Airtac ACED Double-acting Compact Cylinder ACED20X5
The AirTAC Airtac ACED Double-acting Compact Cylinder ACED20X5 is a genuine double acting, double rod ISO 21287 compact air cylinder with a Ø20mm 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.
- BoreØ20 mm
- Stroke5 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 ACED20X5
This ACED20X5 is a double acting, double-rod compact cylinder built to ISO 21287: a 10 mm rod leaves both covers of the 20 mm bore body, so the output force is identical in either direction - 117.8 N at 0.5 MPa and 164.9 N at 0.7 MPa, both ways. The short hard-anodized aluminium body saves about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, which is why it slots into tight fixture pockets a full-length body cannot reach.
The through-rod resists rotation and light side load and gives a symmetric mount, and the rear rod end can carry a sensor flag on small pick-and-place heads. As a working rule, keep real work near 70 N (about 0.6 of the rating) at 0.5 MPa; vertically that corresponds to lifting roughly 6 kg with a 2:1 margin. A fixed TPU bumper at each end absorbs end-of-stroke shock, the S45C hard-chrome rod runs at 30-500 mm/s on air filtered to 40 um, and the rod ends carry female M6x1.0 threads with an M5x0.8 port.
Airtac ACED Double-acting Compact Cylinder ACED20X5 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ACED Double-acting Compact Cylinder ACED20X5 |
|---|---|
| Series | ACED compact cylinder |
| Standard | ISO 21287 |
| Bore size | Ø20 mm |
| Stroke | 5 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 ACED20X5
| ACED | ISO 21287 compact cylinder (double-rod). |
|---|---|
| 20 | 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 ACED20X5 Is Used
Fixture ejection pin
A 5 mm kick on a drill jig pushes a finished bushing out of its nest; 117.8 N each way at 0.5 MPa clears the part without disturbing the fixture, and the short body fits under the drill head.
Presence check on an assembly line
The rear rod carries a flag that trips a CMSE or DMSE switch (order the -S magnet code) to confirm a bracket is seated before a screwdriver station fires.
Small parts sorting chute diverter
A short 5 mm flick steers 6 kg-class components between two chutes on a packaging line; equal force both directions keeps the diverter timing identical either way.
Is the Airtac ACED Double-acting Compact Cylinder ACED20X5 the Right Cylinder?
At 117.8 N per direction, bore 20 suits light clamping and small part transfer; drop to bore 16 (75.4 N) for gentler duty or step up to bore 25 (206.2 N) when the load grows. The 5 mm stroke is well inside the 100 mm maximum standard stroke for this bore. Remember the piston drifts if air is lost - add a rod lock or pilot check where a held position matters. FA/FB flange, LB foot and FTC brackets plus I/Y rod knuckles bolt to the ISO 21287 face, and ordering the -S code adds the optional magnet for CMSE / DMSE switches; without -S there is no magnet.
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 ACED20X5 FAQ
Because a rod exits both covers, output is equal in both directions: 117.8 N at 0.5 MPa and 164.9 N at 0.7 MPa, with a maximum of 24.0 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Operating range is 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi), proof pressure 1.5 MPa (215 psi), temperature -20 to +70 C, speed 30-500 mm/s, port M5x0.8, female rod thread M6x1.0, and the maximum standard stroke for bore 20 is 100 mm.
The ISO 21287 short body saves about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, so it fits shallow jigs and gantries, while FA/FB flange, LB foot and FTC brackets plus I/Y knuckles mount straight to the standard face. Position sensing needs the optional -S magnet code; with -S ordered, CMSE or DMSE switches ride the body slots. Without -S there is no magnet. A fixed TPU bumper at each end softens end-of-stroke impact.
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