Airtac ACED Double-acting Compact Cylinder ACED20X30
The AirTAC Airtac ACED Double-acting Compact Cylinder ACED20X30 is a genuine double acting, double rod ISO 21287 compact air cylinder with a Ø20mm bore and 30mm 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
- Stroke30 mm
- Port sizeM5×0.8
- Acting typeDouble acting, double rod
- Rod threadM6×1.0
- CushionFixed TPU bumper (both ends)
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About the Airtac ACED Double-acting Compact Cylinder ACED20X30
Double acting with a rod leaving both covers, the ACED20X30 pushes and pulls with identical output: 117.8 N at 0.5 MPa and 164.9 N at 0.7 MPa in either direction, because both strokes work on the rod-side area of the 20 mm bore. The through-rod resists rotation and light side load, and the rear rod stub gives you a free spot for a sensor flag on indexing fixtures.
The ISO 21287 short body saves about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, so it slots into slim pick-and-place heads and guarding where a full-length body will not fit. A fixed TPU bumper at each end absorbs end-of-stroke shock, the hard-anodized aluminium body runs on an S45C hard-chrome rod, and at 0.5 MPa you can plan on roughly 70 N (about 7 kg vertical) of real work once you keep a sensible margin - enough to lift a 3 kg part with a 2:1 margin.
Airtac ACED Double-acting Compact Cylinder ACED20X30 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ACED Double-acting Compact Cylinder ACED20X30 |
|---|---|
| Series | ACED compact cylinder |
| Standard | ISO 21287 |
| Bore size | Ø20 mm |
| Stroke | 30 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 ACED20X30
| ACED | ISO 21287 compact cylinder (double-rod). |
|---|---|
| 20 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×30 | 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 ACED20X30 Is Used
Fixture clamping on CNC pallets
The symmetric 117.8 N clamp and release force holds small aluminum housings in a 5-axis pallet changer, with the rear rod carrying a clamp-confirmed flag.
Pusher on packaging lines
Equal push and pull at 164.9 N at 0.7 MPa moves cartons on and off a checkweigher belt, and the 30 mm stroke fits the narrow guard band.
Sample lift in lab automation
With a 2:1 margin the rod lifts about 6 kg vertically, enough for microplate stacks in a diagnostic analyzer where the short body saves headroom.
Is the Airtac ACED Double-acting Compact Cylinder ACED20X30 the Right Cylinder?
At 117.8 N per direction at 0.5 MPa, this 20 mm bore suits clamping and transfer of parts up to a few kilograms. Step down to the 16 mm bore (75.4 N) for lighter tooling, or up to the 25 mm bore (206.2 N) when the load grows. Note the piston drifts if air is lost - add a rod lock or pilot check valve where a load must stay put.
The 30 mm stroke sits well inside the 100 mm standard maximum for this bore, so it ships as a catalog item. Ports are M5x0.8, the rod end carries a female M6x1.0 thread, and FA/FB flange, LB foot or FTC brackets bolt to the ISO 21287 face. If you need CMSE or DMSE switch position feedback, order the -S variant, since the magnet is optional and not fitted on the plain code.
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 ACED20X30 FAQ
Because a rod exits both covers, output is equal both ways: 117.8 N at 0.5 MPa and 164.9 N at 0.7 MPa per direction (rod-side area). At 1.0 MPa the bore reaches a maximum of 24.0 kgf. Operating pressure is 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi) with a 1.5 MPa (215 psi) proof rating, and speed runs 30-500 mm/s.
The ISO 21287 body saves about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, with a fixed TPU bumper at each end and FA/FB, LB or FTC mounting on the standard face. Switches are possible only on the -S version: that optional magnet lets CMSE or DMSE sensors read position, while the plain ACED20X30 has no magnet fitted.
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