Airtac ACED Double-acting Compact Cylinder ACED40X160
The AirTAC Airtac ACED Double-acting Compact Cylinder ACED40X160 is a genuine double acting, double rod ISO 21287 compact air cylinder with a Ø40mm 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.
- BoreØ40 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 ACED40X160
A double acting compact cylinder built to ISO 21287, the ACED40X160 pushes a 40 mm piston over a 160 mm stroke with a rod leaving BOTH covers. Because each side of the piston sees the rod-side area, output is identical in either direction: 571.8 N at 0.5 MPa and 800.5 N at 0.7 MPa. The through-rod resists rotation and modest side load, and the rear rod end gives you a free spot for a sensor flag or a symmetric second mount.
The short ISO 21287 body saves about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, so it slots into tight guarding and slide fixtures. At 0.5 MPa plan on roughly 343 N (about 35 kgf) of usable work, which is around 29 kg of vertical lift with a 2:1 margin. A fixed TPU bumper at each end absorbs end-of-stroke shock, the hard-anodized aluminium body carries 1/8" ports, and the S45C hard-chrome rod ends in a female M8x1.25 thread. Speed range is 30-500 mm/s.
Airtac ACED Double-acting Compact Cylinder ACED40X160 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ACED Double-acting Compact Cylinder ACED40X160 |
|---|---|
| Series | ACED compact cylinder |
| Standard | ISO 21287 |
| Bore size | Ø40 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 (Ø40mm)
| Pressure | Force (both ways) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 MPa | 572 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 800 N |
| Max (@1.0 MPa) | 117 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 ACED40X160
| ACED | ISO 21287 compact cylinder (double-rod). |
|---|---|
| 40 | 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 ACED40X160 Is Used
Pick-and-place slide on a packaging machine
The through-rod keeps a gripper slide from rotating while 571.8 N in each direction moves product trays between a conveyor and a carton magazine at up to 500 mm/s.
Push-pull indexing fixture
Equal force both ways makes the ACED40X160 ideal for a jig that clamps on the forward stroke and releases on the return, with the same 800.5 N at 0.7 MPa either way.
Rear-rod flag position feedback on a gantry
Mount a CMSE or DMSE switch (order the -S magnet version) to read the back-end rod as a moving flag, giving end-of-stroke confirmation inside tight gantry framing.
Is the Airtac ACED Double-acting Compact Cylinder ACED40X160 the Right Cylinder?
At 571.8 N per direction the 40 mm bore sits between the 32 mm (345.6 N) and 50 mm (881.2 N) options at 0.5 MPa, so pick 40 when a 32 mm cylinder is under-rated but 50 mm adds bulk you cannot spare. The 160 mm stroke is within the 200 mm standard limit for this bore, so no made-to-order build is needed. Remember the piston will drift if air is lost - add a rod lock or pilot check if the load must stay put. Mount with FA/FB flange, LB foot or FTC brackets plus I/Y rod knuckles, and if you need position sensing order the -S code, since without it no magnet is fitted and CMSE / DMSE switches cannot be read.
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 ACED40X160 FAQ
Yes - it is a double-rod cylinder, so a rod exits both covers and both strokes use the rod-side area. Force is 571.8 N at 0.5 MPa and 800.5 N at 0.7 MPa in EITHER direction, with a maximum of 116.6 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Operating pressure is 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi), proof pressure 1.5 MPa (215 psi), speed 30-500 mm/s, and the 1/8" port size applies to this 40 mm bore.
The ISO 21287 short body saves about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, so it fits shallow slides and guarded frames. Position sensing is available only on the -S version, which carries the optional magnet for CMSE / DMSE switches; this base ACED40X160 has no magnet. Mounting is via FA/FB flange, LB foot or FTC brackets on the ISO 21287 face, and a fixed TPU bumper at each end absorbs end-of-stroke impact.
Authorized Export Seller
Genuine AirTAC parts produced by AirTAC factory.
1-Year Warranty
Covers non-human-caused product damage.
Fast Dispatch
Standard models are processed and dispatched in 3-5 business days.
Fast Reply
Most inquiries answered within 7-8 hours.
Request a Quote for Airtac ACED Double-acting Compact Cylinder ACED40X160
Send us the quantity and destination. We confirm price, stock and lead time — usually within 7-8 hours.