Airtac ASE Single Acting Plunger Type Compact Air Cylinder ASE16X5S
The AirTAC Airtac ASE Single Acting Plunger Type Compact Air Cylinder ASE16X5S 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 ASE16X5S
This AirTAC ASE16X5S is a single acting, spring-return compact cylinder that extends its 8 mm rod with air and retracts it with a built-in spring, needing only one air line. With a 16 mm bore, it delivers a net push of 78.4 N at 0.5 MPa (118.6 N at 0.7 MPa), already accounting for the spring's resistance, and requires a minimum of 0.2 MPa to move.
Its ISO 21287 compact body is about 50% shorter than an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, fitting into tight spaces. This model includes the optional -S magnet, so you can mount CMSE or DMSE reed or solid-state switches for position sensing. For a safe working load, plan for about 47 N (roughly 4.8 kg) of real work at 0.5 MPa, not the full rating.
Airtac ASE Single Acting Plunger Type Compact Air Cylinder ASE16X5S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ASE Single Acting Plunger Type Compact Air Cylinder ASE16X5S |
|---|---|
| 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 ASE16X5S
| 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 ASE16X5S Is Used
Compact Jig Clamping
Use the ASE16X5S to clamp small parts in a CNC fixture, where its 5 mm stroke and 78.4 N push at 0.5 MPa provide a firm hold within a tight envelope.
Guard Door Latch
In a packaging machine, this cylinder can actuate a small safety guard latch, using its spring return to retract the rod and release the door when air is removed.
Parts Ejector
Mount it on an assembly line to push a small component out of a nest after processing; the short stroke and reliable spring return clear the part without extra space.
Is the Airtac ASE Single Acting Plunger Type Compact Air Cylinder ASE16X5S the Right Cylinder?
For a lighter duty, the 12 mm bore ASE12X10 offers a 40.0 N push at 0.5 MPa, while this 16 mm bore provides 78.4 N. If you need more force, step up to the 20 mm bore, which pushes 127.4 N at 0.5 MPa. Since it is single acting, the spring returns the rod to its home position on air loss; it does not hold a mid-stroke position. The M5x0.8 port and female M4x0.7 rod thread suit small fixtures, and the -S magnet enables 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 ASE16X5S 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 short body saves about 50% of the mounting length compared to an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, making it ideal for tight spaces. The fixed TPU bumper at both ends absorbs end-of-stroke impact, and the optional -S magnet lets you add CMSE or DMSE sensors for position detection.
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