Airtac ATE Single Acting Guided Compact Cylinder ATE12X10S
The AirTAC Airtac ATE Single Acting Guided Compact Cylinder ATE12X10S 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 ATE12X10S
This AirTAC ATE12X10S is a single acting pull cylinder with spring return, meaning the spring extends the rod and air retracts it. It delivers a net pull of 25.9 N at 0.5 MPa and 42.9 N at 0.7 MPa, so it suits light indexing and clamping tasks.
Its ISO 21287 compact body is about 50% shorter than an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, freeing space in tight fixtures. The optional -S magnet is fitted here, enabling CMSE or DMSE switches for position sensing. For real work, plan for about 1.6 kgf (16 N) at 0.5 MPa, which lifts roughly 1.6 kg vertically with a 2:1 margin.
Airtac ATE Single Acting Guided Compact Cylinder ATE12X10S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ATE Single Acting Guided Compact Cylinder ATE12X10S |
|---|---|
| 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 ATE12X10S
| 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 ATE12X10S Is Used
Light Indexing
Use in a small parts feeder to pull a gate open for 10 mm, releasing one component at a time at up to 500 mm/s.
Jig Clamping
Mount on a bench fixture to retract a spring-loaded pin, holding a thin workpiece during manual drilling or assembly.
Position Sensing
With the fitted -S magnet, add a CMSE switch to confirm the rod is fully retracted before the next cycle in a pick-and-place cell.
Is the Airtac ATE Single Acting Guided Compact Cylinder ATE12X10S the Right Cylinder?
For a slightly stronger pull, consider the ATE16X25 with 53.3 N at 0.5 MPa, while the ATE12X10S is ideal for compact spaces with short 10 mm strokes. The spring returns the rod to extended on air loss, but it does not hold mid-stroke positions. Mounting options include FA/FB flange, LB foot, CA/CB clevis, CR, SDB pivot, and FTC brackets, with an M3x0.5 female rod thread.
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 ATE12X10S FAQ
At 0.5 MPa, the net pull is 25.9 N; at 0.7 MPa, it is 42.9 N. These forces already account for the return spring, so they are what you can actually use. Minimum working pressure is 0.2 MPa, and maximum is 1.0 MPa (145 psi).
The ATE12X10S body is about 50% shorter than an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, so it fits into narrow jigs or guards. It has fixed TPU bumpers at both ends to absorb impact, and the optional -S magnet allows CMSE or DMSE sensors to detect rod position.
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