
The AirTAC Airtac ACE Compact Cylinder ACE32X20SB is a genuine double acting ISO 21287 compact air cylinder with a Ø32mm bore and 20mm 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 ACE32X20SB is a double acting ISO 21287 compact cylinder with a 32 mm bore and a 20 mm stroke, delivering 402.1 N of push 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 ideal for tight machine frames and guarding.
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 for roughly 24.6 kg of safe vertical lift at 0.5 MPa (about 60% of the theoretical push force), so you can match it to actual part weights without over-specifying.
| Model | Airtac ACE Compact Cylinder ACE32X20SB |
|---|---|
| Series | ACE compact cylinder |
| Standard | ISO 21287 |
| Bore size | Ø32 mm |
| Stroke | 20 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. |
| ×20 | 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 CNC machine vise or work-holding fixture to clamp small parts with 402.1 N of force at 0.5 MPa, ensuring repeatable positioning in a compact envelope.
Mount on a conveyor line to act as a stop or diverter for lightweight cartons, cycling at speeds up to 500 mm/s with the fixed TPU bumper absorbing end-of-stroke impact.
Operate a sliding safety guard on a packaging machine, where the 20 mm stroke and short body fit within the guard frame, and the optional magnet signals door position to the PLC.
For lighter indexing tasks, the ACE25X20 offers 245.4 N push at 0.5 MPa, while stepping up to the ACE40X20 gives 628.3 N push for heavier fixtures. This 32 mm bore with a 20 mm stroke suits short, frequent moves in compact automation cells.
Since the magnet is fitted, order CMSE or DMSE switches to confirm position. The male rod thread (B) simplifies direct coupling to linkages or tooling. Remember, this cylinder does not hold its load when air pressure is lost, so add a rod lock or pilot check valve for vertical applications.
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, push is 563 N and pull is 483.8 N. The theoretical maximum force at 1.0 MPa is 82 kgf. These figures are based on the 32 mm bore and 12 mm rod.
The ACE32X20SB has a hard-anodized aluminium body that is about 50% shorter than an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, so it fits into tight spaces like machine guards or gantries. It includes a fixed TPU bumper at both ends to reduce noise and impact, and the optional -S magnet allows mounting CMSE or DMSE sensors for position feedback.
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