Airtac ACEJ12 Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACEJ12X20-20
The AirTAC Airtac ACEJ12 Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACEJ12X20-20 is a genuine double acting, adjustable stroke ISO 21287 compact air cylinder with a Ø12mm bore and 20mm stroke, M5×0.8 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.
- BoreØ12 mm
- Stroke20 mm
- Port sizeM5×0.8
- Acting typeDouble acting, adjustable stroke
- Rod threadM3×0.5
- CushionFixed TPU bumper (both ends)
About the Airtac ACEJ12 Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACEJ12X20-20
A double acting ISO 21287 compact cylinder with an adjustable extend stroke, the ACEJ12X20-20 pairs a 12 mm bore with a 20 mm stroke that a stop screw trims on site anywhere in the 0-20 mm window. At 0.5 MPa it pushes 56.5 N and pulls 42.4 N, rising to 79.2 N push at 0.7 MPa, with a theoretical peak of 11.5 kgf at 1.0 MPa. The short body saves about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, so it slots into small fixtures where a full-length body cannot.
Plan on roughly 34 N of usable push at 0.5 MPa, which is about 2.9 kg of vertical lift with a 2:1 margin - enough for light caps, sensors or small parts. The hard-anodized aluminium body carries a 6 mm S45C hard-chrome rod with a female M3x0.5 thread, and a fixed TPU bumper at each end absorbs end-of-stroke shock. No magnet is fitted; order the -S code if you need CMSE / DMSE switch sensing.
Airtac ACEJ12 Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACEJ12X20-20 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ACEJ12 Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACEJ12X20-20 |
|---|---|
| Series | ACEJ compact cylinder |
| Standard | ISO 21287 |
| Bore size | Ø12 mm |
| Stroke | 20 mm |
| Acting type | Double acting, adjustable stroke |
| Port size | M5×0.8 |
| Rod thread | M3×0.5 |
| 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 50 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 (Ø12mm)
| Pressure | Push force | Pull force |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 MPa | 57 N | 42 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 79 N | 59 N |
| Max (@1.0 MPa) | 12 kgf | |
Actual usable force is lower than theoretical due to friction and back-pressure. Size with a safety margin.
Model Code: Airtac ACEJ12 Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACEJ12X20-20
| ACEJ | ISO 21287 compact cylinder (adjustable-stroke). |
|---|---|
| 12 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×20 | Stroke length in mm. |
| -20 | Adjustable stroke window (mm the extend stroke can be shortened on site). |
| 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 ACEJ12 Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACEJ12X20-20 Is Used
Lab sample ejector
The 0-20 mm trim range and 56.5 N push at 0.5 MPa eject microplate samples or reagent vials from a nest without disturbing adjacent positions.
Small-part clamping on test benches
About 2.9 kg of vertical lift with margin holds connectors or PCB fixtures down during a test cycle, with the stop screw set to the exact clamp gap.
Blister carton kick-off
Light push-off of a folded carton from a conveyor lane needs only a few newtons; the 20 mm stroke covers the kick and the compact body fits tight guarding.
Is the Airtac ACEJ12 Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACEJ12X20-20 the Right Cylinder?
At 12 mm bore this is the smallest ACEJ size: 56.5 N push at 0.5 MPa versus 100.5 N for the 16 mm bore, so step up if your load exceeds about 34 N of real work. The 20 mm stroke sits well inside the 50 mm maximum standard stroke for this bore. FA flange or LB foot mounting bolts to the ISO 21287 face, and the female M3x0.5 rod thread suits small tooling plates. Remember the stop screw only shortens the extend stroke - it is not a mid-stroke lock, so the rod will drift if air is lost.
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 ACEJ12 Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACEJ12X20-20 FAQ
Push is 56.5 N and pull 42.4 N at 0.5 MPa; at 0.7 MPa push rises to 79.2 N, with a theoretical maximum of 11.5 kgf at 1.0 MPa. It runs on air filtered to 40 um at 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi), proof pressure 1.5 MPa (215 psi), speed 30-500 mm/s, temperature -20 to +70 C. The 20 mm extend stroke is trimmed by an external stop screw anywhere in the 0-20 mm window, and the M5x0.8 port depends only on the 12 mm bore.
The ISO 21287 short body saves about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, with a fixed TPU bumper at both ends and FA flange or LB foot options. Sensing is not included: the magnet is the optional -S code, so order ACEJ12X20-20S if you want CMSE / DMSE switches to read end positions.
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