Airtac ASE Single Acting Plunger Type Compact Air Cylinder ASE16X5
The AirTAC Airtac ASE Single Acting Plunger Type Compact Air Cylinder ASE16X5 is a genuine single acting, push (spring return) ISO 21287 compact air cylinder with a Ø16mm bore and 5mm 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
- Stroke5 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.
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About the Airtac ASE Single Acting Plunger Type Compact Air Cylinder ASE16X5
This AirTAC ASE16X5 is a single acting compact cylinder, spring-return, with a 16 mm bore and 5 mm stroke. It delivers 78.4 N of push force at 0.5 MPa, net of the return spring, and needs a minimum working pressure of 0.2 MPa to move.
The ISO 21287 short body saves about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, fitting into tight jigs and guards. With no -S code, this model has no magnet, so CMSE or DMSE sensors cannot be used; order the optional -S magnet for sensor feedback. For a safe working load, plan for about 47 N (0.6 times the 0.5 MPa force) of real work, which is roughly 4.8 kg of vertical lift with a 2:1 margin.
Airtac ASE Single Acting Plunger Type Compact Air Cylinder ASE16X5 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ASE Single Acting Plunger Type Compact Air Cylinder ASE16X5 |
|---|---|
| Series | ASE compact cylinder |
| Standard | ISO 21287 |
| Bore size | Ø16 mm |
| Stroke | 5 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 ASE16X5
| ASE | ISO 21287 compact cylinder (single-acting push, spring-return). |
|---|---|
| 16 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×5 | 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 ASE16X5 Is Used
Small Part Clamping
Use in a fixture to clamp tiny electronic components during soldering or inspection, where the 78.4 N force at 0.5 MPa holds parts securely without damage.
Label Applicator
Drive a label tamp head in a packaging line for small vials or blister packs, using the 5 mm stroke to press labels firmly onto products at speeds up to 500 mm/s.
Jig Positioning
In a manual assembly jig, this cylinder pushes a locating pin into a drilled hole, with the spring retracting it when air is released, ensuring quick part changes.
Is the Airtac ASE Single Acting Plunger Type Compact Air Cylinder ASE16X5 the Right Cylinder?
For a lighter push, the ASE12X10 offers 40.0 N at 0.5 MPa, while the ASE20X25 provides 127.4 N if you need more force. This 5 mm stroke is short, so it suits small clamping or indexing tasks, not long travel. The spring retracts the rod on air loss, but it does not hold a mid-stroke position. Mount with FA/FB flange, LB foot, CA/CB clevis, CR, SDB pivot, or FTC brackets, and choose male or female rod thread.
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 ASE16X5 FAQ
The ASE16X5 provides 78.4 N push at 0.5 MPa and 118.6 N push at 0.7 MPa, both net of the return spring. The minimum working pressure is 0.2 MPa, and the proof pressure is 1.5 MPa (215 psi).
Only if you order the -S code, which adds the optional magnet. Without -S, there is no magnet, so CMSE or DMSE switches cannot be mounted. The fixed TPU bumper at both ends absorbs end-of-stroke impact, but it is not adjustable.
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