Airtac ACED Double-acting Compact Cylinder ACED50X160
The AirTAC Airtac ACED Double-acting Compact Cylinder ACED50X160 is a genuine double acting, double rod ISO 21287 compact air cylinder with a Ø50mm 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.
- BoreØ50 mm
- Stroke160 mm
- Port size1/8"
- Acting typeDouble acting, double rod
- Rod threadM10×1.5
- CushionFixed TPU bumper (both ends)
- No minimum order. A single piece can be ordered.
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About the Airtac ACED Double-acting Compact Cylinder ACED50X160
A double acting compact cylinder built to ISO 21287, the ACED50X160 pushes a 16 mm rod out of BOTH covers, so the 50 mm bore delivers an identical 881.2 N at 0.5 MPa in each direction - both strokes work on the rod-side area. At 0.7 MPa that rises to 1233.7 N either way, with a peak of 179.7 kgf at 1.0 MPa. The short hard-anodized aluminium body saves about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, so it slots into tight machine frames where a full-length body will not reach.
The through-rod resists rotation and side load and gives a symmetric mount, and the rear rod can carry a sensor flag or a second tooling plate. A fixed TPU bumper at each end absorbs end-of-stroke shock. As a rule of thumb, plan on roughly 529 N of real work at 0.5 MPa (about 0.6 of the rating), which lifts about 45 kg vertically with a 2:1 margin. Speed range is 30-500 mm/s over 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi) air pressure. The magnet is not fitted on this code - order the -S version if you need CMSE / DMSE switch sensing.
Airtac ACED Double-acting Compact Cylinder ACED50X160 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ACED Double-acting Compact Cylinder ACED50X160 |
|---|---|
| Series | ACED compact cylinder |
| Standard | ISO 21287 |
| Bore size | Ø50 mm |
| Stroke | 160 mm |
| Acting type | Double acting, double rod |
| Port size | 1/8" |
| Rod thread | M10×1.5 |
| 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 250 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 (Ø50mm)
| Pressure | Force (both ways) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 MPa | 881 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 1234 N |
| Max (@1.0 MPa) | 180 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 ACED50X160
| ACED | ISO 21287 compact cylinder (double-rod). |
|---|---|
| 50 | 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 ACED50X160 Is Used
Symmetric CNC fixture clamping
The equal 881.2 N output in both directions lets one ACED50X160 clamp and unclamp a machining fixture with the same force, so the jig designer needs no derating on the return stroke.
Pusher and return on packaging lines
A through-rod on a carton transfer station pushes boxes off a conveyor and the rear rod drives a counter flag, all inside a body about 50% shorter than an ISO 15552 profile cylinder.
Counterbalanced lift assist
With about 45 kg of vertical lift capacity at a 2:1 margin, the double rod guides a small assembly jig up and down on a bench-top press without adding a separate guide column.
Is the Airtac ACED Double-acting Compact Cylinder ACED50X160 the Right Cylinder?
At 881.2 N per direction, bore 50 sits between the 40 mm bore (571.8 N at 0.5 MPa) and the 63 mm bore (1458.1 N at 0.5 MPa). Pick 40 if your tooling mass is under about 35 kg; step up to 63 for heavier clamping or press-fit work. The 160 mm stroke is well inside the 250 mm maximum standard stroke for this bore, so it ships as a catalog item. Remember the piston drifts when air is lost - add a rod lock or pilot check valve if the load must stay put. FA/FB flanges, LB feet and FTC brackets bolt straight to the ISO 21287 face, and the female M10x1.5 rod thread takes standard I or Y knuckles.
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 ACED50X160 FAQ
Yes - this is a double-rod cylinder, so a 16 mm rod exits both covers and every stroke works on the rod-side area. Output is 881.2 N at 0.5 MPa and 1233.7 N at 0.7 MPa, identical on extend and retract, with a maximum of 179.7 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 is fixed by the 50 mm bore.
It is a short ISO 21287 compact body in hard-anodized aluminium with an S45C hard-chrome-plated rod, fixed TPU bumpers at both ends, and a 160 mm stroke against a 250 mm standard maximum for this bore. Sensing requires the optional -S magnet code - this ACED50X160 has no magnet fitted, so order ACED50X160S to run CMSE or DMSE switches along the body slots.
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