Airtac ACED Double-acting Compact Cylinder ACED32X160
The AirTAC Airtac ACED Double-acting Compact Cylinder ACED32X160 is a genuine double acting, double rod ISO 21287 compact air cylinder with a Ø32mm bore and 160mm 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
- Stroke160 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.
- 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 ACED32X160
The ACED32X160 is a double acting, double-rod compact cylinder built to ISO 21287: a 32 mm bore with a 12 mm rod exiting BOTH covers, so the output force is identical on every stroke - 345.6 N at 0.5 MPa and 483.8 N at 0.7 MPa in either direction. The hard-anodized aluminium body is about 50% shorter in mounting length than an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, which is why it slots into tight jigs and guarding where a full-length body cannot. A fixed TPU bumper at each end absorbs end-of-stroke shock.
Because the through-rod resists rotation and carries side load, one ACED32X160 can drive a slider on the front rod while the rear rod carries a sensor flag or a symmetric mount. Plan on roughly 207 N of real work at 0.5 MPa, which lifts about 17 kg vertically with a 2:1 margin. Air supply is 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi), speed 30-500 mm/s, and the rod end is female M8x1.25 with a 1/8" PT port. Need position feedback? Order the -S code to add the optional magnet for CMSE / DMSE switches - without -S there is no magnet.
Airtac ACED Double-acting Compact Cylinder ACED32X160 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ACED Double-acting Compact Cylinder ACED32X160 |
|---|---|
| Series | ACED compact cylinder |
| Standard | ISO 21287 |
| Bore size | Ø32 mm |
| Stroke | 160 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 ACED32X160
| ACED | ISO 21287 compact cylinder (double-rod). |
|---|---|
| 32 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×160 | 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 ACED32X160 Is Used
Symmetric jig clamping
The equal 345.6 N force in both directions lets a fixture clamp and release with identical grip, so a drill jig on a machining center holds parts with the same pressure every cycle.
Pusher with rear sensor flag
On a bottling line conveyor, the front rod drives a product pusher while the back rod mounts a flag for a proximity sensor, tracking stroke position without extra hardware.
Reciprocating slide feed
A through-rod slide on a small parts feeder uses the rotation-resistant double rod to shuttle components 160 mm between two stations at up to 500 mm/s.
Is the Airtac ACED Double-acting Compact Cylinder ACED32X160 the Right Cylinder?
At 345.6 N per direction at 0.5 MPa, the 32 mm bore suits clamping and transfer loads in the 20-30 kg class; step down to a 25 mm bore (206.2 N) for lighter tooling or up to a 40 mm bore (571.8 N) when the job needs more muscle. The 160 mm stroke sits inside the 200 mm standard range for this bore, so no made-to-order build is required. Pick FA/FB flange or LB foot brackets to match the ISO 21287 face, and remember the cylinder drifts if air is lost - add a rod lock or pilot check where a load must stay put.
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 ACED32X160 FAQ
Because a rod exits both covers, both strokes use the rod-side area and the force is equal in each direction: 345.6 N at 0.5 MPa, 483.8 N at 0.7 MPa, and up to 70.5 kgf at the 1.0 MPa maximum. Operating pressure is 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi) with a 1.5 MPa (215 psi) proof rating.
The ISO 21287 short body saves about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, so it fits shallow gantries and guarded cells. Position sensing is available only with the optional -S magnet code, which enables CMSE / DMSE switches; the standard ACED32X160 has no magnet fitted.
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