
The AirTAC Airtac ATE Single Acting Guided Compact Cylinder ATE100X5S is a genuine single acting, pull (spring return) ISO 21287 compact air cylinder with a Ø100mm bore and 5mm stroke, 1/4" 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 ATE100X5S is a single acting pull cylinder with a spring return, meaning the spring extends the rod and air retracts it. With a 100 mm bore, it delivers a net pull force of 3483.6 N at 0.5 MPa, making it a powerhouse for retraction tasks in tight spaces.
The ISO 21287 compact body is about 50% shorter than an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, fitting where full-length units cannot. The optional -S magnet is fitted on this model, enabling CMSE or DMSE switches for position sensing. For a real-world load, plan for roughly 213 kg of vertical lifting capacity at 0.5 MPa, using a 2:1 safety margin.
| Model | Airtac ATE Single Acting Guided Compact Cylinder ATE100X5S |
|---|---|
| Series | ATE compact cylinder |
| Standard | ISO 21287 |
| Bore size | Ø100 mm |
| Stroke | 5 mm |
| Acting type | Single acting, pull (spring return) |
| Port size | 1/4" |
| Rod thread | M12×1.75 |
| 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 | Pull force (spring return) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 MPa | 3483.6 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 4991.6 N |
Single-acting pull: the spring extends the rod; air 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).
| ATE | ISO 21287 compact cylinder (single-acting pull, spring-return). |
|---|---|
| 100 | 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 in a stamping press to retract a heavy locating pin after the part is clamped, leveraging the 3483.6 N pull to clear the work area quickly.
Mount on a conveyor to pull a pallet stop down into the frame, allowing a loaded pallet to pass. The short stroke and high force handle the impact of a moving load.
In a packaging line, retract a safety guard panel against a spring-loaded hinge. The compact body fits within the machine frame, and the pull action secures the guard in the open position.
For a lighter retraction task, consider the ATE80X25S with 2159.1 N pull at 0.5 MPa, or step down to the ATE63X25S at 1320.0 N. This 100 mm bore model suits heavy retraction needs, but remember the spring extends the rod on air loss, so it does not hold a mid-stroke position. The 1/4" port and M12x1.75 female rod thread are standard for this bore size.
Quick checklist
The ATE100X5S delivers a net pull force of 3483.6 N at 0.5 MPa and 4991.6 N at 0.7 MPa. These figures are net of the return spring. The minimum working pressure is 0.2 MPa, and the proof pressure is 1.5 MPa (215 psi).
The ATE100X5S uses an ISO 21287 compact body, which is about 50% shorter than an ISO 15552 profile cylinder. This saves significant mounting space in tight machinery. The body is hard-anodized aluminium, and the fixed TPU bumper at both ends absorbs end-of-stroke energy, ensuring reliable operation within the 50-500 mm/s speed range.
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