
The AirTAC Airtac ACE Compact Cylinder ACE32X120SB is a genuine double acting ISO 21287 compact air cylinder with a Ø32mm bore and 120mm stroke, 1/8" 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 ACE32X120SB is a double acting ISO 21287 compact cylinder with a 32 mm bore and 120 mm stroke. The hard-anodized aluminium body is about 50% shorter than an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, so it fits into tight machine frames and guarding where a full-length cylinder will not. The S45C carbon-steel rod is hard-chrome plated and has a male thread (B code) for direct coupling.
At 0.5 MPa this unit pushes with 402.1 N and pulls with 345.6 N, which translates to a usable vertical lift of about 24.6 kg when you apply a 2:1 safety margin. The optional -S magnet is fitted here, so CMSE or DMSE reed and solid-state switches can be mounted for position sensing. A fixed TPU bumper at each end absorbs impact, and the operating speed range is 30-500 mm/s.
| Model | Airtac ACE Compact Cylinder ACE32X120SB |
|---|---|
| Series | ACE compact cylinder |
| Standard | ISO 21287 |
| Bore size | Ø32 mm |
| Stroke | 120 mm |
| Acting type | Double acting |
| Port size | 1/8" |
| Rod thread | M8×1.25 |
| 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 200 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 | 402 N | 346 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 563 N | 484 N |
| Max (@1.0 MPa) | 82 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). |
|---|---|
| 32 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×120 | 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.
Clamp small parts in a CNC vise or workholding fixture where the short body clears the spindle and tool path. The 402.1 N push at 0.5 MPa holds typical aluminum blanks securely.
Actuate a stop gate on a light assembly conveyor to separate parts for inspection. The 120 mm stroke moves the gate fully clear, and the magnet lets a sensor confirm the gate position.
Push finished cartons off a short packing station onto a takeaway belt. The compact body mounts behind the guide rail, and the 345.6 N pull retracts the pusher quickly for the next cycle.
For lighter duty in a 25 mm bore, the ACE25X120 pushes 245.4 N at 0.5 MPa, while stepping up to a 40 mm bore gives 628.3 N push. This 32 mm bore is a balanced middle choice for moderate loads in compact spaces. The male rod thread simplifies mounting without a rod-end adapter, and the fitted magnet lets you add sensors for automated control. Remember that a plain ACE does not hold its position when air is removed, so use a rod lock or pilot check valve if the load must stay put.
Quick checklist
At 0.5 MPa the push force is 402.1 N and the pull force is 345.6 N. At 0.7 MPa the push is 563 N and the pull is 483.8 N. The theoretical maximum force is 82 kgf at 1.0 MPa. The port is 1/8 inch, and the rod is 12 mm with a male M8x1.25 thread.
The magnet is an optional -S feature, and this model includes it. With the magnet fitted, you can mount CMSE reed switches or DMSE solid-state switches to detect the piston position. Without the -S code, no magnet is present and sensors cannot be used. The body has slots for the switches.
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