Airtac ACED Double-acting Compact Cylinder ACED32X160B
The AirTAC Airtac ACED Double-acting Compact Cylinder ACED32X160B 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 ACED32X160B
Double acting with a rod leaving both covers, the ACED32X160B pushes and pulls with identical force because each stroke works on the rod-side area of its 32 mm piston. At 0.5 MPa that is 345.6 N in either direction, rising to 483.8 N at 0.7 MPa. The B code gives a male rod thread at each end, so tooling plates and sensor flags bolt straight on. The through-rod also resists rotation and side load better than a single rod.
The ISO 21287 short body saves about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, so this 160 mm stroke unit still fits shallow slides and guarded cells. A fixed TPU bumper at each end absorbs end-of-stroke shock, the hard-anodized aluminium body carries a hard-chrome S45C rod, and the optional -S magnet lets CMSE / DMSE switches report position. Speed range is 30-500 mm/s at 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi).
Airtac ACED Double-acting Compact Cylinder ACED32X160B Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ACED Double-acting Compact Cylinder ACED32X160B |
|---|---|
| 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 ACED32X160B
| 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 ACED32X160B Is Used
Symmetric clamp fixture
The male-threaded rod on both ends lets a machining fixture clamp from either side with the same 345.6 N force, ideal for a CNC pallet clamp that must grip identically on approach and retract.
Flag-driven position check
Mount a sensor flag on the rear rod of an assembly-station slide; with the -S magnet ordered, CMSE / DMSE switches confirm both end positions inside a 160 mm guarded envelope.
Counterbalanced lift assist
A packaging machine's small indexing table, weighing about 15 kg, can be raised through 160 mm using the equal rod-side force of 345.6 N at 0.5 MPa with margin to spare.
Is the Airtac ACED Double-acting Compact Cylinder ACED32X160B the Right Cylinder?
At 345.6 N per side, this bore sits between the 25 mm size (206.2 N at 0.5 MPa) and the 40 mm size (571.8 N at 0.5 MPa), so pick 32 mm when a 25 mm cylinder is marginal but 40 mm is oversized. The 160 mm stroke is within the 200 mm standard range for this bore, so no made-to-order build is needed. Plan real work at roughly 207 N rather than the full rating, which lets it lift about 17 kg vertically with a 2:1 margin. If the load must stay put when air is lost, add a rod lock or pilot check - the cylinder itself will drift. FA/FB flanges, LB feet and FTC brackets bolt to the ISO 21287 face; order the -S code only if you need CMSE / DMSE sensing.
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 ACED32X160B FAQ
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 in push and pull. At the full 1.0 MPa rating the peak is 70.5 kgf. Operating pressure is 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi) with proof pressure of 1.5 MPa (215 psi), and speed runs 30-500 mm/s.
The ISO 21287 short body saves about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, so the 160 mm stroke still fits tight slides and guarded frames. Each end carries a fixed TPU bumper that decelerates the piston; it is not adjustable and never holds a load, so use a rod lock or pilot check where position must be kept. The 1/8" PT port serves the 32 mm bore, and the optional -S magnet enables CMSE / DMSE switches - without that code no magnet is fitted.
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