Airtac ATE Single Acting Guided Compact Cylinder ATE12X10
The AirTAC Airtac ATE Single Acting Guided Compact Cylinder ATE12X10 is a genuine single acting, pull (spring return) ISO 21287 compact air cylinder with a Ø12mm bore and 10mm 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.
- BoreØ12 mm
- Stroke10 mm
- Port sizeM5×0.8
- Acting typeSingle acting, pull (spring return)
- Rod threadM3×0.5
- CushionFixed TPU bumper (both ends)
About the Airtac ATE Single Acting Guided Compact Cylinder ATE12X10
This is a single acting pull cylinder from AirTAC's ISO 21287 compact line, with the spring extending the rod and air retracting it. At 0.5 MPa it delivers a net pull of 25.9 N, which translates to a safe working load of about 1.6 kg when you apply a 0.6 safety factor.
The hard-anodized aluminium body is roughly 50% shorter than an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, making it ideal for tight fixtures. It has a fixed TPU bumper at both ends and a hard-chrome plated S45C steel rod, with a minimum working pressure of 0.2 MPa to overcome the return spring.
Airtac ATE Single Acting Guided Compact Cylinder ATE12X10 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ATE Single Acting Guided Compact Cylinder ATE12X10 |
|---|---|
| Series | ATE compact cylinder |
| Standard | ISO 21287 |
| Bore size | Ø12 mm |
| Stroke | 10 mm |
| Acting type | Single acting, pull (spring return) |
| Port size | M5×0.8 |
| Rod thread | M3×0.5 |
| 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 10 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 (Ø12mm)
| Pressure | Pull force (spring return) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 MPa | 25.9 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 42.9 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).
Model Code: Airtac ATE Single Acting Guided Compact Cylinder ATE12X10
| ATE | ISO 21287 compact cylinder (single-acting pull, spring-return). |
|---|---|
| 12 | 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 ATE Single Acting Guided Compact Cylinder ATE12X10 Is Used
Small Part Ejection
Use in a parts feeder to retract a 12 mm pin that releases small electronic components onto a test fixture, with the spring returning the pin for the next cycle.
Tight-Space Clamping
Mount in a compact jig to pull a lightweight clamp arm against a workpiece during a drilling operation, fitting where a full-length cylinder would not.
Lab Valve Actuation
Actuate a small pneumatic valve in a laboratory fluid handling system, where the 10 mm stroke and 25.9 N pull are sufficient for the low-force application.
Is the Airtac ATE Single Acting Guided Compact Cylinder ATE12X10 the Right Cylinder?
For a lighter pull, consider the ATE16X25 which offers 53.3 N at 0.5 MPa, while this ATE12X10 is best for small, precise movements. The spring returns the rod to its extended position on air loss, so it does not hold a mid-stroke position. This model has no magnet, so sensor mounting is not possible unless you order the optional -S version.
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 ATE Single Acting Guided Compact Cylinder ATE12X10 FAQ
The ATE12X10 provides a net pull force of 25.9 N at 0.5 MPa and 42.9 N at 0.7 MPa, both figures already accounting for the return spring. The minimum working pressure is 0.2 MPa, and the proof pressure is 1.5 MPa (215 psi).
The ATE12X10 uses a hard-anodized aluminium body that is about 50% shorter than an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, saving valuable mounting space. It includes fixed TPU bumpers at both ends to absorb impact, and the optional -S magnet code enables CMSE or DMSE sensor mounting.
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