Airtac ACED Double-acting Compact Cylinder ACED125X160SB
The AirTAC Airtac ACED Double-acting Compact Cylinder ACED125X160SB 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 ACED125X160SB
A double acting compact cylinder built to ISO 21287, the ACED125X160SB pushes a 25 mm hard-chrome rod out of BOTH covers, so thrust is identical on every stroke: 5890.5 N at 0.5 MPa and 8246.7 N at 0.7 MPa, whichever way the piston travels. The 160 mm stroke sits well inside the 300 mm standard range for this bore, and the 1/4" PT ports feed air filtered to 40 um across a 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi) working band.
The short hard-anodized aluminium body saves about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, which matters when a 125 mm bore press or clamp must squeeze into a guarded weld cell. Because the through-rod exits both ends, the rear rod can carry a sensor flag or a second tool, and the symmetric rod resists rotation and side load. At 0.5 MPa, plan on roughly 3534 N (about 360 kg) of usable work force, or count on lifting about 300 kg vertically with a 2:1 margin. A fixed TPU bumper at each end absorbs end-of-stroke shock, and this model carries the optional -S magnet, so CMSE / DMSE switches can be fitted for end-position sensing.
Airtac ACED Double-acting Compact Cylinder ACED125X160SB Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ACED Double-acting Compact Cylinder ACED125X160SB |
|---|---|
| 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 ACED125X160SB
| 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 ACED125X160SB Is Used
Heavy stamping press head
The 5890.5 N symmetric thrust at 0.5 MPa drives a forming or staking head on a press jig, with the rear rod carrying a position flag for the -S magnet and CMSE switch.
Automotive weld-cell clamp
The short ISO 21287 body fits inside guarded robot welding fixtures where an ISO 15552 profile cylinder of equal bore would not, clamping body panels with equal force in and out.
Pallet transfer pusher
A 160 mm stroke pushes pallets or bins sideways on a conveyor line at up to 500 mm/s, the through-rod resisting side load from off-center loads.
Is the Airtac ACED Double-acting Compact Cylinder ACED125X160SB the Right Cylinder?
At 125 mm this is near the top of the ACED range: step down to ACED100 for 3769.9 N at 0.5 MPa, or up there is no larger ACED bore, so 5890.5 N both ways is the ceiling. The 160 mm stroke is standard (max 300 mm for bore 125), so no made-to-order lead time applies. The B code gives a male rod thread for direct tooling attachment, and FA/FB flange, LB foot or FTC brackets bolt to the ISO 21287 face. Note that a plain double-rod cylinder drifts when air is lost; add a rod lock or pilot check if the load must be held. Speed range is 30-500 mm/s.
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 ACED125X160SB 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 and 8246.7 N at 0.7 MPa, with a maximum of 1201.3 kgf at 1.0 MPa. In practice, budget about 3534 N (roughly 360 kg) of working force at 0.5 MPa, enough to lift about 300 kg vertically with a 2:1 margin.
The S in the code means the optional -S magnet is fitted, so CMSE reed or DMSE solid-state switches can be clipped into the body slots for end-position signals. Mounting brackets (FA/FB flange, LB foot, FTC) plus I and Y rod knuckles bolt to the ISO 21287 face. The rod end is male thread and ports are 1/4" PT; the fixed TPU bumpers only decelerate at stroke ends and never hold a load.
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