Airtac ACED Double-acting Compact Cylinder ACED20X15S
The AirTAC Airtac ACED Double-acting Compact Cylinder ACED20X15S 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.
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About the Airtac ACED Double-acting Compact Cylinder ACED20X15S
The ACED20X15S is a double acting, double-rod compact cylinder built to the ISO 21287 short-body format: a 20 mm bore with a 15 mm stroke and a 10 mm rod leaving both covers, so thrust is identical on the extend and retract strokes. At 0.5 MPa it delivers 117.8 N in either direction, rising to 164.9 N at 0.7 MPa. Because the body saves about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, it slots into narrow fixtures and guarded assemblies where a full-length body simply will not fit.
The through-rod resists rotation and light side load and gives a symmetric mount, and the rear rod can carry a sensor flag. This S-coded model carries the optional -S magnet, so CMSE or DMSE reed or solid-state switches can be clipped onto the body for end-of-stroke detection. A fixed TPU bumper at each end absorbs stroke-end shock, the hard-anodized aluminium body runs on an S45C hard-chrome rod, and speed spans 30-500 mm/s. As a rule of thumb, plan on roughly 70 N of usable work at 0.5 MPa - about 6 kg held vertically with a 2:1 margin.
Airtac ACED Double-acting Compact Cylinder ACED20X15S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ACED Double-acting Compact Cylinder ACED20X15S |
|---|---|
| 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 ACED20X15S
| 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 ACED20X15S Is Used
Small-part press fitting
Pressing dowel pins or bearings into plastic housings on an electronics assembly bench, where the 117.8 N double-rod force at 0.5 MPa is ample and the 15 mm stroke matches the insertion depth.
Indexed fixture with position feedback
A short-stroke locating clamp on a PCB test fixture where the fitted -S magnet drives CMSE switches to confirm clamp-open and clamp-closed before the test cycle starts.
Symmetric push-pull gate
A sliding guard or small gate that must move with equal force in both directions; the through-rod gives identical 164.9 N thrust at 0.7 MPa on each stroke and a mounting point at either end.
Is the Airtac ACED Double-acting Compact Cylinder ACED20X15S the Right Cylinder?
For a 15 mm stroke at this force class, 117.8 N at 0.5 MPa both ways covers small clamps, ejectors and part-presenters. Step down to the 16 mm bore (75.4 N) for lighter tooling, or up to the 25 mm bore (206.2 N) if the load grows. Air ports are M5x0.8 and the female rod thread is M6x1.0. Remember that a plain double-rod cylinder drifts when air is lost - add a rod lock or pilot check if the load must stay put. FA/FB flange, LB foot and FTC brackets plus I/Y rod knuckles bolt straight to the ISO 21287 face, and the fitted -S magnet means CMSE / DMSE switches work out of the box.
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 ACED20X15S FAQ
Yes - this is a double-rod cylinder, so a 10 mm rod exits both covers and every stroke uses the rod-side area of the 20 mm bore. Output is 117.8 N at 0.5 MPa and 164.9 N at 0.7 MPa, identical on extend and retract, with a maximum of about 24 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Operating pressure is 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi), proof pressure 1.5 MPa (215 psi), and speed range 30-500 mm/s.
The compact body saves about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, so the ACED20X15S fits shallow pockets, guarded stations and slim gantries. The S in the model code means the optional -S magnet is fitted, so CMSE or DMSE reed or solid-state switches mount directly on the body slots for stroke-end signalling. A fixed TPU bumper at each end absorbs end-of-stroke shock, and FA/FB flange, LB foot or FTC brackets bolt straight to the standard face.
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