
The AirTAC Airtac ACE Compact Cylinder ACE50X40B is a genuine double acting ISO 21287 compact air cylinder with a Ø50mm bore and 40mm 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 ACE50X40B is a double acting compact cylinder built to ISO 21287, with a 50 mm bore and a 40 mm stroke. Its hard-anodized aluminium body and S45C hard-chrome plated rod deliver a push force of 981.7 N and a pull force of 881.2 N at 0.5 MPa, making it a solid choice for medium-duty automation tasks.
The short ISO 21287 body saves about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, so it fits into tight machine frames and guarding where a longer cylinder will not. For real work, plan on about 589 N of usable force at 0.5 MPa - that is roughly 60 kg of vertical lift with a 2:1 safety margin, so you can match it to actual part weights. The fixed TPU bumper at both ends absorbs end-of-stroke energy, and the male rod thread (B code) simplifies attachment of custom tooling.
| Model | Airtac ACE Compact Cylinder ACE50X40B |
|---|---|
| Series | ACE compact cylinder |
| Standard | ISO 21287 |
| Bore size | Ø50 mm |
| Stroke | 40 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. |
| ×40 | 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 ACE50X40B to clamp sheet-metal parts in a CNC drilling fixture. Its 981.7 N push force at 0.5 MPa holds the workpiece securely, and the compact body fits between the spindle and the guard.
In a packaging line, this cylinder extends a stop gate to divert cartons on a conveyor. The 40 mm stroke is enough to block or release boxes, and the fixed TPU bumper prevents shock to the gate mechanism.
For a bench-top press that stamps small electrical contacts, the ACE50X40B provides a controlled 40 mm stroke. Its 1374.4 N push at 0.7 MPa delivers the force needed for light forming, and the male rod thread accepts a custom die holder.
When sizing, compare this 50 mm bore with the 40 mm bore (push 628.3 N at 0.5 MPa) if you need less force, or step up to the 63 mm bore (push 1558.6 N at 0.5 MPa) for heavier loads. This model has a male rod thread (B) and a 1/8" port, with a max standard stroke of 250 mm. Since there is no -S code, this cylinder has no magnet, so CMSE or DMSE sensors cannot be mounted - order the -S version if you need position sensing. For mounting, FA/FB flange, LB foot, CA/CB clevis, CR, SDB pivot, and FTC brackets fit the ISO 21287 face directly.
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. The operating pressure range is 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi), and the proof pressure is 1.5 MPa (215 psi).
No, this ACE50X40B does not have the optional -S magnet, so it cannot be used with CMSE or DMSE switches. If you need position sensing, order the -S version (e.g., ACE50X40SB). The cylinder has a fixed TPU bumper at both ends, not an adjustable cushion, and it operates at speeds from 30-500 mm/s.
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