Airtac ACED Double-acting Compact Cylinder ACED32X160S
The AirTAC Airtac ACED Double-acting Compact Cylinder ACED32X160S 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 ACED32X160S
A double acting compact cylinder built to ISO 21287, the ACED32X160S pushes a 12 mm rod out of BOTH covers, so the 32 mm bore delivers an identical 345.6 N at 0.5 MPa in each direction - there is no push/pull imbalance because both strokes work on the rod-side area. At 0.7 MPa that rises to 483.8 N, with a peak of 70.5 kgf at 1.0 MPa. The S in the code means the optional magnet is fitted, so CMSE or DMSE reed and solid-state switches can be clipped onto the body slot for end-of-stroke sensing.
The short ISO 21287 body saves about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, which is why it suits tight gantries and guarding where a full-length body will not fit. A hard-anodized aluminium barrel carries the S45C hard-chrome-plated rod, fixed TPU bumpers absorb end-of-stroke shock at both covers, and the through-rod resists rotation while the rear rod end can carry a sensor flag. Running 30-500 mm/s on 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi) air filtered to 40 um, it lifts roughly 21 kg at 0.5 MPa, or plan on about 10 kg vertically with a 2:1 margin.
Airtac ACED Double-acting Compact Cylinder ACED32X160S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ACED Double-acting Compact Cylinder ACED32X160S |
|---|---|
| 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 ACED32X160S
| 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 ACED32X160S Is Used
Reciprocating test rig carriage
The equal 345.6 N stroke both ways drives a fixture slide back and forth on an automotive leak-test bench, with CMSE switches reporting each end via the fitted magnet.
Clamp-and-index fixture
A 160 mm stroke indexes a pallet between two drill stations on a small CNC line, the through-rod keeping the tool plate square under side load.
Laboratory dosing press
The rear rod carries a platen while the front rod drives it, giving a symmetric 483.8 N press at 0.7 MPa for repeatable sample compression.
Is the Airtac ACED Double-acting Compact Cylinder ACED32X160S the Right Cylinder?
At 345.6 N per direction this bore sits between the 25 mm ACED (206.2 N) and the 40 mm ACED (571.8 N) - step down for lighter pick-and-place arms, up if your tooling mass grows. The 160 mm stroke is within the 200 mm standard range for bore 32, so no made-to-order build is needed. Remember the piston will drift if air is lost: for a held vertical load add a rod lock or pilot check valve. FA/FB flanges, LB feet and FTC brackets bolt to the ISO 21287 face, and I or Y rod knuckles suit the female M8x1.25 thread.
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 ACED32X160S FAQ
Output is equal in both directions because a rod exits each cover: 345.6 N at 0.5 MPa and 483.8 N at 0.7 MPa, peaking at 70.5 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Speed range is 30-500 mm/s on 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi) air, with a 1.5 MPa (215 psi) proof rating and -20 to +70 C operation.
The S code means the optional magnet is fitted on this unit, so AirTAC CMSE reed or DMSE solid-state switches mount directly in the body slots to signal stroke ends. The fixed TPU bumpers at both covers only soften the mechanical stop - they do not hold or brake a load, so use a rod lock or pilot check where position must be kept with air off.
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