Airtac ASE Single Acting Plunger Type Compact Air Cylinder ASE16X15
The AirTAC Airtac ASE Single Acting Plunger Type Compact Air Cylinder ASE16X15 is a genuine single acting, push (spring return) ISO 21287 compact air cylinder with a Ø16mm bore and 15mm 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
- Stroke15 mm
- Port sizeM5×0.8
- Acting typeSingle acting, push (spring return)
- Rod threadM4×0.7
- CushionFixed TPU bumper (both ends)
- No minimum order. A single piece can be ordered.
- Ready in 3–5 business days. That is the time we take to process the order and hand it to the carrier. Transit time after that depends on the destination.
About the Airtac ASE Single Acting Plunger Type Compact Air Cylinder ASE16X15
This AirTAC ASE16X15 is a single acting push cylinder with spring return, so air extends the rod and the return spring retracts it. 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.
Its ISO 21287 compact body is about 50% shorter than an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, fitting tight jigs and guards. The hard-anodized aluminium body and S45C hard-chrome rod resist wear, while fixed TPU bumpers absorb end-of-stroke impact. For a safe working load, plan for about 47 N (roughly 4.8 kg vertically) rather than the full rating.
Airtac ASE Single Acting Plunger Type Compact Air Cylinder ASE16X15 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ASE Single Acting Plunger Type Compact Air Cylinder ASE16X15 |
|---|---|
| Series | ASE compact cylinder |
| Standard | ISO 21287 |
| Bore size | Ø16 mm |
| Stroke | 15 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 ASE16X15
| ASE | ISO 21287 compact cylinder (single-acting push, spring-return). |
|---|---|
| 16 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×15 | 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 ASE16X15 Is Used
Tight Jig Clamping
Use in a compact clamping fixture on a CNC mill where the 50% shorter body fits under a guard, applying 78.4 N to hold a small part during drilling.
Label Applicator
Drive a label tamp head in a packaging line, where the 15 mm stroke and spring return push a label onto a box with a consistent 78.4 N force at 0.5 MPa.
Small Part Ejector
Eject a finished component from a die or fixture in an assembly station, using the spring return to reset the rod after each cycle at speeds up to 500 mm/s.
Is the Airtac ASE Single Acting Plunger Type Compact Air Cylinder ASE16X15 the Right Cylinder?
For lighter tasks, the ASE12 offers 40.0 N at 0.5 MPa, while this ASE16 provides 78.4 N, and the ASE20 steps up to 127.4 N. Since it is single acting, the spring retracts the rod on air loss, so it does not hold a mid-stroke position. Choose the optional -S code to add a magnet for CMSE or DMSE sensors; without it, no sensor can be mounted.
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 ASE16X15 FAQ
At 0.5 MPa, the push force is 78.4 N, and at 0.7 MPa it is 118.6 N, both net of the return spring. The minimum working pressure is 0.2 MPa, and the proof pressure is 1.5 MPa (215 psi).
The ISO 21287 body is about 50% shorter than an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, so it fits in tight spaces. It has a fixed TPU bumper at both ends, and you can order the optional -S magnet for CMSE or DMSE sensors.
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