Airtac ACED Double-acting Compact Cylinder ACED20X15B
The AirTAC Airtac ACED Double-acting Compact Cylinder ACED20X15B is a genuine double acting, double rod ISO 21287 compact air cylinder with a Ø20mm bore and 15mm 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.
- BoreØ20 mm
- Stroke15 mm
- Port sizeM5×0.8
- Acting typeDouble acting, double rod
- Rod threadM6×1.0
- 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 ACED20X15B
The ACED20X15B is a double acting, double-rod compact cylinder built to the ISO 21287 short-body format. A 10 mm hard-chrome-plated S45C rod exits BOTH covers, so the 20 mm bore delivers an identical 117.8 N at 0.5 MPa (164.9 N at 0.7 MPa) on every stroke, in both directions, because both sides work on the rod-side area. The male rod thread (B code) suits inline tooling, and the fixed TPU bumper at each end absorbs end-of-stroke shock. Speed range is 30-500 mm/s over 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi).
The hard-anodized aluminium body saves about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, which is why this 15 mm stroke size slots into tight test fixtures and small pick stations. As a through-rod, it resists rotation and modest side load, and the rear rod can carry a sensor flag. For position sensing, order the optional -S magnet code to enable CMSE / DMSE switches - this model has no magnet fitted. At 0.5 MPa the 117.8 N output gives a usable work force of roughly 70 N, which lifts about 6 kg vertically with a 2:1 margin.
Airtac ACED Double-acting Compact Cylinder ACED20X15B Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ACED Double-acting Compact Cylinder ACED20X15B |
|---|---|
| Series | ACED compact cylinder |
| Standard | ISO 21287 |
| Bore size | Ø20 mm |
| Stroke | 15 mm |
| Acting type | Double acting, double rod |
| Port size | M5×0.8 |
| Rod thread | M6×1.0 |
| 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 100 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 (Ø20mm)
| Pressure | Force (both ways) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 MPa | 118 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 165 N |
| Max (@1.0 MPa) | 24 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 ACED20X15B
| ACED | ISO 21287 compact cylinder (double-rod). |
|---|---|
| 20 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×15 | 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 ACED20X15B Is Used
Lab sample press
The equal 117.8 N force in both directions lets one ACED20X15B press a sample tray down and retract a fixture plate with identical force, no valve re-balancing needed.
Small electronics transfer
A 15 mm stroke and short ISO 21287 body push PCB carriers between nest stops inside a compact SMT gantry where a full-length cylinder cannot fit.
Gauge flag driver
The rear rod of the through-rod carries a flag for a CMSE switch (with the optional -S magnet) to confirm slide position on an inspection station.
Is the Airtac ACED Double-acting Compact Cylinder ACED20X15B the Right Cylinder?
Size both ways: if 117.8 N at 0.5 MPa is marginal for your part weight, step up to the 25 mm bore (206.2 N at 0.5 MPa); if the load is under 70 N, the 16 mm bore (75.4 N at 0.5 MPa) saves more space. The 15 mm stroke sits well inside the 100 mm maximum standard stroke for bore 20, so it is a catalogue item, not a made-to-order build. Match FA/FB flange, LB foot or FTC brackets plus I/Y rod knuckles to the ISO 21287 face. Remember this cylinder drifts when air is lost - add a rod lock or pilot check if the load must stay put. Choose the -S code if CMSE / DMSE switching is planned.
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 ACED20X15B FAQ
Yes - the double-rod design puts a 10 mm rod on both covers, so both strokes use the rod-side area. Figures: 117.8 N at 0.5 MPa, 164.9 N at 0.7 MPa, equal in both directions, with a maximum of 24.0 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Operating pressure is 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi), proof 1.5 MPa (215 psi), speed 30-500 mm/s, air filtered to 40 um.
The ISO 21287 short body saves about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, so the 15 mm stroke build fits shallow fixtures. Switches are possible only with the optional -S magnet code, which enables CMSE / DMSE reed or solid-state switches; this model, ordered without S, has no magnet. The fixed TPU bumper at each end absorbs end-of-stroke energy, and FA/FB, LB and FTC mounts bolt straight to the standard face.
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