Airtac ACE Compact Cylinder ACE12X30SB
The AirTAC ACE Compact Cylinder ACE12X30SB is a genuine double acting ISO 21287 compact air cylinder with a Ø12mm bore and 30mm stroke, M5×0.8 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.
- BoreØ12 mm
- Stroke30 mm
- Port sizeM5×0.8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM3×0.5
- CushionFixed TPU bumper (both ends)
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About the Airtac ACE Compact Cylinder ACE12X30SB
This AirTAC ACE12X30SB is a double acting ISO 21287 compact cylinder with a 12 mm bore and a 30 mm stroke, delivering a 56.5 N push force at 0.5 MPa. Its short body saves about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, making it ideal for tight automation cells where space is at a premium.
With the optional -S magnet fitted, this model works with CMSE or DMSE reed and solid-state switches for reliable position sensing.
Airtac ACE Compact Cylinder ACE12X30SB Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ACE Compact Cylinder ACE12X30SB |
|---|---|
| Series | ACE compact cylinder |
| Standard | ISO 21287 |
| Bore size | Ø12 mm |
| Stroke | 30 mm |
| Acting type | Double acting |
| Port size | M5×0.8 |
| Rod thread | M3×0.5 |
| 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 TPU bumper (both ends) |
| Max standard stroke | Up to 50 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.
Theoretical Output Force (Ø12mm)
| Pressure | Push force | Pull force |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 MPa | 57 N | 42 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 79 N | 59 N |
| Max (@1.0 MPa) | 12 kgf | |
Actual usable force is lower than theoretical due to friction and back-pressure. Size with a safety margin.
Model Code: Airtac ACE Compact Cylinder ACE12X30SB
| ACE | ISO 21287 compact cylinder (double-acting). |
|---|---|
| 12 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×30 | 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 (double rod, 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.
Where the Airtac ACE Compact Cylinder ACE12X30SB Is Used
Compact Jig Clamping
Use in a small fixture to clamp thin sheet metal parts during drilling or riveting on a benchtop workstation, where the 56.5 N push force is enough for light hold-down tasks.
Tight-Space Gate Actuation
Actuate a small safety guard or access door on a packaging line, using the 30 mm stroke to slide a latch clear within a machine frame that has limited clearance for a full-length cylinder.
Part Presence Detection
Pair with CMSE switches to confirm when a small component is pushed into a nest on an assembly conveyor, using the built-in magnet to trigger a signal at the end of the 30 mm stroke.
Is the Airtac ACE Compact Cylinder ACE12X30SB the Right Cylinder?
For a lighter push, the ACE12X20 offers 56.5 N at 0.5 MPa with a shorter stroke, while stepping up to the ACE16X30 gives you 100.5 N push force at the same pressure for heavier loads. Since this is a double acting cylinder, it cannot hold its position when air pressure is lost, so use a rod lock or pilot check valve for any load that must stay put. The male rod thread (B code) simplifies mounting with rod clevis or knuckle fittings, and the M5x0.8 port suits small-bore pneumatic circuits.
Quick checklist
- ✓ Required force at your working pressure
- ✓ Short stroke fits the compact body
- ✓ Port/thread type (PT / G)
- ✓ Add -S if you need the magnet for sensors
- ✓ Rod type (female / male B) & mount (FA/LB/CA)
Installation & Maintenance Notes
- check Use clean air filtered to 40µm or finer.
- check Keep within 0.15 – 1.0 MPa operating pressure.
- check Compact body: keep the stroke short and avoid side load on the rod.
- check Do not dismantle the threaded front/back covers.
- check Keep speed within the rated range; the TPU bumper absorbs stroke-end energy.
- check Installation by qualified personnel per AirTAC docs.
Airtac ACE Compact Cylinder ACE12X30SB FAQ
At 0.5 MPa, the push force is 56.5 N and the pull force is 42.4 N. At 0.7 MPa, push is 79.2 N and pull is 59.4 N. The theoretical maximum force is 11.5 kgf at 1.0 MPa. The operating pressure range is 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi), with a proof pressure of 1.5 MPa (215 psi).
The ACE12X30SB has a hard-anodized aluminium body that is about 50% shorter than an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, so it fits into tight jigs and guards. It has a fixed TPU bumper at both ends to absorb impact, and the optional -S magnet enables CMSE or DMSE switches for position sensing. The M5x0.8 port and male rod thread simplify installation in small pneumatic systems.
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