
The AirTAC Airtac ACE Compact Cylinder ACE50X15SB is a genuine double acting ISO 21287 compact air cylinder with a Ø50mm bore and 15mm 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 ACE50X15SB is a double acting ISO 21287 compact cylinder that extends and retracts its rod with air pressure, delivering a 981.7 N push force at 0.5 MPa. Its short body cuts about 50% of the mounting length compared to an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, letting it fit into tight machine guards and jigs where a full-length unit will not.
The hard-anodized aluminium body and S45C hard-chrome plated rod resist wear in continuous cycling, while the fixed TPU bumper at each end absorbs impact energy. Because this model carries the optional -S magnet, you can mount CMSE or DMSE reed or solid-state switches directly on the body for position sensing. For a real-world load, plan on roughly 60 kg of safe vertical lift at 0.5 MPa, which is about 0.6 times the rated push force, leaving a margin for friction and acceleration.
| Model | Airtac ACE Compact Cylinder ACE50X15SB |
|---|---|
| Series | ACE compact cylinder |
| Standard | ISO 21287 |
| Bore size | Ø50 mm |
| Stroke | 15 mm |
| Acting type | Double acting |
| Port size | 1/8" |
| Rod thread | M10×1.5 |
| 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 250 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 | 982 N | 881 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 1374 N | 1234 N |
| Max (@1.0 MPa) | 200 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). |
|---|---|
| 50 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×15 | 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 ACE50X15SB to clamp a small aluminum part in a CNC fixture. The 981.7 N push at 0.5 MPa holds the workpiece firmly, and the short 15 mm stroke cycles quickly for fast part changes.
Mount this cylinder on a packaging conveyor to raise a stop gate for diverting boxes. The 50 mm bore provides enough force to move the gate, and the compact body fits under the conveyor frame without protruding.
In a small bench press, the ACE50X15SB can drive a plunger to insert a bushing into a housing. The 15 mm stroke delivers a controlled push, and the male rod thread lets you attach a custom press tool directly.
When sizing for a 50 mm bore, compare it with the 40 mm bore that pushes 628.3 N at 0.5 MPa if you need a lighter option, or step up to the 63 mm bore that pushes 1558.6 N for heavier work. This 15 mm stroke suits short indexing moves, and the male rod thread (B code) simplifies mounting a custom tool or fixture directly.
Since the ACE is double acting, it does not hold its position when air pressure is lost or the valve centers - the piston drifts. For a load that must stay put, add a rod lock or a pilot check valve. The 1/8" port matches standard fittings, and the optional -S magnet on this model enables CMSE / DMSE sensors for reliable end-of-stroke detection.
Quick checklist
At 0.5 MPa, the push force is 981.7 N and the pull force is 881.2 N. At 0.7 MPa, push is 1374.4 N and pull is 1233.7 N. The theoretical maximum force is 200.2 kgf at 1.0 MPa. These values are for the 50 mm bore with a 16 mm rod.
The ACE50X15SB has a short body that saves about 50% of the mounting length compared to an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, so it fits in tight spaces. This model includes the optional -S magnet, which allows you to mount CMSE or DMSE reed or solid-state switches for position sensing. The fixed TPU bumper at both ends absorbs end-of-stroke impact, but it does not lock or hold a load.
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