Airtac ACED Double-acting Compact Cylinder ACED12X15B
The AirTAC Airtac ACED Double-acting Compact Cylinder ACED12X15B is a genuine double acting, double rod ISO 21287 compact air cylinder with a Ø12mm bore and 15mm 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
- Stroke15 mm
- Port sizeM5×0.8
- Acting typeDouble acting, double rod
- Rod threadM3×0.5
- CushionFixed TPU bumper (both ends)
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About the Airtac ACED Double-acting Compact Cylinder ACED12X15B
A double acting compact cylinder built to ISO 21287, the ACED12X15B pushes a 6 mm through-rod out of both covers, so the 12 mm bore delivers the same 42.4 N at 0.5 MPa in each direction. The male rod thread (B code) bolts straight to your tooling, and a fixed TPU bumper at each end absorbs end-of-stroke shock. Speed range is 30-500 mm/s over 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi) of clean, 40 um filtered air.
The short ISO 21287 body saves about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, which is why this size suits slim pick-and-place heads and micro assembly fixtures. Because the rod-side area works both ways, the back-end rod can carry a sensor flag or a second tool. Plan on roughly 25 N of usable work at 0.5 MPa (about 0.6 of the rating), which lifts around 2 kg vertically with a 2:1 margin. Note: no magnet is fitted on this code; order the -S version if you need CMSE / DMSE switch positions.
Airtac ACED Double-acting Compact Cylinder ACED12X15B Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ACED Double-acting Compact Cylinder ACED12X15B |
|---|---|
| Series | ACED compact cylinder |
| Standard | ISO 21287 |
| Bore size | Ø12 mm |
| Stroke | 15 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 ACED12X15B
| ACED | ISO 21287 compact cylinder (double-rod). |
|---|---|
| 12 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×15 | 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 ACED12X15B Is Used
Micro assembly press
The symmetric 42.4 N push and pull seats small connectors or bearings in electronics fixtures, with the 15 mm stroke fitting inside a compact press head.
Dual-side part transfer
A rod on each cover lets one cylinder load from the left and eject to the right on a semiconductor tray station, both strokes at equal force.
Sensor flag carrier
With the -S magnet option, the rear rod drives a CMSE or DMSE switch flag on a lab automation slide, giving end-of-stroke confirmation in a 15 mm envelope.
Is the Airtac ACED Double-acting Compact Cylinder ACED12X15B the Right Cylinder?
At 42.4 N per direction (59.4 N at 0.7 MPa), the 12 mm bore covers light clamping and part transfer up to about 25 N of real work. Step down is not available in this series, so if you need more, the 16 mm bore gives 75.4 N at 0.5 MPa. Stroke 15 mm sits well inside the 50 mm standard limit for bore 12. This code has no magnet, so position feedback needs the -S option; the male rod thread suits direct tool attachment where a female thread would need an adapter. Like any plain double-rod cylinder it will drift if air is lost - add a rod lock or pilot check for held loads.
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 ACED12X15B FAQ
The 12 mm double-rod bore gives 42.4 N at 0.5 MPa and 59.4 N at 0.7 MPa, equal in both directions because a rod exits each cover and both strokes use the rod-side area. Maximum force at 1.0 MPa is 8.6 kgf. Operating pressure is 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi) with 1.5 MPa (215 psi) proof pressure, and speed runs 30-500 mm/s.
The ISO 21287 short body saves about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, so it fits tight gantries and slides. This base code has no magnet; ordering the -S version adds the optional magnet so CMSE / DMSE switches can sense position. A fixed TPU bumper at each end absorbs end-of-stroke shock, and the male rod thread attaches tooling directly.
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