Airtac ACED Double-acting Compact Cylinder ACED125X160B
The AirTAC Airtac ACED Double-acting Compact Cylinder ACED125X160B is a genuine double acting, double rod ISO 21287 compact air cylinder with a Ø125mm 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.
- BoreØ125 mm
- Stroke160 mm
- Port size1/4"
- Acting typeDouble acting, double rod
- Rod threadM16×2.0
- CushionFixed TPU bumper (both ends)
- No minimum order. A single piece can be ordered.
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About the Airtac ACED Double-acting Compact Cylinder ACED125X160B
This 125 mm bore ACED125X160B is a double acting, double-rod ISO 21287 compact cylinder: a rod exits both covers, so the output force is equal in both directions because each stroke works on the rod-side area. At 0.5 MPa it delivers 5890.5 N either way, and 8246.7 N at 0.7 MPa. The male rod thread (B code) on both 25 mm rods lets you bolt tooling to either end, and the back-end rod is a ready mount for a sensor flag or a symmetric second connection.
The hard-anodized aluminium body with a hard-chrome-plated S45C rod runs at 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi), 30-500 mm/s and -20 to +70 C, with a fixed TPU bumper at each end. Its short ISO 21287 body saves about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, which matters in heavy presses and gantries where every millimetre of envelope counts. As a rule of thumb, plan on roughly 3534 N (about 360 kgf) of usable force at 0.5 MPa, or size a vertical lift to about 300 kg with a 2:1 margin.
Airtac ACED Double-acting Compact Cylinder ACED125X160B Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ACED Double-acting Compact Cylinder ACED125X160B |
|---|---|
| Series | ACED compact cylinder |
| Standard | ISO 21287 |
| Bore size | Ø125 mm |
| Stroke | 160 mm |
| Acting type | Double acting, double rod |
| Port size | 1/4" |
| Rod thread | M16×2.0 |
| 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 (Ø125mm)
| Pressure | Force (both ways) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 MPa | 5890 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 8247 N |
| Max (@1.0 MPa) | 1201 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 ACED125X160B
| ACED | ISO 21287 compact cylinder (double-rod). |
|---|---|
| 125 | 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 ACED125X160B Is Used
Baling and compacting station
The 5890.5 N rod-side force in both directions suits a scrap or packaging compactor where the ram must push and retract under full power, with the 160 mm stroke covering a shallow bin.
Press-fit mandrel insertion
A 300 kg vertical lift equivalent with a 2:1 margin lets this bore seat heavy bushings or bearings in an automotive assembly press, with the male thread taking the press tool directly.
Reciprocating conveyor pusher
The through-rod resists rotation and side load on a pallet transfer line, driving a heavy crossbar at 30-500 mm/s while the second rod end carries a flag for end-of-stroke detection.
Is the Airtac ACED Double-acting Compact Cylinder ACED125X160B the Right Cylinder?
At this force class the step down is the 100 mm bore (3769.9 N at 0.5 MPa) and the step up would be a larger series, so confirm the next size from the datasheet if you need more than 5890.5 N. The 160 mm stroke sits well inside the 300 mm maximum standard stroke for bore 125, so it is a catalogue item, not a made-to-order length. Note that a plain double-rod cylinder drifts when air is lost; for a held load add a rod lock or pilot check valve. Mounting brackets (FA/FB flange, LB foot, FTC) plus I and Y rod knuckles bolt to the ISO 21287 face, and if you need position sensing, order the -S variant so CMSE / DMSE switches can be used; this non-S model carries no magnet.
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 ACED125X160B FAQ
Yes, equal both ways because a rod exits each cover and both strokes use the rod-side area: 5890.5 N at 0.5 MPa and 8246.7 N at 0.7 MPa, with a maximum of 1201.3 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Operating range is 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi), proof pressure 1.5 MPa (215 psi), speed 30-500 mm/s, air filtered to 40 um.
It is an ISO 21287 compact cylinder whose short body saves about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, with a hard-anodized aluminium body and hard-chrome S45C rod. A fixed TPU bumper at each end absorbs end-of-stroke energy but does not hold or brake a load. FA/FB flange, LB foot and FTC brackets plus I/Y knuckles fit the standard face. Position sensing needs the optional -S magnet ordered with the cylinder, which then accepts CMSE / DMSE switches.
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