Airtac ASE Single Acting Plunger Type Compact Air Cylinder ASE40X10
The AirTAC Airtac ASE Single Acting Plunger Type Compact Air Cylinder ASE40X10 is a genuine single acting, push (spring return) ISO 21287 compact air cylinder with a Ø40mm bore and 10mm stroke, 1/8" 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.
- BoreØ40 mm
- Stroke10 mm
- Port size1/8"
- Acting typeSingle acting, push (spring return)
- Rod threadM8×1.25
- 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 ASE40X10
This AirTAC ASE40X10 is a single acting, spring-return compact cylinder that extends its 12 mm rod with air and retracts it with a built-in spring, so it needs only one air line and returns home automatically. At 0.5 MPa it delivers 556.8 N of push force net of the spring, and at 0.7 MPa that rises to 808.1 N, making it a solid choice for light pressing or clamping tasks.
The ISO 21287 short body takes up about 50% less mounting length than an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, so it fits into tight jigs and guards where a longer unit will not. For a safe working load, plan on roughly 334 N (about 34 kg) of real work at 0.5 MPa, not the full rating, and remember the spring does not hold a mid-stroke position, it only returns the rod to rest.
Airtac ASE Single Acting Plunger Type Compact Air Cylinder ASE40X10 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ASE Single Acting Plunger Type Compact Air Cylinder ASE40X10 |
|---|---|
| Series | ASE compact cylinder |
| Standard | ISO 21287 |
| Bore size | Ø40 mm |
| Stroke | 10 mm |
| Acting type | Single acting, push (spring return) |
| Port size | 1/8" |
| Rod thread | M8×1.25 |
| 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 (Ø40mm)
| Pressure | Push force (spring return) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 MPa | 556.8 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 808.1 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 ASE40X10
| ASE | ISO 21287 compact cylinder (single-acting push, spring-return). |
|---|---|
| 40 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×10 | 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 ASE40X10 Is Used
Jig Clamping
Use the ASE40X10 to clamp a workpiece in a CNC fixture; its 556.8 N push at 0.5 MPa holds parts firmly while the spring retracts the clamp for quick part changes.
Light Press Operation
In a small assembly press, this cylinder applies up to 808.1 N at 0.7 MPa to press bushings into housings, and the spring lifts the ram automatically after each cycle.
Ejector Pin
Mount it under an injection mold to push out finished parts; the 10 mm stroke is enough to clear the mold, and the spring returns the pin so the next shot can start.
Is the Airtac ASE Single Acting Plunger Type Compact Air Cylinder ASE40X10 the Right Cylinder?
For a lighter duty, the ASE32X10 at 352.5 N push at 0.5 MPa is a smaller option, while stepping up to the ASE50X10 gives you 875.5 N for heavier jobs. Since this is a single acting push cylinder, it is ideal for applications where the load is only pushed in one direction and the spring handles the return, but it cannot hold a load at an intermediate position if air pressure is lost. The body has no magnet unless you order the -S option, so if you need position sensing with CMSE or DMSE switches, specify the -S code; this model without -S has no sensor capability.
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 ASE40X10 FAQ
At 0.5 MPa, the push force is 556.8 N, and at 0.7 MPa it is 808.1 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 operating pressure range is 0.2-1.0 MPa (28-145 psi).
The ASE40X10 has a short body that saves about 50% of the mounting length compared to an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, so it fits into confined areas like machine guards or gantries. It uses a fixed TPU bumper at both ends to absorb end-of-stroke impact, and it is not a tie-rod design, so it is lighter and more compact for simple push applications.
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