Airtac ACED Double-acting Compact Cylinder ACED32X160SB
The AirTAC Airtac ACED Double-acting Compact Cylinder ACED32X160SB 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)
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About the Airtac ACED Double-acting Compact Cylinder ACED32X160SB
A double acting compact cylinder built to ISO 21287, the ACED32X160SB drives a 12 mm rod out of BOTH covers, so thrust is identical on every stroke: 345.6 N at 0.5 MPa and 483.8 N at 0.7 MPa. The 160 mm stroke sits inside the 200 mm standard range for the 32 mm bore, and the short body saves about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, which is why it slots into tight jigs and guarded cells.
The through-rod resists rotation and side load and gives a symmetric mount, and the rear rod can carry a sensor flag. This S-code model carries the optional -S magnet, so CMSE / DMSE reed or solid-state switches mount directly on the body slots. A fixed TPU bumper at each end absorbs end-of-stroke shock, the hard-anodized aluminium body pairs with an S45C hard-chrome rod, and the B code gives a male rod thread on a 1/8" PT port. At 0.5 MPa the rod-side thrust of 345.6 N works out to roughly 35 kg of vertical lift, so halving for a 2:1 margin leaves about 17 kg of real part weight you can lift with confidence.
Airtac ACED Double-acting Compact Cylinder ACED32X160SB Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ACED Double-acting Compact Cylinder ACED32X160SB |
|---|---|
| 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 ACED32X160SB
| 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 ACED32X160SB Is Used
Clamping in tight machining fixtures
The 345.6 N both-ways thrust at 0.5 MPa clamps aluminium housings in a CNC jig, and the short ISO 21287 body fits where a full-length profile cylinder cannot.
Reciprocating lift-and-lower arms
Equal force in both directions makes the through-rod ideal for a pick-and-place arm that must push down and pull up with identical force, at 30-500 mm/s.
Position-flagged transfer slides
With the -S magnet fitted, CMSE / DMSE switches on the body slots report end positions on a 160 mm transfer slide, while the rear rod carries a mechanical flag.
Is the Airtac ACED Double-acting Compact Cylinder ACED32X160SB the Right Cylinder?
Size the job first: if 345.6 N at 0.5 MPa is more than you need, the ACED25X160SB class delivers 206.2 N at the same pressure; if you need more muscle, step up to the 40 mm bore for 571.8 N. Plan on roughly 207 N (about 21 kg) of usable work at 0.5 MPa rather than the full rating. Note that a plain double-rod cylinder drifts when air is lost, so add a rod lock or pilot check if the load must stay put. FA/FB flange, LB foot and FTC brackets bolt to the ISO 21287 face, and I/Y rod knuckles suit the male threaded rod end.
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 ACED32X160SB FAQ
Yes - this is a double-rod cylinder, so a 12 mm rod exits both covers and every stroke uses the rod-side area. Force is 345.6 N at 0.5 MPa and 483.8 N at 0.7 MPa, equal push and pull, with a maximum of 70.5 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Operating pressure is 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi), proof 1.5 MPa (215 psi), speed 30-500 mm/s.
The ISO 21287 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. The S in ACED32X160SB means the optional -S magnet is fitted, so CMSE / DMSE switches can be slid into the body slots; models ordered without -S carry no magnet. FA/FB flange, LB foot and FTC mounts bolt straight on.
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