
The AirTAC Airtac ASE Single Acting Plunger Type Compact Air Cylinder ASE40X5SB is a genuine single acting, push (spring return) ISO 21287 compact air cylinder with a Ø40mm bore and 5mm 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.
This AirTAC ASE40X5SB is a single acting push cylinder with spring return, delivering 556.8 N of force at 0.5 MPa and 808.1 N at 0.7 MPa, net of the return spring. Its 5 mm stroke and compact ISO 21287 body save about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, fitting into tight automation cells.
The hard-anodized aluminium body and S45C hard-chrome plated rod resist wear in continuous cycling. The optional -S magnet is fitted on this model, enabling CMSE or DMSE reed and solid-state sensors for position detection. For a safe working load, plan for about 334 N of real work at 0.5 MPa, which lifts about 34 kg vertically with a 2:1 safety margin.
| Model | Airtac ASE Single Acting Plunger Type Compact Air Cylinder ASE40X5SB |
|---|---|
| Series | ASE compact cylinder |
| Standard | ISO 21287 |
| Bore size | Ø40 mm |
| Stroke | 5 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.
| 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).
| ASE | ISO 21287 compact cylinder (single-acting push, spring-return). |
|---|---|
| 40 | 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.
Use this 40 mm bore cylinder to clamp small parts in a CNC fixture. The 556.8 N push holds components securely during drilling, while the spring retract clears the work area fast.
Mount this cylinder behind a stop pin to eject finished parts from a press die. The 5 mm stroke is enough to push a stamped bracket off the locating pin, and the spring returns the pin for the next cycle.
Install this cylinder on a conveyor to raise a stop gate for product separation. The 556.8 N force at 0.5 MPa is sufficient to hold back lightweight boxes, and the compact body fits under the conveyor frame.
For a lighter duty, the ASE32X25 offers 352.5 N at 0.5 MPa, while the ASE50X25 provides 875.5 N for heavier parts. This 40 mm bore with a 5 mm stroke suits short, rapid movements where space is limited. The spring returns the rod to its home position on air loss; it does not hold a mid-stroke position. The male rod thread (B code) simplifies direct coupling to tooling, and the 1/8" port matches standard fittings.
Quick checklist
The ASE40X5SB delivers 556.8 N push at 0.5 MPa and 808.1 N push at 0.7 MPa, both net of the return spring. The minimum working pressure is 0.2 MPa, and the maximum is 1.0 MPa (145 psi). Proof pressure is 1.5 MPa (215 psi).
The short body saves about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, so it fits inside guards and tight gantries. The fixed TPU bumper absorbs end-of-stroke impact, and the optional -S magnet on this model allows CMSE or DMSE sensors to detect the piston position.
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