
The AirTAC Airtac ACEJ12 Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACEJ20X90-20S is a genuine double acting, adjustable stroke ISO 21287 compact air cylinder with a Ø20mm bore and 90mm 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.
A double acting ISO 21287 compact cylinder, the ACEJ20X90-20S pairs a 20 mm bore with a 90 mm stroke and an external stop screw that trims the extend stroke by up to 20 mm, giving a usable range of 70-90 mm on site. At 0.5 MPa it pushes 157.1 N and pulls 117.8 N; at 0.7 MPa those figures rise to 219.9 N and 164.9 N, with a theoretical maximum of 32 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 tight jigs and guarding where a full-length body will not fit.
This model carries the optional -S magnet, so CMSE or DMSE reed and solid-state switches can be clamped anywhere along the body for end-of-stroke signalling. The hard-anodized aluminium body runs against an S45C hard-chrome-plated rod, and fixed TPU bumpers at both ends absorb end-of-stroke shock. As a planning figure, keep real work to about 94 N (roughly 9 kg lifted vertically with a 2:1 margin), since the adjuster is a mechanical end stop, not a mid-stroke lock - on air loss the piston still drifts.
| Model | Airtac ACEJ12 Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACEJ20X90-20S |
|---|---|
| Series | ACEJ compact cylinder |
| Standard | ISO 21287 |
| Bore size | Ø20 mm |
| Stroke | 90 mm |
| Acting type | Double acting, adjustable stroke |
| Port size | M5×0.8 |
| Rod thread | M6×1.0 |
| 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 100 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 | Push force | Pull force |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 MPa | 157 N | 118 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 220 N | 165 N |
| Max (@1.0 MPa) | 32 kgf | |
Actual usable force is lower than theoretical due to friction and back-pressure. Size with a safety margin.
| ACEJ | ISO 21287 compact cylinder (adjustable-stroke). |
|---|---|
| 20 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×90 | 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.
On a CNC jig the stop screw is set to 75 mm so the 157.1 N push clamps thin aluminium plates without over-travel, and the fitted magnet confirms clamp-on via a CMSE switch.
The 90 mm stroke lifts sample trays of about 9 kg or less vertically, and the -20 window lets technicians shorten travel to 70 mm when tray sizes change.
Pushing folded cartons off a forming station needs only part of the 219.9 N available at 0.7 MPa, and the compact body fits under a low guard frame.
Size both ways before committing: the 16 mm bore delivers 100.5 N push at 0.5 MPa if your load is lighter, while the 25 mm bore reaches 245.4 N for heavier clamping. With 157.1 N push at 0.5 MPa, plan on roughly 94 N of usable force - about 9 kg of vertical lift at a 2:1 margin. The 90 mm stroke sits inside the 100 mm maximum standard stroke for this bore, and the -20 window lets you trim it to 70 mm without reordering. FA flange or LB foot mounts bolt to the ISO 21287 face, and the fitted -S magnet accepts CMSE / DMSE switches.
Quick checklist
At 0.5 MPa it pushes 157.1 N and pulls 117.8 N; at 0.7 MPa it pushes 219.9 N and pulls 164.9 N, with a theoretical maximum of 32 kgf at 1.0 MPa. The -20 code is a 20 mm adjustment window: an external stop screw shortens the 90 mm extend stroke by up to 20 mm, so the usable range is 70-90 mm. It cannot lengthen the stroke past 90 mm, and the stop is not a load-holding brake - on air loss the piston still drifts. Operating pressure is 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi) and speed is 30-500 mm/s.
The ISO 21287 short body saves about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, with a hard-anodized aluminium body, an S45C hard-chrome rod and fixed TPU bumpers at both ends. This model carries the optional -S magnet, so CMSE or DMSE reed and solid-state switches can be mounted anywhere along the body slots. FA flange and LB foot mounts bolt straight to the ISO 21287 face, and the air port is M5x0.8 with a female M6x1.0 rod thread.
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