This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is ACED80X55B — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the ACED80X55B 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 ACPD80X55B
The AirTAC Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD80X55B is a double acting, double rod DIN-standard tight/compact air cylinder with a Ø80mm bore and 55mm stroke, 1/4" air ports and a hard-anodized aluminium body. This model is discontinued — the current-production replacement is the ACED80X55B (ISO 21287 ACE), in the same bore, stroke and force class.
- BoreØ80 mm
- Stroke55 mm
- Port size1/4"
- Acting typeDouble acting, double rod
- Rod threadM12×1.75
- StatusDiscontinued → ACED80X55B
- 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 ACPD80X55B
This is a double acting, double-rod compact cylinder in the discontinued AirTAC ACPD range: an 80 mm bore with a 55 mm stroke and a male rod thread on both 20 mm rods. Because a rod exits each cover, both strokes develop the same force from the rod-side area - 2356.2 N at 0.5 MPa and 3298.7 N at 0.7 MPa, equal in push and pull. The short ISO 21287-class body saves about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, so it slots into tight presses, clamping bridges and gantry fixtures where a full-length body will not fit.
The through-rod resists rotation and side load, gives a symmetric mount, and lets the rear rod carry a sensor flag or a second tooling plate. Fixed TPU bumpers decelerate the piston at both ends, and the hard-anodized aluminium body carries a S45C hard-chrome rod. As a sizing rule of thumb, plan on roughly 1414 N (about 144 kg of thrust) of real work at 0.5 MPa rather than the full rating - enough to lift about 120 kg vertically with a 2:1 margin. Note that this model is discontinued: the current-production drop-in is the ACED80X55, so confirm the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before swapping.
Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD80X55B Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD80X55B |
|---|---|
| Series | ACPD DIN compact cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | ACED80X55B |
| Bore size | Ø80 mm |
| Stroke | 55 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 ACED80X55B (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 ACPD80X55B
| ACPD | DIN compact cylinder (double-rod, discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 80 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×55 | 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 ACPD80X55B Is Used
Double-acting press stamping
A bench-top marking press on an electronics line uses the 2356.2 N equal push and pull to stamp part numbers and retract the tooling at identical force, with the 55 mm stroke matching the die height.
Reciprocating conveyor diverter
A packaging line diverter pushes cartons one way, then the mirrored rear rod drives the return gate - one cylinder, two working ends, at 30-500 mm/s on a 0.5 MPa supply.
Sensor-flag test fixture
In an automotive leak-test rig, the rear 20 mm rod carries a flag past a switch position while the front rod clamps the part, keeping both motions synchronized on the same piston.
Replacing the Airtac ACPD Double Rod Compact Cylinder ACPD80X55B with the ACED80X55B
At 80 mm bore this is the second-strongest ACPD size, delivering 2356.2 N both ways at 0.5 MPa. If your load needs less than about 881 N at the same pressure, the 50 mm bore is the lighter choice; if you need more than 2356 N, step up to the 100 mm bore at 3681.6 N. Remember the piston drifts when air is lost - for a held vertical load, pair the cylinder with a rod lock or pilot check valve. This version has a male rod thread (B code) and no magnet, so CMSE or DMSE switches cannot be used unless you order the -S variant. The 55 mm stroke sits well inside the 300 mm maximum standard stroke for this bore. For new projects, specify the ACED80X55 instead - same bore, stroke and force class in current production.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Current-production ACE → ACED80X55B
- ✓ 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 ACPD80X55B FAQ
Both directions are identical because a rod exits each cover and both strokes use the rod-side area: 2356.2 N at 0.5 MPa, 3298.7 N at 0.7 MPa, and up to 480.5 kgf at 1.0 MPa. 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, air filtered to 40 um, and -20 to +70 C.
The hard-anodized aluminium body is an ISO 21287-class short design, roughly 50% shorter in mounting length than an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, with FA/FB flange and LB foot options and fixed TPU bumpers at both ends. The ACPD80X55B is discontinued; the ACED80X55 is the current drop-in successor in the same bore, stroke and force class - confirm the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before ordering.
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