Airtac ACED Double-acting Compact Cylinder ACED20X5S
The AirTAC Airtac ACED Double-acting Compact Cylinder ACED20X5S 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)
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About the Airtac ACED Double-acting Compact Cylinder ACED20X5S
The ACED20X5S is a double acting, double-rod compact cylinder built to the ISO 21287 short-body format. A piston rod exits both covers, so output force is identical on the extend and retract strokes - 117.8 N at 0.5 MPa and 164.9 N at 0.7 MPa in either direction - because both sides work on the rod-side area. The 20 mm bore carries a 10 mm hard-chrome-plated S45C rod, and the female M6x1.0 rod thread accepts standard knuckles and tooling plates. With a 5 mm stroke it is made for short, precise part-present and clamp-confirm moves.
The hard-anodized aluminium body saves about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, so it slots into tight fixtures, guarding and gantries. A fixed TPU bumper at each end absorbs end-of-stroke shock, and the through-rod resists rotation and light side load while the rear rod can carry a sensor flag. This model carries the optional -S magnet, so CMSE / DMSE reed or solid-state switches can be mounted for end-of-stroke detection. Air supply is filtered to 40 um, pressure runs 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi), speed 30-500 mm/s. As a sizing rule of thumb, plan on roughly 70 N of real work at 0.5 MPa (about 0.6 of the rating), which lifts around 6 kg vertically with a 2:1 margin.
Airtac ACED Double-acting Compact Cylinder ACED20X5S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ACED Double-acting Compact Cylinder ACED20X5S |
|---|---|
| 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 ACED20X5S
| 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 ACED20X5S Is Used
Part-present confirm probes
The 5 mm stroke and fitted -S magnet let a CMSE switch signal part seating on an electronics assembly fixture, with 117.8 N holding the probe face consistently in both directions.
Micro press-fit of connector pins
A PCB pin-press station uses the equal 164.9 N at 0.7 MPa on both strokes to seat M6-threaded tooling, with the through-rod keeping the plunger square.
Short-push ejection on packaging lines
The rear rod drives a flag for DMSE sensing while the front rod kicks misaligned cartons off a conveyor, the compact body fitting the narrow guard space.
Is the Airtac ACED Double-acting Compact Cylinder ACED20X5S the Right Cylinder?
At 117.8 N per side at 0.5 MPa, the 20 mm bore suits light clamping and small part transfer. Step down to the 16 mm bore (75.4 N) for tiny fixtures, or up to the 25 mm bore (206.2 N) when the load grows. The 5 mm stroke is well inside the 100 mm maximum standard stroke for this bore. Note that a plain double-rod cylinder will drift if air is lost - for a held load add a rod lock or pilot check valve. Choose LB foot or FA/FB flange mounting plus I/Y rod knuckles, and keep the -S magnet on this code so CMSE / DMSE switches can be fitted.
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 ACED20X5S FAQ
Yes - because a rod exits both covers, both strokes use the rod-side area. At 0.5 MPa the force is 117.8 N in either direction, at 0.7 MPa it is 164.9 N both ways, and the maximum at 1.0 MPa is 24.0 kgf. Operating range 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, with a fixed TPU bumper at each end.
The ISO 21287 short body saves about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, and FA/FB flange, LB foot or FTC brackets bolt straight to the standard face. The S in ACED20X5S means the optional -S magnet is fitted, so CMSE / DMSE reed or solid-state switches can be clipped into the body slots for position detection; models ordered without -S carry no magnet.
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