Airtac ACED Double-acting Compact Cylinder ACED32X120B
The AirTAC Airtac ACED Double-acting Compact Cylinder ACED32X120B is a genuine double acting, double rod ISO 21287 compact air cylinder with a Ø32mm bore and 120mm stroke, 1/8" 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.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke120 mm
- Port size1/8"
- Acting typeDouble acting, double rod
- Rod threadM8×1.25
- 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 ACED32X120B
A double acting compact cylinder with a rod leaving both covers, the ACED32X120B delivers 345.6 N in each direction at 0.5 MPa (483.8 N at 0.7 MPa) because both strokes work on the rod-side area. The 120 mm stroke sits well inside the 200 mm standard range for the 32 mm bore, and the male rod thread (B code) bolts straight to your tooling. Its ISO 21287 short body saves about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, so it slots into tight jigs and guarding where a full-length body will not fit.
The through-rod resists rotation and side load and gives a symmetric mount, so the rear rod can carry a sensor flag or a second tool. A fixed TPU bumper at each end absorbs end-of-stroke energy, and the hard-anodized aluminium body with an S45C hard-chrome rod stands up to daily cycling at 30-500 mm/s. For sizing, treat roughly 207 N (about 0.6 of the 0.5 MPa rating) as the usable working force, which lifts about 17 kg vertically with a 2:1 margin. Note that no magnet is fitted on this version: order the optional -S code if you later need CMSE / DMSE switch position feedback.
Airtac ACED Double-acting Compact Cylinder ACED32X120B Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ACED Double-acting Compact Cylinder ACED32X120B |
|---|---|
| Series | ACED compact cylinder |
| Standard | ISO 21287 |
| Bore size | Ø32 mm |
| Stroke | 120 mm |
| Acting type | Double acting, double rod |
| Port size | 1/8" |
| Rod thread | M8×1.25 |
| 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 200 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 (Ø32mm)
| Pressure | Force (both ways) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 MPa | 346 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 484 N |
| Max (@1.0 MPa) | 70 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 ACED32X120B
| ACED | ISO 21287 compact cylinder (double-rod). |
|---|---|
| 32 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×120 | 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 ACED32X120B Is Used
Symmetric jig clamping
The equal 345.6 N force in both directions lets one cylinder clamp and unclamp a machining fixture with identical grip, and the male rod thread accepts a custom clamp tip directly.
Push-pull parts transfer
On a small assembly line indexing trays between two stations, the through-rod drives the slide from either end without re-mounting the cylinder, at cycle speeds up to 500 mm/s.
Flag carrier for twin sensors
In a packaging machine gate, the rear rod carries a second magnet flag so two CMSE or DMSE switches (with the optional -S magnet ordered) confirm both end positions of the 120 mm travel.
Is the Airtac ACED Double-acting Compact Cylinder ACED32X120B the Right Cylinder?
At 345.6 N per side at 0.5 MPa, this 32 mm bore suits clamping, pressing and transfer jobs in the 200-350 N band; step down to the 25 mm bore (206.2 N) for lighter fixtures or up to the 40 mm bore (571.8 N) when you need roughly 65% more push. The 120 mm stroke is a standard length for bore 32 (max 200 mm), so no made-to-order build is required. Remember the piston will drift if air is lost, so add a rod lock or pilot check valve for a held load. Choose FA/FB flange, LB foot or FTC mounting on the ISO 21287 face, and add the -S suffix only if CMSE / DMSE sensing is needed.
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 ACED32X120B FAQ
Yes. Because a rod exits both covers, both strokes use the rod-side area: 345.6 N at 0.5 MPa and 483.8 N at 0.7 MPa, equal push and pull. Peak force at 1.0 MPa is 70.5 kgf. Operating range is 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi) with proof pressure 1.5 MPa (215 psi), air filtered to 40 um, speed 30-500 mm/s, and the 120 mm stroke is within the 200 mm standard limit for this 32 mm bore.
It is an ISO 21287 compact cylinder whose short body saves about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, with a hard-anodized aluminium body, S45C hard-chrome rod and a fixed TPU bumper at each end that only decelerates at stroke ends. FA/FB flange, LB foot and FTC mounts plus I/Y rod knuckles bolt to the standard face. This version has no magnet, so switches cannot be read; order the optional -S magnet code to enable CMSE / DMSE switches.
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