Airtac ACED Double-acting Compact Cylinder ACED20X20
The AirTAC Airtac ACED Double-acting Compact Cylinder ACED20X20 is a genuine double acting, double rod ISO 21287 compact air cylinder with a Ø20mm bore and 20mm 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
- Stroke20 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 ACED20X20
A double acting compact cylinder built to ISO 21287, the ACED20X20 pushes a 10 mm rod out of BOTH covers, so the 20 mm bore delivers the same 117.8 N at 0.5 MPa (164.9 N at 0.7 MPa) on every stroke - the rod-side area works both ways. The short body saves about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, which is why it slots into slim pick-and-place heads and test fixtures a full-length body cannot enter.
The through-rod resists rotation and side load and gives a symmetric mount, and the rear rod can carry a sensor flag on a gantry. Hard-anodized aluminium body, S45C hard-chrome plated rod, fixed TPU bumper at each end. Plan on roughly 70 N of real work at 0.5 MPa (about 60% of rating), which is roughly 7 kg of vertical lift with a 2:1 margin - enough for small covers, vials or bracket parts. Speed range 30-500 mm/s, air filtered to 40 um.
Airtac ACED Double-acting Compact Cylinder ACED20X20 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ACED Double-acting Compact Cylinder ACED20X20 |
|---|---|
| Series | ACED compact cylinder |
| Standard | ISO 21287 |
| Bore size | Ø20 mm |
| Stroke | 20 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 ACED20X20
| ACED | ISO 21287 compact cylinder (double-rod). |
|---|---|
| 20 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×20 | 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 ACED20X20 Is Used
Symmetric push-pull in jig clamping
The equal 117.8 N force in both directions lets one ACED20X20 clamp a workpiece and then eject it with identical force, with the through-rod keeping the tool plate square under side load.
Vial and syringe handling on lab automation
A 20 mm stroke and about 7 kg of usable vertical lift at a 2:1 margin suit lifting small vials or sensor cartridges in compact analytical instruments where body length is critical.
Reciprocating slider on a packaging table
Running at 30-500 mm/s with a fixed TPU bumper at each end, the double rod carries a sliding pusher that indexes small cartons back and forth without rotating.
Is the Airtac ACED Double-acting Compact Cylinder ACED20X20 the Right Cylinder?
At 117.8 N per direction, the 20 mm bore sits between the 16 mm (75.4 N) and 25 mm (206.2 N) double-rod sizes at 0.5 MPa - step down for light clamping, up when the part mass grows. The 20 mm stroke is well inside the 100 mm maximum standard stroke for this bore. Rod end is female M6x1.0, port is M5x0.8 PT. This plain double-rod version has no magnet, so no CMSE or DMSE switch can be fitted; order the -S code if end-of-stroke sensing is needed. It does not hold position when air is lost - add a rod lock or pilot check for a held load.
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 ACED20X20 FAQ
Yes - it is a double-rod cylinder, so both strokes use the rod-side area: 117.8 N at 0.5 MPa and 164.9 N at 0.7 MPa, equal push and pull. Maximum force at 1.0 MPa is 24.0 kgf. Operating pressure is 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi), proof pressure 1.5 MPa (215 psi), speed 30-500 mm/s, temperature -20 to +70 C, air filtered to 40 um.
The ISO 21287 short body saves about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, and FA/FB flange or LB foot brackets bolt to the standard face. Switches need the optional -S magnet code: this ACED20X20 has no magnet fitted, so CMSE or DMSE switches cannot work until you order the -S version. The fixed TPU bumper at both ends only absorbs end-of-stroke energy.
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