Airtac ASE Single Acting Plunger Type Compact Air Cylinder ASE16X10S
The AirTAC Airtac ASE Single Acting Plunger Type Compact Air Cylinder ASE16X10S is a genuine single acting, push (spring return) ISO 21287 compact air cylinder with a Ø16mm bore and 10mm 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.
- BoreØ16 mm
- Stroke10 mm
- Port sizeM5×0.8
- Acting typeSingle acting, push (spring return)
- Rod threadM4×0.7
- CushionFixed TPU bumper (both ends)
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About the Airtac ASE Single Acting Plunger Type Compact Air Cylinder ASE16X10S
This AirTAC ASE16X10S is a single acting push cylinder with spring return, meaning air extends the rod and the built-in spring retracts it. With a 16 mm bore, it delivers 78.4 N of push force at 0.5 MPa, already net of the spring, and needs a minimum of 0.2 MPa to overcome the spring's resistance.
The ISO 21287 compact body is about 50% shorter than an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, fitting into tight machine guards and small jigs. This model includes the optional -S magnet, so you can mount CMSE or DMSE reed switches for position sensing. As a rule of thumb, plan for about 47 N of safe working force, which lifts roughly 4.8 kg vertically with a 2:1 safety margin.
Airtac ASE Single Acting Plunger Type Compact Air Cylinder ASE16X10S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ASE Single Acting Plunger Type Compact Air Cylinder ASE16X10S |
|---|---|
| Series | ASE compact cylinder |
| Standard | ISO 21287 |
| Bore size | Ø16 mm |
| Stroke | 10 mm |
| Acting type | Single acting, push (spring return) |
| Port size | M5×0.8 |
| Rod thread | M4×0.7 |
| Fluid | Air (filtered by 40µm element) |
|---|---|
| Operating pressure | 0.2 – 1.0 MPa |
| Proof pressure | 1.5 MPa |
| Temperature | -20 to +70 °C |
| Speed range | 50 – 500 mm/s |
| Cushion | Fixed TPU bumper (both ends) |
| Max standard stroke | Up to 25 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 (Ø16mm)
| Pressure | Push force (spring return) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 MPa | 78.4 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 118.6 N |
Single-acting push: air extends the rod; the return spring retracts it. Forces already net the spring; minimum working pressure is 0.2 MPa. Single-acting strokes are short (Ø12 to 10 mm, Ø16-100 to 25 mm).
Model Code: Airtac ASE Single Acting Plunger Type Compact Air Cylinder ASE16X10S
| ASE | ISO 21287 compact cylinder (single-acting push, spring-return). |
|---|---|
| 16 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×10 | 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 ASE Single Acting Plunger Type Compact Air Cylinder ASE16X10S Is Used
Small Part Ejection
Use the 78.4 N push to eject small plastic components from a die-cast mold or injection mold cavity, where the compact body fits between ejector pins and the short 10 mm stroke clears the part.
Guard Door Interlock
Mount this cylinder on a machine guard to push a locking pin into a bracket. The spring return retracts the pin when air is removed, and the optional -S magnet confirms the pin is home via a CMSE switch.
Lab Valve Actuation
Actuate a small pneumatic valve or a syringe plunger in a laboratory fluid-handling system. The 10 mm stroke and 78.4 N force are ideal for precise, repeatable pushes in a benchtop setup.
Is the Airtac ASE Single Acting Plunger Type Compact Air Cylinder ASE16X10S the Right Cylinder?
For a lighter application, the 12 mm bore ASE12X10 produces 40.0 N at 0.5 MPa, while stepping up to the 20 mm bore ASE20X25 gives you 127.4 N. Remember this is a single acting cylinder, so the spring returns the rod to its home position on air loss; it does not hold a mid-stroke position. The M5x0.8 port suits small solenoid valves, and the female M4x0.7 rod thread accepts standard clevis or rod-end accessories.
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 0.2 – 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 Single-acting: do not force the rod against the spring.
- check Installation by qualified personnel per AirTAC docs.
Airtac ASE Single Acting Plunger Type Compact Air Cylinder ASE16X10S FAQ
The ASE16X10S delivers 78.4 N push at 0.5 MPa and 118.6 N at 0.7 MPa, both net of the return spring. Minimum working pressure is 0.2 MPa, maximum is 1.0 MPa (145 psi), and proof pressure is 1.5 MPa (215 psi).
The short body saves about 50% of the mounting length compared to an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, so it fits in confined areas. The fixed TPU bumper at both ends absorbs end-of-stroke impact, and the optional -S magnet allows CMSE or DMSE sensor mounting.
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