rod ends.
Reciprocating guide on a packaging carousel
The through-rod keeps the carriage aligned on a rotary filler table, with the rear rod driving a position flag; the fixed TPU bumpers decelerate the 120 kg vertical-lift-equivalent load at each end of the 15 mm travel.
Replacing the Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD80X15S with the ACED80X15S
At 15 mm stroke this is a short-throw clamping and positioning size, not a long-feed actuator. If 2356.2 N at 0.5 MPa is more than the job needs, the 50 mm double-rod version delivers 881.2 N; if you need more, the 100 mm bore reaches 3681.6 N. Both strokes of a double-rod cylinder use the rod-side area, so never size on a larger single-rod push figure. Remember the piston drifts when air is lost - for a held load add a rod lock or pilot check. FA/FB flange and LB foot mountings bolt to the standard face, and this -S model already carries the optional magnet for CMSE / DMSE switches. For new projects order ACED80X15, the current ISO 21287 successor, and verify mounting dimensions against the datasheet.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Current-production ACE → ACED80X15S
- ✓ 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 ACPD80X15S FAQ
Yes - the rod exits both covers, so both strokes act on the rod-side area. At 0.5 MPa the output is 2356.2 N, at 0.7 MPa it is 3298.7 N, and the maximum at 1.0 MPa is 480.5 kgf, equal push and pull. Operating range is 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi) with a 1.5 MPa (215 psi) proof pressure, speed 30-500 mm/s, and a fixed TPU bumper at each end. This model is discontinued; the current replacement is ACED80X15.
The short ISO 21287-class body saves roughly 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, so it slots into tight guards and jigs. The S in ACPD80X15S means the optional -S magnet is fitted on this unit, so CMSE or DMSE reed and solid-state switches can be clipped on for end-of-stroke detection. The 1/4" port, M12x1.75 female rod thread and FA/FB or LB mounting options carry over to the ACED80X15 successor - confirm the ISO 21287 dimensions before swapping.
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