Airtac ACED Double-acting Compact Cylinder ACED12X15SB
The AirTAC Airtac ACED Double-acting Compact Cylinder ACED12X15SB 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)
- 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 ACED12X15SB
The ACED12X15SB is a double acting, double-rod compact cylinder built to the ISO 21287 short-body format. A 6 mm hard-chrome-plated S45C rod exits both covers, so the 12 mm bore delivers 42.4 N at 0.5 MPa and 59.4 N at 0.7 MPa in either direction - both strokes work on the rod-side area. The male rod thread (B code) makes tooling attachment simple, and the through-rod resists rotation while the rear rod can carry a sensor flag.
This model carries the optional -S magnet, so CMSE or DMSE reed and solid-state switches mount directly in the body slots for end-of-stroke signalling. The hard-anodized aluminium body with a roller-burnished bore saves about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, and fixed TPU bumpers at both ends absorb stroke-end shock. Running on air filtered to 40 um at 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi), it covers 30-500 mm/s. For planning: about 0.6 of the 42.4 N rating is a realistic working force, roughly 25 N, which lifts about 1 kg vertically with a 2:1 margin.
Airtac ACED Double-acting Compact Cylinder ACED12X15SB Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ACED Double-acting Compact Cylinder ACED12X15SB |
|---|---|
| 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 ACED12X15SB
| 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 ACED12X15SB Is Used
Micro jig clamping
The symmetric 42.4 N clamping force in both directions and 15 mm stroke make this cylinder a fit for small drill jigs and inspection fixtures where a 6 mm male-thread rod grips a light part.
Pick-and-place confirmation
With the -S magnet fitted, CMSE or DMSE switches confirm rod position on compact electronics assembly stations handling connectors and small housings.
Push-pull sorting gates
The through-rod lets a rear-mounted flag drive a gate or diverter on a light-parts conveyor line, with equal 59.4 N thrust at 0.7 MPa whichever way the gate moves.
Is the Airtac ACED Double-acting Compact Cylinder ACED12X15SB the Right Cylinder?
At 42.4 N per direction at 0.5 MPa, the 12 mm bore suits light clamping and small-part transfer; step up to the 16 mm bore (75.4 N) or the 20 mm bore (117.8 N) if the load grows. The 15 mm stroke sits well inside the 50 mm maximum standard stroke for this bore, so it ships as a catalogue item. Because the piston drifts when air is lost, add a rod lock or pilot check valve if the load must stay put. Choose FA/FB flange, LB foot or FTC brackets plus I or Y rod knuckles, and remember the magnet is only present when the -S code is ordered - this model has it.
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 ACED12X15SB FAQ
Yes. Because a rod exits both covers, both strokes use the rod-side area of the 12 mm bore: 42.4 N at 0.5 MPa and 59.4 N at 0.7 MPa, equal push and pull. The maximum force at 1.0 MPa is 8.6 kgf. Operating range is 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi) with proof pressure of 1.5 MPa (215 psi), speed 30-500 mm/s, and the 15 mm stroke is within the 50 mm maximum standard stroke for this bore.
It is an ISO 21287 compact cylinder with a hard-anodized aluminium body about 50% shorter in mounting length than an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, an S45C hard-chrome-plated 6 mm rod on both ends, M5x08 ports - written M5x0.8 - and fixed TPU bumpers at each end. This model carries the optional -S magnet, so CMSE or DMSE reed or solid-state switches mount in the body slots; FA/FB flange, LB foot and FTC brackets plus I/Y knuckles bolt to the standard face.
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