Airtac ASE Single Acting Plunger Type Compact Air Cylinder ASE16X15S
The AirTAC Airtac ASE Single Acting Plunger Type Compact Air Cylinder ASE16X15S 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)
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About the Airtac ASE Single Acting Plunger Type Compact Air Cylinder ASE16X15S
This AirTAC ASE16X15S is a single acting push cylinder with spring return, delivering 78.4 N of net force at 0.5 MPa. Its ISO 21287 compact body is about 50% shorter than an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, fitting into tight machine guards and indexing fixtures where space is at a premium.
The included -S magnet enables CMSE or DMSE reed and solid-state switches for position sensing, while the hard-anodized aluminium body and hard-chrome S45C rod resist wear in continuous cycling. For a safe working load, plan around 47 N (about 4.8 kg vertically with a 2:1 margin) rather than the full rating, and note the TPU bumper only softens end-of-stroke impact, it does not hold a load mid-stroke.
Airtac ASE Single Acting Plunger Type Compact Air Cylinder ASE16X15S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ASE Single Acting Plunger Type Compact Air Cylinder ASE16X15S |
|---|---|
| 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 ASE16X15S
| 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 ASE16X15S Is Used
Jig Clamping
Use the 78.4 N push to hold small plastic parts in a drilling jig, with the spring retracting the pin automatically when the air supply is cut.
Short-Stroke Sorting
In a vibratory bowl feeder, this cylinder can nudge 15 mm-tall components onto a conveyor track, using its compact body to fit under the bowl.
Presence Detection
With the -S magnet, mount a CMSE switch to confirm the rod is extended before a labeling head fires, ensuring the part is in position.
Is the Airtac ASE Single Acting Plunger Type Compact Air Cylinder ASE16X15S the Right Cylinder?
For lighter clamping tasks, the ASE12 offers 40.0 N at 0.5 MPa, while stepping up to the ASE20 provides 127.4 N if you need more push. The 15 mm stroke suits short pick-and-place moves, and the spring returns the rod automatically when air is released, so you only need one air line. Choose FA or FB flanges, LB foot mounts, or CA/CB clevis brackets to match your fixture, and remember the magnet is already fitted on this -S version for sensor feedback.
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 ASE16X15S FAQ
The net push force, after accounting for the return spring, is 78.4 N at 0.5 MPa and 118.6 N at 0.7 MPa. The minimum working pressure is 0.2 MPa, and the proof pressure is 1.5 MPa (215 psi).
The body is about 50% shorter than an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, so it mounts easily inside machine guards. The fixed TPU bumper absorbs end-of-stroke energy, and the optional -S magnet allows CMSE or DMSE sensors for position feedback.
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