Airtac ASE Single Acting Plunger Type Compact Air Cylinder ASE16X15SB
The AirTAC Airtac ASE Single Acting Plunger Type Compact Air Cylinder ASE16X15SB 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 ASE16X15SB
This AirTAC ASE16X15SB is a single acting push cylinder with spring return, so 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.
The ISO 21287 compact body is about 50% shorter than an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, so it fits inside tight guards and small jigs. The optional -S magnet on this model enables CMSE or DMSE switches, and the fixed TPU bumper at both ends absorbs end-of-stroke energy. For a safe vertical lift, plan on roughly 4.8 kg at 0.5 MPa with a 2:1 margin.
Airtac ASE Single Acting Plunger Type Compact Air Cylinder ASE16X15SB Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ASE Single Acting Plunger Type Compact Air Cylinder ASE16X15SB |
|---|---|
| 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 ASE16X15SB
| 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 ASE16X15SB Is Used
Small Jig Clamping
Use in a benchtop fixture to clamp small plastic parts during drilling or gluing, with the spring return lifting the clamp off the part when air is released.
Label Applicator
Drive a light label-press head in a packaging line, where the 15 mm stroke and 78.4 N force at 0.5 MPa press labels onto small boxes without over-travel.
Guard Door Latch
Actuate a small safety guard latch on a machine enclosure, extending to lock the guard and spring-retracting to release it, fitting within a slim profile.
Is the Airtac ASE Single Acting Plunger Type Compact Air Cylinder ASE16X15SB the Right Cylinder?
For a lighter push, the 12 mm bore ASE12X10 offers 40.0 N at 0.5 MPa, while stepping up to the 20 mm bore ASE20X25 gives 127.4 N at the same pressure. This 16 mm bore with a 15 mm stroke suits short, compact motions where space is limited. Since it is single acting, the spring returns the rod on air loss, but it does not hold a mid-stroke position. The male rod thread (B) simplifies direct coupling, and the M5x0.8 port matches small-bore fittings.
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 ASE16X15SB 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 operating pressure range is 0.2-1.0 MPa (28-145 psi), with a proof pressure of 1.5 MPa (215 psi). The speed range is 50-500 mm/s.
The ISO 21287 body is about 50% shorter than an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, saving space in tight fixtures. This model includes the -S magnet, so you can mount CMSE or DMSE reed or solid-state switches to sense the piston position. The fixed TPU bumper at both ends absorbs end-of-stroke impact without adjustment.
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