Airtac ACED Double-acting Compact Cylinder ACED125X160S
The AirTAC Airtac ACED Double-acting Compact Cylinder ACED125X160S 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)
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About the Airtac ACED Double-acting Compact Cylinder ACED125X160S
A double acting ISO 21287 compact cylinder with a rod leaving BOTH covers, the ACED125X160S delivers the same 5890.5 N at 0.5 MPa in either direction because both strokes work on the rod-side area. At 0.7 MPa that rises to 8246.7 N, and the peak rating reaches 1201.3 kgf at 1.0 MPa. The 125 mm bore with a 25 mm hard-chrome-plated S45C rod suits heavy press-fit, clamping and lifting duty at 30-500 mm/s.
The short ISO 21287 body saves about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, so this 160 mm stroke unit still fits deep into presses and gantries. The through-rod resists rotation and side load and gives a symmetric mount, while the rear rod can carry a sensor flag. This -S model carries the optional magnet, so CMSE / DMSE reed or solid-state switches mount directly on the body slots. A fixed TPU bumper at each end absorbs end-of-stroke energy, and the hard-anodized aluminium body with M16x2.0 female rod thread bolts to FA/FB flange, LB foot and FTC brackets. As a planning figure, treat roughly 3534 N (about 360 kg of thrust) as the usable working force at 0.5 MPa, and expect it to lift about 300 kg vertically with a 2:1 margin.
Airtac ACED Double-acting Compact Cylinder ACED125X160S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ACED Double-acting Compact Cylinder ACED125X160S |
|---|---|
| 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 ACED125X160S
| 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 ACED125X160S Is Used
Press-fit and staking stations
The 5890.5 N rod-side force at 0.5 MPa (8246.7 N at 0.7 MPa) presses bushings and bearings into housings, and the through-rod keeps the tooling square under off-center loads.
Heavy lift-and-lower gantries
With about 300 kg of vertical lift capacity at a 2:1 margin, the 160 mm stroke raises and lowers die carts or pallet fixtures, and CMSE switches on the -S magnet confirm top and bottom positions.
Clamping fixtures on machining lines
The equal force in both directions clamps and releases with identical grip, while the compact body saves about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder inside tight fixture plates.
Is the Airtac ACED Double-acting Compact Cylinder ACED125X160S the Right Cylinder?
For heavy duty, the 125 mm bore is near the top of the ACED range: it gives 5890.5 N at 0.5 MPa both ways, where a 100 mm bore offers 3769.9 N and a 63 mm bore 1458.1 N. If your press or lift needs more than 8246.7 N at 0.7 MPa, move to a larger frame cylinder instead. The 160 mm stroke sits well inside the 300 mm maximum standard stroke for this bore, so it is a catalogue item, not a made-to-order build.
Ports are 1/4" (PT) and the rod end is female M16x2.0; add a B code if you need a male thread. Because a plain double-rod cylinder drifts when air is lost, pair it with a rod lock or pilot check valve for held loads. The -S magnet on this model lets CMSE / DMSE switches report end positions without external brackets.
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 ACED125X160S FAQ
Yes, identical both ways because a rod exits each cover and both strokes use the rod-side area: 5890.5 N at 0.5 MPa, 8246.7 N at 0.7 MPa, and up to 1201.3 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Operating pressure is 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi) with 1.5 MPa (215 psi) proof pressure, air filtered to 40 um, speed 30-500 mm/s, and the 160 mm stroke is within the 300 mm standard maximum for this bore.
The S in the model code means the optional -S magnet is fitted, so CMSE reed or DMSE solid-state switches snap into the body slots for position feedback. Mounting uses the ISO 21287 face: FA/FB flanges, LB foot and FTC brackets plus I/Y rod knuckles. A fixed TPU bumper at each end absorbs end-of-stroke energy, and the rod end is female M16x2.0 with a 1/4" PT port.
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