Airtac ACED Double-acting Compact Cylinder ACED12X30B
The AirTAC Airtac ACED Double-acting Compact Cylinder ACED12X30B 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 ACED12X30B
A double acting compact cylinder built to ISO 21287, the ACED12X30B runs a 12 mm bore with a 30 mm stroke and a 6 mm rod leaving BOTH covers. Because both strokes work on the rod-side area, output is identical in each direction: 42.4 N at 0.5 MPa and 59.4 N at 0.7 MPa, with a peak of 8.6 kgf at 1.0 MPa. The male rod thread (B code) bolts straight to your tooling.
The short ISO 21287 body saves about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, so it slots into slim pick-and-place heads and micro-assembly stations. The through-rod resists rotation and light side load, and the rear rod can carry a sensor flag. In practice, plan on roughly 25 N of usable push at 0.5 MPa, which lifts about 2 kg vertically with a 2:1 margin - enough for small covers, clips or vial trays. A fixed TPU bumper at each end absorbs end-of-stroke shock, and the hard-anodized aluminium body with S45C hard-chrome rod stands up to continuous cycling at 30-500 mm/s.
Airtac ACED Double-acting Compact Cylinder ACED12X30B Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ACED Double-acting Compact Cylinder ACED12X30B |
|---|---|
| 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 ACED12X30B
| 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 ACED12X30B Is Used
Micro-assembly press
The 42.4 N symmetric push seats small connectors and clips in electronics fixtures, and the 30 mm stroke fits a compact press head.
Dual-side part transfer
With a rod at each end, one cylinder can present a part to a station on the front and a stop or flag on the back, halving actuator count.
Sensor flag carrier
The rear rod mounts a trigger flag for a proximity switch on test benches, giving position feedback without extra hardware.
Is the Airtac ACED Double-acting Compact Cylinder ACED12X30B the Right Cylinder?
At 42.4 N per direction this bore 12 unit suits light-duty positioning; step down is not available in this series, while the next size up, bore 16, delivers 75.4 N at 0.5 MPa if your load grows. Air supply is 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi) with 1.5 MPa (215 psi) proof pressure. Ports are M5x0.8 on this bore. The piston drifts when air is lost, so add a rod lock or pilot check if the load must stay put. This code has no magnet - order the -S variant if you need CMSE / DMSE switch sensing. FA/FB flange, LB foot and FTC brackets plus I/Y rod knuckles match the ISO 21287 face.
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 ACED12X30B FAQ
Yes - the double-rod design works on the rod-side area both ways, so output is equal in extend and retract: 42.4 N at 0.5 MPa and 59.4 N at 0.7 MPa, peaking at 8.6 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Stroke is 30 mm on a 12 mm bore with a 6 mm rod, M5x08 ports, 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi) operating range and 30-500 mm/s speed.
It is an ISO 21287 compact cylinder with a hard-anodized aluminium body, S45C hard-chrome plated rod and a fixed TPU bumper at each end, about 50% shorter in mounting length than an ISO 15552 profile cylinder. Sensing requires the optional -S magnet code; this ACED12X30B has no magnet fitted, so order ACED12X30BS to run CMSE or DMSE switches.
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