Airtac ACED Double-acting Compact Cylinder ACED12X25B
The AirTAC Airtac ACED Double-acting Compact Cylinder ACED12X25B is a genuine double acting, double rod ISO 21287 compact air cylinder with a Ø12mm bore and 25mm 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
- Stroke25 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 ACED12X25B
This is a double acting, double-rod compact cylinder built to ISO 21287: a piston rod leaves both covers, so the ACED12X25B pushes and pulls with the same 42.4 N at 0.5 MPa (59.4 N at 0.7 MPa) because both strokes work on the rod-side area. The 12 mm bore runs on air filtered to 40 um at 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi), proof tested to 1.5 MPa (215 psi), from -20 to +70 C at 30-500 mm/s.
The short hard-anodized aluminium body saves about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, so it slots into slim pick-and-place heads and test fixtures where a full-length body will not fit. The through-rod resists rotation and light side load, and the free back-end rod is handy for carrying a sensor flag. A fixed TPU bumper at each end absorbs end-of-stroke shock. Plan on roughly 25 N (about 2.5 kg vertical equivalent) of usable work at 0.5 MPa instead of the full rating, which keeps small gripper and clamp loads comfortably inside margin.
Airtac ACED Double-acting Compact Cylinder ACED12X25B Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ACED Double-acting Compact Cylinder ACED12X25B |
|---|---|
| Series | ACED compact cylinder |
| Standard | ISO 21287 |
| Bore size | Ø12 mm |
| Stroke | 25 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 ACED12X25B
| ACED | ISO 21287 compact cylinder (double-rod). |
|---|---|
| 12 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×25 | 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 ACED12X25B Is Used
PCB test fixture ejection
The symmetric 42.4 N push and pull at 0.5 MPa ejects and retracts a small test jig pin on a circuit-board inspection station, with the 25 mm stroke matching typical fixture travel.
Lab sampler actuation
In a compact analytical sampler, the through-rod drives a probe in and out with equal 42.4 N force, and the rear rod can carry a flag for a proximity sensor.
Small parts gate flipper
On a bench-top sorting chute, the 12 mm bore flips a lightweight gate between two positions at 30-500 mm/s, and the short ISO 21287 body fits inside the chute guard.
Is the Airtac ACED Double-acting Compact Cylinder ACED12X25B the Right Cylinder?
At 42.4 N per direction, this bore suits tiny tasks: ejection of small plastic parts, light clamping of circuit boards, or actuating a micro valve lever. If your load needs more, step up to the 16 mm bore (75.4 N at 0.5 MPa); if 42.4 N is generous, the 20 mm bore (117.8 N) adds margin without much size. The B code gives a male 6 mm rod thread; the port thread is PT. Remember that a plain double-rod cylinder drifts when air is lost, so add a rod lock or pilot check if the load must stay put. The 25 mm stroke is well inside the 50 mm standard maximum for this bore, and the optional -S magnet can be ordered later if CMSE / DMSE position sensing becomes necessary.
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 ACED12X25B FAQ
Because a rod exits both covers, output is equal in both directions: 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. It is double acting, runs at 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi) with 1.5 MPa (215 psi) proof pressure, handles -20 to +70 C, moves at 30-500 mm/s, and uses an M5x0.8 port with a male rod thread (B code).
The ISO 21287 short body saves about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, and FA/FB flange, LB foot and FTC brackets plus I/Y rod knuckles bolt to the standard face. A fixed TPU bumper at each end absorbs end-of-stroke energy. Position sensing requires the optional -S magnet code; without it no magnet is fitted, so order ACED12X25BS to enable CMSE / DMSE switches.
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