
The AirTAC Airtac ACE Compact Cylinder ACE16X10B is a genuine double acting ISO 21287 compact air cylinder with a Ø16mm bore and 10mm 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.
This AirTAC ACE16X10B is a double acting ISO 21287 compact cylinder with a 16 mm bore and a 10 mm stroke, delivering 100.5 N of push force and 75.4 N of pull force at 0.5 MPa. Its short, hard-anodized aluminium body saves about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, making it a fit for tight spaces where a longer cylinder will not go.
The fixed TPU bumper at both ends absorbs end-of-stroke energy, and the S45C carbon-steel rod with hard-chrome plating is built for wear resistance. With a theoretical max force of 20.5 kgf at 1.0 MPa, a practical rule of thumb is to plan for about 60 N of real work at 0.5 MPa, which translates to lifting roughly 6 kg vertically with a 2:1 safety margin. This model has a male rod thread (B code) and no magnet, so CMSE or DMSE sensors cannot be mounted unless you order the optional -S version.
| Model | Airtac ACE Compact Cylinder ACE16X10B |
|---|---|
| Series | ACE compact cylinder |
| Standard | ISO 21287 |
| Bore size | Ø16 mm |
| Stroke | 10 mm |
| Acting type | Double acting |
| Port size | M5×0.8 |
| Rod thread | M4×0.7 |
| 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 75 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 | 101 N | 75 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 141 N | 106 N |
| Max (@1.0 MPa) | 21 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). |
|---|---|
| 16 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×10 | 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 ACE16X10B to press small electronic components into place on a benchtop fixture, where its 100.5 N push at 0.5 MPa is enough for light insertion tasks.
Mount this cylinder in a compact jig to hold a workpiece during drilling or gluing, with the 10 mm stroke providing quick, repeatable clamping action in a tight space.
In a laboratory test rig, the ACE16X10B can cycle a small lever or valve repeatedly at speeds up to 500 mm/s, offering precise motion for durability testing.
For a lighter application, the ACE12X10 offers a 56.5 N push at 0.5 MPa, while moving up to the ACE20X10 gives you 157.1 N push at the same pressure. This 16 mm bore unit suits small assembly fixtures or light clamping where the 10 mm stroke is enough. Since it lacks the optional -S magnet, it is not sensor-ready; choose the -S code if you need to detect position. The male rod thread simplifies mounting with rod-end accessories, and the M5x0.8 port is standard for this bore size.
Quick checklist
At 0.5 MPa, the push force is 100.5 N and the pull force is 75.4 N. At 0.7 MPa, push is 140.7 N and pull is 105.6 N. The theoretical maximum force is 20.5 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).
No, this ACE16X10B does not have a magnet, so you cannot mount CMSE or DMSE switches. You would need to order the -S version for sensor capability. The cylinder has a hard-anodized aluminium body and a hard-chrome plated S45C steel rod, with a fixed TPU bumper at each end to absorb impact. It operates in temperatures from -20 to 70 C.
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