Airtac ACE Compact Cylinder ACE32X160S
The AirTAC Airtac ACE Compact Cylinder ACE32X160S is a genuine double acting ISO 21287 compact air cylinder with a Ø32mm bore and 160mm 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.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke160 mm
- Port size1/8"
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM8×1.25
- CushionFixed TPU bumper (both ends)
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About the Airtac ACE Compact Cylinder ACE32X160S
This AirTAC ACE32X160S is a double acting ISO 21287 compact cylinder with a 32 mm bore and 160 mm stroke, delivering 402.1 N of 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 already fitted, this model works with CMSE or DMSE reed and solid-state switches for reliable position sensing. For a 2:1 safety margin, plan to lift about 20 kg vertically with this unit, since the theoretical lift at 0.5 MPa is 41 kg but real-world loads should stay well below that.
Airtac ACE Compact Cylinder ACE32X160S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ACE Compact Cylinder ACE32X160S |
|---|---|
| Series | ACE compact cylinder |
| Standard | ISO 21287 |
| Bore size | Ø32 mm |
| Stroke | 160 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.
Theoretical Output Force (Ø32mm)
| 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.
Model Code: Airtac ACE Compact Cylinder ACE32X160S
| ACE | ISO 21287 compact cylinder (double-acting). |
|---|---|
| 32 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×160 | 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.
Where the Airtac ACE Compact Cylinder ACE32X160S Is Used
Fixture Clamping
Use in a CNC machine fixture to clamp a 32 mm workholder with 402.1 N force, ideal for light machining operations where the short body fits under the spindle guard.
Package Stop
Mount on a conveyor line to stop or divert small boxes weighing up to 20 kg, using the 160 mm stroke to move a stop arm into and out of the product path.
Gantry Z-Axis
In a pick-and-place gantry, this cylinder can lift a 20 kg payload vertically with a 2:1 safety margin, and the compact body reduces the overall gantry height.
Is the Airtac ACE Compact Cylinder ACE32X160S the Right Cylinder?
For lighter work in the same bore family, the ACE32X25 offers the same 402.1 N push but with a 25 mm stroke for short indexing tasks. If you need more force, step up to the ACE40X160, which provides 628.3 N push at 0.5 MPa, or the ACE50X160 at 981.7 N for heavier clamping. This 160 mm stroke version suits mid-range transfer and positioning applications where the compact body is a key advantage.
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 ACE32X160S FAQ
At 0.5 MPa, the push force is 402.1 N and the pull force is 345.6 N. At 0.7 MPa, push is 563 N and 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 an M8x1.25 female thread.
The magnet is an optional feature, and this specific model (ACE32X160S) includes it because of the S code. With the magnet fitted, you can mount CMSE or DMSE reed or solid-state switches for position sensing. Without the S code, the cylinder has no magnet and cannot use these switches.
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