
The AirTAC ACEJ12 Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACEJ12X50-40 is a genuine double acting, double rod, adjustable stroke ISO 21287 compact air cylinder with a Ø12mm bore and 50mm 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.
The ACEJ12X50-40 is a double acting ISO 21287 compact cylinder with an adjustable extend stroke: a 12 mm bore, 50 mm stroke and a 40 mm adjustment window, so an external stop screw trims the extend stroke anywhere from 10 to 50 mm on site. At 0.5 MPa it pushes 56.5 N and pulls 42.4 N; at 0.7 MPa those rise to 79.2 N and 59.4 N, with a theoretical maximum of 11.5 kgf at 1.0 MPa. The short body saves about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, which is why it slots into small fixtures and sliding guards where a full-length body simply will not fit.
The hard-anodized aluminium body carries a roller-burnished bore, the 6 mm S45C rod is hard-chrome plated, and a fixed TPU bumper at each end absorbs end-of-stroke shock. Note that no magnet is fitted on this version; the optional -S code adds one so CMSE or DMSE switches can sense position. FA flange, LB foot and I/Y rod knuckles bolt straight to the ISO 21287 face.
| Model | Airtac ACEJ12 Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACEJ12X50-40 |
|---|---|
| Series | ACEJ compact cylinder |
| Standard | ISO 21287 |
| Bore size | Ø12 mm |
| Stroke | 50 mm |
| Acting type | Double acting, double rod, 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.
| Pressure | Force (both ways) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 MPa | 42 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 59 N |
| Max (@1.0 MPa) | 9 kgf |
ACEJ is double-rod: the rear rod that carries the stroke adjuster exits the rear cover, so both piston faces lose rod area. The rod-side (annular) area is used for both directions (conservative).
| ACEJ | ISO 21287 compact cylinder (adjustable-stroke). |
|---|---|
| 12 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×50 | Stroke length in mm. |
| -40 | 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 (double rod, 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.
On a small assembly line, the 50 mm stroke with a trimmed 10-50 mm window kicks undersized or missing parts off a conveyor without a full-length cylinder in the way.
The 40 mm window means you can order one cylinder and dial the extend stroke between 10 and 50 mm instead of stocking several fixed lengths. Remember the stop screw is a mechanical end stop only: on air loss the piston drifts, so it is not a mid-stroke lock. Choose the female M3x0.5 rod thread as coded here, or add B for male thread, and order -S if you need switch sensing.
Quick checklist
Operating pressure is 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, air filtered to 40 um. The extend stroke is adjustable from 10 to 50 mm via the external stop screw within the 40 mm window, with a fixed TPU bumper at both ends.
The ISO 21287 short body saves about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, so it fits shallow pockets, guards and gantries. Sensing is not included as standard: this model has no magnet unless you order the optional -S code, which then allows CMSE or DMSE switches to ride the body slots. FA flange, LB foot and I/Y rod knuckles mount directly on the ISO 21287 face, and the rod end is female M3x0.5 with an M5x0.8 air port.
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