Airtac ACED Double-acting Compact Cylinder ACED40X160B
The AirTAC Airtac ACED Double-acting Compact Cylinder ACED40X160B 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 ACED40X160B
The ACED40X160B is a double acting, double-rod compact cylinder built to the ISO 21287 short-body format: a rod leaves both covers, so the 571.8 N output at 0.5 MPa is identical on the extend and retract stroke because both sides work on the rod-side area. The 160 mm stroke sits inside the 200 mm standard range for the 40 mm bore, and the male rod thread (B code) bolts straight to your tooling. Its hard-anodized aluminium body runs about 50% shorter in mounting length than an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, which is why it drops into tight jigs, guarding and gantry frames.
The through-rod resists rotation and carries side load, and the rear rod gives you a free point for a sensor flag or a symmetric second mount. A fixed TPU bumper at each end absorbs end-of-stroke shock, the S45C hard-chrome rod keeps wear down, and speed spans 30-500 mm/s at 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi). As a planning figure, count on roughly 343 N of usable work at 0.5 MPa - about 29 kg lifted vertically with a 2:1 margin - rather than the full 571.8 N rating.
Airtac ACED Double-acting Compact Cylinder ACED40X160B Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ACED Double-acting Compact Cylinder ACED40X160B |
|---|---|
| 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 ACED40X160B
| 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 ACED40X160B Is Used
Symmetric jig clamping
The equal 571.8 N push and pull at 0.5 MPa lets one ACED40X160B both load a fixture and clamp it, with the male rod thread taking a standard clamp arm on each end.
Two-sided gate actuation
A rod at both covers drives a sliding guard or gate from either face of the 160 mm stroke, and the through-rod keeps the motion free of rotation at 30-500 mm/s.
Pallet-stacker part ejector
Roughly 29 kg of vertical lift capacity with a 2:1 margin suits pushing machined housings off a conveyor stop or lifting small pallets in packaging cells.
Is the Airtac ACED Double-acting Compact Cylinder ACED40X160B the Right Cylinder?
At 571.8 N per direction, the 40 mm bore covers clamping and lift jobs in the 30-35 kg class; step down to the 32 mm bore (345.6 N at 0.5 MPa) for lighter fixtures or up to the 50 mm bore (881.2 N) when the part gets heavier. Remember 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. Mount with FA/FB flanges, LB feet or FTC brackets on the ISO 21287 face, and order the -S code instead if you need the optional magnet for CMSE / DMSE switches - this B-code model has no magnet fitted.
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 ACED40X160B FAQ
Yes - the double-rod design puts a 12 mm rod through both covers, so every stroke uses the rod-side area of the 40 mm bore. Output 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 range 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 is fixed by the bore.
The ISO 21287 short body saves about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, so it fits shallow machine frames, and FA/FB flange, LB foot or FTC brackets bolt to the standard face. Switches need the optional -S magnet code: this ACED40X160B ships without a magnet, so order ACED40X160BS to run CMSE or DMSE sensors. A fixed TPU bumper at each end absorbs end-of-stroke shock but never holds the load - use a rod lock or pilot check for that.
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