Airtac ACED Double-acting Compact Cylinder ACED12X10
The AirTAC Airtac ACED Double-acting Compact Cylinder ACED12X10 is a genuine double acting, double rod ISO 21287 compact air cylinder with a Ø12mm bore and 10mm stroke, M5×0.8 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.
- BoreØ12 mm
- Stroke10 mm
- Port sizeM5×0.8
- Acting typeDouble acting, double rod
- Rod threadM3×0.5
- CushionFixed TPU bumper (both ends)
- No minimum order. A single piece can be ordered.
- Ready in 3–5 business days. That is the time we take to process the order and hand it to the carrier. Transit time after that depends on the destination.
About the Airtac ACED Double-acting Compact Cylinder ACED12X10
A double acting compact actuator built to ISO 21287, the ACED12X10 pushes a 6 mm rod out of BOTH covers, so its 12 mm bore delivers 42.4 N at 0.5 MPa in either direction - both strokes work on the rod-side area. At 0.7 MPa that rises to 59.4 N each way. The short body saves about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, which is why it slots into slim pick-and-place heads and micro fixtures a full-length body cannot enter.
The through-rod resists rotation and light side load and gives a symmetric mount, and the rear rod can carry a sensor flag. A fixed TPU bumper at each end absorbs end-of-stroke shock. In practice, plan on roughly 25 N (about 2 kg vertical lift with a 2:1 margin) of real work at 0.5 MPa rather than the full rating. Body is hard-anodized aluminium with an S45C hard-chrome rod; speed range is 30-500 mm/s.
Airtac ACED Double-acting Compact Cylinder ACED12X10 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ACED Double-acting Compact Cylinder ACED12X10 |
|---|---|
| Series | ACED compact cylinder |
| Standard | ISO 21287 |
| Bore size | Ø12 mm |
| Stroke | 10 mm |
| Acting type | Double acting, double rod |
| Port size | M5×0.8 |
| Rod thread | M3×0.5 |
| 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 50 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 (Ø12mm)
| Pressure | Force (both ways) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 MPa | 42 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 59 N |
| Max (@1.0 MPa) | 9 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 ACED12X10
| ACED | ISO 21287 compact cylinder (double-rod). |
|---|---|
| 12 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×10 | 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 ACED12X10 Is Used
Micro part ejection
Ejects tiny machined or molded parts from a nest with 42.4 N of symmetric push-pull, and the 10 mm stroke clears the nest without overtravel.
Rear-rod flag station
The back rod carries a flag past a switch bracket on small indexing fixtures - order the -S code if CMSE / DMSE sensing is added later.
Compact clamp jig
Clamps small PCB or bracket workpieces inside a tight jig head, where the short ISO 21287 body fits where a profile cylinder cannot.
Is the Airtac ACED Double-acting Compact Cylinder ACED12X10 the Right Cylinder?
At 42.4 N per direction this is the smallest ACED force class - step up to the 16 mm bore (75.4 N) for twice the push, or drop to a single-rod ACE if a rear rod is not needed. Stroke 10 mm sits well inside the 50 mm standard limit for this bore. Rod end is female M3x0.5 and the port is M5x0.8. There is no magnet in this code; add the -S option if you later want CMSE / DMSE switch positions. Remember it drifts when air is lost - use a rod lock or pilot check to hold a load.
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 ACED12X10 FAQ
Both directions give 42.4 N at 0.5 MPa and 59.4 N at 0.7 MPa, because the double-rod design works on the rod-side area either way. Peak rating at 1.0 MPa is 8.6 kgf. For real work, budget about 25 N - roughly 2 kg of vertical lift with a 2:1 margin.
It is an ISO 21287 compact actuator with a hard-anodized aluminium body, S45C hard-chrome rod, fixed TPU bumpers at both ends and an M5x08 port - actually M5x0.8 - running 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi) at 30-500 mm/s. The body is about 50% shorter than an ISO 15552 profile cylinder. Switches need the optional -S magnet code; this standard code has no magnet, so no CMSE / DMSE switch will trigger on it.
Authorized Export Seller
Genuine AirTAC parts produced by AirTAC factory.
1-Year Warranty
Covers non-human-caused product damage.
Fast Dispatch
Standard models are processed and dispatched in 3-5 business days.
Fast Reply
Most inquiries answered within 7-8 hours.
Request a Quote for Airtac ACED Double-acting Compact Cylinder ACED12X10
Send us the quantity and destination. We confirm price, stock and lead time — usually within 7-8 hours.