Airtac ACED Double-acting Compact Cylinder ACED100X160S
The AirTAC Airtac ACED Double-acting Compact Cylinder ACED100X160S is a genuine double acting, double rod ISO 21287 compact air cylinder with a Ø100mm bore and 160mm stroke, 1/4" 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.
- BoreØ100 mm
- Stroke160 mm
- Port size1/4"
- Acting typeDouble acting, double rod
- Rod threadM12×1.75
- CushionFixed TPU bumper (both ends)
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About the Airtac ACED Double-acting Compact Cylinder ACED100X160S
A double acting ISO 21287 compact cylinder with a rod leaving both covers, the ACED100X160S delivers 3769.9 N at 0.5 MPa in each direction, because both strokes work on the rod-side area. The 100 mm bore and 160 mm stroke suit heavy clamping and lifting where a symmetric through-rod mount keeps the tooling square. Speed range is 30-500 mm/s over an operating pressure of 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi).
The short ISO 21287 body saves about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, so it slots into dense gantry frames and press fixtures. The hard-anodized aluminium body carries a S45C hard-chrome plated rod, and fixed TPU bumpers absorb end-of-stroke shock at both covers. Since the S code is in this model, the magnet is fitted, so CMSE / DMSE switches can be added for end-position sensing. As a rule of thumb, plan on about 2262 N (roughly 192 kg vertical) of usable work at 0.5 MPa rather than the full rating.
Airtac ACED Double-acting Compact Cylinder ACED100X160S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ACED Double-acting Compact Cylinder ACED100X160S |
|---|---|
| Series | ACED compact cylinder |
| Standard | ISO 21287 |
| Bore size | Ø100 mm |
| Stroke | 160 mm |
| Acting type | Double acting, double rod |
| Port size | 1/4" |
| Rod thread | M12×1.75 |
| 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 300 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 (Ø100mm)
| Pressure | Force (both ways) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 MPa | 3770 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 5278 N |
| Max (@1.0 MPa) | 769 kgf |
Double-rod: a rod exits both covers, so output force is equal in both directions (rod-side area used).
Model Code: Airtac ACED Double-acting Compact Cylinder ACED100X160S
| ACED | ISO 21287 compact cylinder (double-rod). |
|---|---|
| 100 | 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 ACED Double-acting Compact Cylinder ACED100X160S Is Used
Heavy press fixture clamping
The 3769.9 N rod-side force at 0.5 MPa clamps steel weldments in automotive fixture bases, with equal force on retract so the clamp opens with the same authority.
Gantry lift-and-lower stations
A through-rod at both covers gives a symmetric pick point for lifting about 192 kg vertically with a 2:1 margin, while the back rod carries a sensor flag for stroke feedback.
Bottle-line pusher gates
Mounted on an LB foot bracket, the 160 mm stroke diverts pallets on food and beverage conveyor lines at up to 500 mm/s, with CMSE switches reporting gate position.
Is the Airtac ACED Double-acting Compact Cylinder ACED100X160S the Right Cylinder?
At 100 mm bore this is a heavy-duty choice: 3769.9 N at 0.5 MPa and 5277.9 N at 0.7 MPa, equal in both directions. Step down to the 80 mm bore (2356.2 N at 0.5 MPa) for lighter loads, or up to 125 mm (5890.5 N) when the press force must grow. The 160 mm stroke sits well inside the 300 mm maximum standard stroke for this bore. Remember that a plain double-rod cylinder drifts when air is lost, so add a rod lock or pilot check valve for a held load. FA/FB flange, LB foot and FTC brackets plus I/Y rod knuckles bolt to the ISO 21287 face, and the fitted -S magnet accepts CMSE / DMSE switches.
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 ACED Double-acting Compact Cylinder ACED100X160S FAQ
At 0.5 MPa it delivers 3769.9 N, and at 0.7 MPa it reaches 5277.9 N, identical in both directions because the double-rod piston exposes the rod-side area on each stroke. Maximum force at 1.0 MPa is about 768.8 kgf. Operating pressure is 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi) with a 1.5 MPa (215 psi) proof rating.
The ISO 21287 short body saves about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, freeing space in tight machine frames. This model carries the optional -S magnet, so CMSE / DMSE reed or solid-state switches mount in the body slots for end-of-stroke detection. Fixed TPU bumpers at both ends absorb stroke-end impact, and FA/FB flange or LB foot brackets bolt straight to the standard face.
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