
The AirTAC Airtac ACE Compact Cylinder ACE100X40SB is a genuine double acting ISO 21287 compact air cylinder with a Ø100mm bore and 40mm stroke, 1/4" air ports and a hard-anodized aluminium body. Its short compact envelope saves about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder.
This AirTAC ACE100X40SB is a double acting compact cylinder that delivers 3927 N of push force at 0.5 MPa, making it a strong choice for heavy clamping and pressing tasks. Its ISO 21287 short body saves about 50% of the mounting length compared to an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, allowing it to fit into tight machine frames and guarding where a longer unit will not.
With the optional -S magnet fitted, this model works with CMSE or DMSE reed and solid-state switches for reliable position sensing. For a 2:1 safety margin on vertical work, it can lift about 200 kg, so you can match it against real part weights without over-engineering the system. The hard-anodized aluminium body and S45C hard-chrome plated rod provide a durable, wear-resistant surface for long service life.
| Model | Airtac ACE Compact Cylinder ACE100X40SB |
|---|---|
| Series | ACE compact cylinder |
| Standard | ISO 21287 |
| Bore size | Ø100 mm |
| Stroke | 40 mm |
| Acting type | Double acting |
| 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 TPU bumper (both ends) |
| Max standard stroke | Up to 300 mm |
Specifications follow the official AirTAC ACE-series (ISO 21287) datasheet. Body: hard-anodized aluminium alloy; piston rod: S45C carbon steel with hard-chrome plating. Rod type: female thread (blank) or male thread (B). Thread options: PT (blank) / G. A built-in magnet is OPTIONAL — add the -S code to fit CMSE / DMSE position sensors.
| Pressure | Push force | Pull force |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 MPa | 3927 N | 3770 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 5498 N | 5278 N |
| Max (@1.0 MPa) | 801 kgf | |
Actual usable force is lower than theoretical due to friction and back-pressure. Size with a safety margin.
| ACE | ISO 21287 compact cylinder (double-acting). |
|---|---|
| 100 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×40 | Stroke length in mm. |
| S | Optional built-in magnet for CMSE / DMSE sensors (omit for no magnet). |
| B | Rod type: B = male thread; blank = female thread. |
ACE-family variants: ACE (double acting), ASE / ATE (single acting push / pull), ACED (double rod), ACEJ (adjustable stroke), TACE / TACED (non-rotating twin-guide yoke). Mounting accessories: FA / FB flange, LB foot, CA / CB clevis, CR, SDB pivot, FTC; plus I and Y knuckles. Thread PT (blank) / G.
Use the 3927 N push force to securely clamp large metal workpieces in a CNC milling fixture, ensuring they stay rigid during high-speed cutting operations.
In a conveyor system, this cylinder can actuate a heavy-duty pallet stop, using its robust force to reliably halt pallets weighing up to 200 kg on an inclined roller path.
In a packaging line, this compact cylinder provides the necessary force to drive a die-cutting platen through corrugated cardboard, creating precise box blanks with each cycle.
For lighter duty applications, consider the ACE80X40 with 2513 N push at 0.5 MPa, or step up to the ACE125X40 which provides 6135.9 N push at 0.5 MPa for more demanding loads. This 100 mm bore unit uses a 1/4" port and has a maximum standard stroke of 300 mm, so verify your required travel is within this range.
This model has a male rod thread (B code) and is fitted with the optional -S magnet, so you can directly mount CMSE or DMSE switches for position feedback. Remember, this cylinder does not hold its position if air pressure is lost; use a rod lock or pilot check valve if you need to secure a load in place.
Quick checklist
At 0.5 MPa, the push force is 3927 N and the pull force is 3769.9 N. At 0.7 MPa, the push force is 5497.8 N and the pull force is 5277.9 N. The theoretical maximum force is 800.9 kgf at 1.0 MPa.
Yes, this model includes the optional -S magnet, which allows you to mount CMSE or DMSE reed or solid-state switches for position sensing. Without the -S code, the cylinder would not have a magnet and sensor feedback would not be possible.
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