Airtac ACED Double-acting Compact Cylinder ACED16X55B
The AirTAC Airtac ACED Double-acting Compact Cylinder ACED16X55B is a genuine double acting, double rod ISO 21287 compact air cylinder with a Ø16mm bore and 55mm 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.
- BoreØ16 mm
- Stroke55 mm
- Port sizeM5×0.8
- Acting typeDouble acting, double rod
- Rod threadM4×0.7
- CushionFixed TPU bumper (both ends)
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About the Airtac ACED Double-acting Compact Cylinder ACED16X55B
The ACED16X55B is a double acting AirTAC compact cylinder built to ISO 21287, with a piston rod leaving BOTH covers so the 16 mm bore delivers the same 75.4 N at 0.5 MPa (105.6 N at 0.7 MPa) on every stroke. The male rod thread (B code) on each end bolts straight to your tooling, and the through-rod resists rotation and light side load while the rear rod can carry a sensor flag. Its hard-anodized aluminium body saves about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, so it slots into tight fixtures and guarding.
For sizing, treat roughly 45 N (about 60% of the 75.4 N rating) as the usable push at 0.5 MPa, which lifts about 3 kg vertically with a 2:1 margin. The 55 mm stroke sits inside the 75 mm standard range for this bore, air supply is 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi) with speed from 30-500 mm/s, and a fixed TPU bumper at each end absorbs end-of-stroke shock. Note: no magnet is fitted on this code, so position switches cannot be mounted unless you order the -S variant.
Airtac ACED Double-acting Compact Cylinder ACED16X55B Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ACED Double-acting Compact Cylinder ACED16X55B |
|---|---|
| Series | ACED compact cylinder |
| Standard | ISO 21287 |
| Bore size | Ø16 mm |
| Stroke | 55 mm |
| Acting type | Double acting, double rod |
| Port size | M5×0.8 |
| Rod thread | M4×0.7 |
| 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 75 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 (Ø16mm)
| Pressure | Force (both ways) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 MPa | 75 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 106 N |
| Max (@1.0 MPa) | 15 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 ACED16X55B
| ACED | ISO 21287 compact cylinder (double-rod). |
|---|---|
| 16 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×55 | 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 ACED16X55B Is Used
Small-parts ejection in plastic moulding
The symmetric 75.4 N push and pull at 0.5 MPa ejects finished caps or clips from a bench-top mould, and the 55 mm stroke clears the part without a long body hanging off the machine frame.
Indexing stop on a compact conveyor
A through-rod entering from both sides lets the stop pin present and retract with equal force, and the short ISO 21287 body fits under low conveyor side rails where a full-length profile cylinder will not.
Sample press in a lab automation cell
About 45 N of usable force at 0.5 MPa presses microplate lids or seals uniformly, while the male rod thread on each end accepts a quick-change tool plate for different assay formats.
Is the Airtac ACED Double-acting Compact Cylinder ACED16X55B the Right Cylinder?
Compare against neighbours: the 12 mm bore gives 42.4 N at 0.5 MPa, while stepping up to 20 mm reaches 117.8 N, so pick the 16 mm when your clamp or press load sits near 45 N of real work. The 55 mm stroke is standard (max 75 mm for this bore), so no made-to-order build is needed. Choose the male-thread B rod end for direct fixture bolting; FA/FB flange, LB foot and FTC brackets plus I/Y knuckles mount on the ISO 21287 face. If the load must stay put when air is lost, add a rod lock or pilot check - this cylinder drifts on its own.
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 ACED16X55B FAQ
Because a rod exits both covers, both strokes use the rod-side area, so output is equal in each direction: 75.4 N at 0.5 MPa and 105.6 N at 0.7 MPa, with a maximum of 15.4 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, air filtered to 40 um, and temperature -20 to +70 C. Never size this unit from a larger single-rod push figure - there is a rod on each side.
It is an ISO 21287 compact cylinder: hard-anodized aluminium body with an S45C hard-chrome-plated rod, threaded aluminium covers, and a fixed TPU bumper at each end that only decelerates the piston at stroke ends. The body is about 50% shorter in mounting length than an ISO 15552 profile cylinder. This code has no magnet, so CMSE or DMSE switches cannot be fitted; order the -S variant to enable them. FA/FB flange, LB foot and FTC brackets plus I/Y rod knuckles bolt to the standard face.
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