Airtac ACED Double-acting Compact Cylinder ACED12X30
The AirTAC Airtac ACED Double-acting Compact Cylinder ACED12X30 is a genuine double acting, double rod ISO 21287 compact air cylinder with a Ø12mm bore and 30mm 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
- Stroke30 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 ACED12X30
The ACED12X30 is a double acting compact cylinder built to ISO 21287 with a rod leaving both covers, so the 12 mm bore delivers an equal 42.4 N at 0.5 MPa (59.4 N at 0.7 MPa) on every stroke. Its short body saves about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, which is why it slots into small test heads and miniature fixtures where a full-length body simply will not fit. Air supply is 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi) with 1.5 MPa (215 psi) proof, running 30-500 mm/s.
The through-rod resists rotation and light side load and gives a symmetric mount, and the rear rod can carry a sensor flag on a small gantry. A fixed TPU bumper at each end absorbs end-of-stroke shock. In practice, plan on roughly 25 N of usable work at 0.5 MPa, and the rod will lift about 2 kg vertically with a 2:1 margin. The hard-anodized aluminium body pairs with an S45C hard-chrome-plated rod and a female M3x0.5 rod thread; the optional -S magnet enables CMSE / DMSE switches, and without -S no magnet is fitted.
Airtac ACED Double-acting Compact Cylinder ACED12X30 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ACED Double-acting Compact Cylinder ACED12X30 |
|---|---|
| Series | ACED compact cylinder |
| Standard | ISO 21287 |
| Bore size | Ø12 mm |
| Stroke | 30 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 ACED12X30
| ACED | ISO 21287 compact cylinder (double-rod). |
|---|---|
| 12 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×30 | 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 ACED12X30 Is Used
Lab sample ejector
The equal 42.4 N push and pull ejects microscope slide trays or vial racks from a compact analyzer nest, with the 30 mm stroke clearing a shallow drawer.
Micro-press marking head
About 25 N of usable force at 0.5 MPa is enough for date-dot marking or light staking on small plastic housings in a bench-top fixture.
Sensor flag carrier
The rear rod mounts a flag for a proximity sensor on a compact pick station; order the -S magnet to add CMSE / DMSE end-position switches.
Is the Airtac ACED Double-acting Compact Cylinder ACED12X30 the Right Cylinder?
At 42.4 N per direction this bore 12 unit suits light clamping, sorting and small part ejection; step to the 20 mm bore (117.8 N at 0.5 MPa) for heavier pushes or down to nothing smaller since 12 mm is the smallest in the range. Stroke 30 mm sits inside the 50 mm standard limit for this bore. Remember the piston drifts if air is lost, so add a rod lock or pilot check for a held load. Choose FA or FB flange or LB foot brackets on the ISO 21287 face, and order the -S code if CMSE / DMSE position sensing is needed.
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 ACED12X30 FAQ
Yes. Because a rod exits both covers, both strokes use the rod-side area: 42.4 N at 0.5 MPa and 59.4 N at 0.7 MPa, equal push and pull. At 1.0 MPa the bore 12 double-rod unit reaches a maximum of 8.6 kgf. Operating range is 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi) with 1.5 MPa (215 psi) proof pressure.
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 shock. Position sensing needs the optional -S magnet code; with it, CMSE / DMSE switches clamp into the body slots. Without -S there is no magnet, so no switch will trigger.
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