Airtac ACED Double-acting Compact Cylinder ACED12X15S
The AirTAC Airtac ACED Double-acting Compact Cylinder ACED12X15S 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 ACED12X15S
A double acting ISO 21287 compact cylinder with a rod leaving both covers, the ACED12X15S delivers 42.4 N in each direction at 0.5 MPa and 59.4 N at 0.7 MPa, because both strokes work on the rod-side area. The 12 mm bore drives a 6 mm rod over a 15 mm stroke, with a fixed TPU bumper at each end to soften the stops. Air supply is 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi), speed runs 30-500 mm/s, and the S code means the magnet is already fitted for CMSE / DMSE switches.
The short ISO 21287 body saves about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, so it slots into slim fixtures, small pick heads and tight test rigs. The hard-anodized aluminium body carries a hard-chrome plated S45C rod, and the through-rod resists rotation while the rear rod end can carry a sensor flag. For planning: about 25 N of real work at 0.5 MPa is a sensible budget, which is roughly 2.5 kg of vertical lift with a 2:1 margin.
Airtac ACED Double-acting Compact Cylinder ACED12X15S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ACED Double-acting Compact Cylinder ACED12X15S |
|---|---|
| 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 ACED12X15S
| 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 ACED12X15S Is Used
Micro part presence check
The fitted magnet drives a CMSE or DMSE switch so a PLC confirms the 15 mm probe stroke on electronics assembly fixtures, with 42.4 N available in both directions.
Small clamp on a test bench
Equal 42.4 N push and pull at 0.5 MPa clamps and releases a PCB or small housing inside a compact jig where the short body saves half the mounting length.
Twin-sided ejector head
The rear rod carries a sensor flag or tooling, letting a lab automation head push and retract with identical force through the 6 mm through-rod.
Is the Airtac ACED Double-acting Compact Cylinder ACED12X15S the Right Cylinder?
At 42.4 N per side this bore suits light clamping, part presence checks and small transfer heads. Step down to a smaller bore is not available in this series, so if 42.4 N is more than needed, reduce pressure; step up to the 16 mm bore for 75.4 N at 0.5 MPa. The 15 mm stroke sits well inside the 50 mm maximum standard stroke for this bore. Mounting brackets from the FA/FB flange, LB foot and FTC family bolt to the ISO 21287 face, and I/Y rod knuckles suit the 6 mm rod. Remember a plain double-rod cylinder drifts when air is lost - add a rod lock or pilot check if the load must stay put.
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 ACED12X15S FAQ
Yes. Because a rod exits both covers, both strokes use the rod-side area, so force is equal in each direction: 42.4 N at 0.5 MPa and 59.4 N at 0.7 MPa, with a maximum of 8.6 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, and the port is M5x0.8 with a female M3x0.5 rod thread.
S means the optional magnet is fitted on this model, so CMSE / DMSE reed or solid-state switches can be mounted on the body slots; without the S code there is no magnet. The ISO 21287 short body saves about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, and a fixed TPU bumper at each end absorbs end-of-stroke energy.
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