
The AirTAC Airtac ACE Compact Cylinder ACE50X55B is a genuine double acting ISO 21287 compact air cylinder with a Ø50mm bore and 55mm 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 ACE50X55B is a double acting ISO 21287 compact cylinder that delivers a 981.7 N push and 881.2 N pull at 0.5 MPa, with a theoretical maximum of 200.2 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Its short body saves about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, making it a space-saving choice for tight machine frames and guarding.
The hard-anodized aluminium body and S45C hard-chrome plated rod resist wear in continuous cycling. This model has a male rod thread (B code) and no magnet, so it cannot accept CMSE or DMSE sensors unless you order the optional -S version. For a 2:1 safety margin, plan to lift about 30 kg vertically at 0.5 MPa, not the full rated force.
| Model | Airtac ACE Compact Cylinder ACE50X55B |
|---|---|
| Series | ACE compact cylinder |
| Standard | ISO 21287 |
| Bore size | Ø50 mm |
| Stroke | 55 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. |
| ×55 | 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 981.7 N push force to clamp sheet metal parts in a CNC machining fixture, holding them securely during drilling operations.
Mount this cylinder on a packaging line to raise a stop gate that diverts boxes weighing up to 30 kg, with the 55 mm stroke providing quick clearance.
In a small benchtop press, this cylinder's 881.2 N pull force retracts a forming die after each cycle, enabling semi-automated assembly of electronic components.
For lighter duty, the ACE40X55 offers 628.3 N push at 0.5 MPa, while the ACE63X55 steps up to 1558.6 N push at the same pressure. Choose this 50 mm bore when you need a balance of force and compactness for medium-sized automation tasks. Since this unit has no magnet, order the -S code if you need position sensing with CMSE or DMSE switches.
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.
It follows ISO 21287, so its body is about 50% shorter than an ISO 15552 profile cylinder. This saves mounting space in tight fixtures. It has a fixed TPU bumper at both ends to absorb impact, but it does not lock or hold a load; use a rod lock or pilot check valve for that.
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