Airtac ACED Double-acting Compact Cylinder ACED16X5S
The AirTAC Airtac ACED Double-acting Compact Cylinder ACED16X5S is a genuine double acting, double rod ISO 21287 compact air cylinder with a Ø16mm bore and 5mm 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
- Stroke5 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 ACED16X5S
A double acting compact cylinder with a rod leaving both covers, the ACED16X5S delivers 75.4 N in each direction at 0.5 MPa because both strokes work on the rod-side area. The 5 mm stroke suits tiny clamp, index and eject motions where a full-length body would never fit, and the ISO 21287 short body saves about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder.
The hard-anodized aluminium body carries a roller-burnished bore, the 8 mm S45C rod is hard-chrome plated, and a fixed TPU bumper absorbs end-of-stroke energy at each cover. This model carries the optional -S magnet, so CMSE or DMSE reed and solid-state switches can be clipped into the body slots for end-position sensing. Because the through-rod resists rotation and side load, the back rod can also carry a sensor flag. Air supply is 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi) filtered to 40 um, speed range 30-500 mm/s, and the female M4x0.7 rod thread takes standard tooling directly.
Airtac ACED Double-acting Compact Cylinder ACED16X5S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ACED Double-acting Compact Cylinder ACED16X5S |
|---|---|
| Series | ACED compact cylinder |
| Standard | ISO 21287 |
| Bore size | Ø16 mm |
| Stroke | 5 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 ACED16X5S
| ACED | ISO 21287 compact cylinder (double-rod). |
|---|---|
| 16 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×5 | 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 ACED16X5S Is Used
Micro part ejection
A 5 mm double-rod stroke nudges finished watch or connector parts off a nest on a small assembly line, with equal 75.4 N force whichever way the part sits.
Sensed pin press
The fitted -S magnet lets CMSE or DMSE switches confirm the short 5 mm press of a terminal pin, while the through-rod keeps the tooling square.
Lab sample indexing
Compact 16 mm bore slides sample trays between test stations inside tight instrument housings where a profile cylinder cannot fit.
Is the Airtac ACED Double-acting Compact Cylinder ACED16X5S the Right Cylinder?
At 75.4 N per direction (105.6 N at 0.7 MPa), plan on roughly 45 N of real work at 0.5 MPa, which lifts about 7 kg vertically with a 2:1 margin. If your load needs more, the 20 mm bore gives 117.8 N at 0.5 MPa; if less, the 12 mm bore gives 42.4 N. The 5 mm stroke is well inside the 75 mm standard range for this bore, so it ships as a standard build. Note that a plain double-rod cylinder does not hold position when air is lost - add a rod lock or pilot check if the load must stay put. Mounting brackets (FA/FB flange, LB foot, FTC) and I/Y rod knuckles bolt to 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 ACED16X5S FAQ
Because a rod exits both covers, both strokes use the rod-side area, so force is equal both ways: 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 pressure is 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi) and speed runs 30-500 mm/s. For sizing, treat about 45 N as usable work at 0.5 MPa, roughly a 7 kg vertical lift with a 2:1 margin.
The ISO 21287 short body saves about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, so it slots into cramped jigs and guards. A fixed TPU bumper at each cover absorbs end-of-stroke energy; it is not adjustable and never holds a load. This ACED16X5S carries the optional -S magnet, so CMSE / DMSE switches can be mounted in the body slots, and the female M4x0.7 rod thread with 1/8-inch-class M5x0.8 port keeps plumbing simple.
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