
The AirTAC Airtac ACE Compact Cylinder ACE16X10SB 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 ACE16X10SB is a double acting compact cylinder with a 16 mm bore and 10 mm stroke, delivering a 100.5 N push force at 0.5 MPa. Its short ISO 21287 body takes up about half the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, making it ideal for tight machine frames and guarding. The hard-anodized aluminium body and S45C hard-chrome plated rod resist wear in continuous cycling.
With the optional -S magnet fitted, this unit works with CMSE or DMSE reed and solid-state switches for reliable position sensing. For a real-world load, plan on roughly 60 N of usable force at 0.5 MPa, which lifts about 6 kg vertically with a 2:1 safety margin. The fixed TPU bumper at both ends absorbs end-of-stroke impact, and the male rod thread (B code) simplifies direct attachment of tooling.
| Model | Airtac ACE Compact Cylinder ACE16X10SB |
|---|---|
| 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 in a small pneumatic vise or work-holding fixture on a benchtop drill press, where the 10 mm stroke precisely clamps thin sheet metal parts without over-travel.
Drive a label tamp head in a packaging line, cycling at moderate speed to press labels onto small cartons; the compact body fits between existing guide rails.
Actuate a safety interlock pin on a light machine guard, where the short stroke and double acting retract ensure the pin clears the frame when air is applied.
For a lighter push, the ACE12X10 offers 56.5 N at 0.5 MPa, while stepping up to the ACE20X10 gives 157.1 N for heavier actuation. Since this is a double acting cylinder, air both extends and retracts the rod; it does not hold position if air pressure is lost, so add a pilot check valve or rod lock for load holding. The M5x0.8 port suits small-bore air preparation, and the male rod thread accepts standard couplings without extra adapters.
Quick checklist
At 0.5 MPa, push is 100.5 N and pull is 75.4 N. At 0.7 MPa, push rises to 140.7 N and pull to 105.6 N. The theoretical maximum force is 20.5 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Operating pressure range is 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi), with proof pressure at 1.5 MPa (215 psi).
The short body saves about 50% of the mounting length compared to an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, so it fits into tight jigs and guards. The fixed TPU bumper at both ends absorbs end-of-stroke impact, and the optional -S magnet allows CMSE or DMSE sensors to detect rod position. The M5x0.8 port is standard for this 16 mm bore.
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