Airtac ATE Single Acting Guided Compact Cylinder ATE16X10SB
The AirTAC Airtac ATE Single Acting Guided Compact Cylinder ATE16X10SB is a genuine single acting, pull (spring return) ISO 21287 compact air cylinder with a Ø16mm 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.
- BoreØ16 mm
- Stroke10 mm
- Port sizeM5×0.8
- Acting typeSingle acting, pull (spring return)
- Rod threadM4×0.7
- CushionFixed TPU bumper (both ends)
About the Airtac ATE Single Acting Guided Compact Cylinder ATE16X10SB
This is a single acting pull cylinder: a return spring keeps the rod extended and compressed air retracts it, so the ATE16X10SB fails to its extended home position whenever air is lost. The 16 mm bore delivers a net pull of 53.3 N at 0.5 MPa (83.5 N at 0.7 MPa, spring already deducted), enough for light clamping and ejection work, with a 10 mm stroke and a male rod thread from the B code.
The body is an ISO 21287 compact build in hard-anodized aluminium, roughly 50% shorter in mounting length than an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, so it slots into tight fixtures and guarding. Because the spring must be overcome before the rod moves, plan on about 32 N of usable pull at 0.5 MPa, which corresponds to lifting roughly 2.7 kg vertically with a 2:1 margin. The -S magnet is fitted on this model, so CMSE / DMSE switches can be mounted on the body slots.
Airtac ATE Single Acting Guided Compact Cylinder ATE16X10SB Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ATE Single Acting Guided Compact Cylinder ATE16X10SB |
|---|---|
| Series | ATE compact cylinder |
| Standard | ISO 21287 |
| Bore size | Ø16 mm |
| Stroke | 10 mm |
| Acting type | Single acting, pull (spring return) |
| Port size | M5×0.8 |
| Rod thread | M4×0.7 |
| 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 (Ø16mm)
| Pressure | Pull force (spring return) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 MPa | 53.3 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 83.5 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 ATE16X10SB
| ATE | ISO 21287 compact cylinder (single-acting pull, spring-return). |
|---|---|
| 16 | 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 ATE16X10SB Is Used
Spring-extended ejection gate
On a small injection-molding fixture, the spring holds a 10 mm ejector gate open at rest; 0.5 MPa air pulls it shut with 53.3 N net, and loss of air reopens the gate safely.
Position-verified light clamp
A PCB test nest uses this cylinder to pull a hold-down bar closed; the fitted -S magnet drives a CMSE switch so the PLC confirms the retracted clamped state each cycle.
Compact slide return on a dial table
Where a full-length profile cylinder will not fit under a rotary dial plate, the short ISO 21287 body retracts a locating pin with about 32 N of practical pull at 0.5 MPa.
Is the Airtac ATE Single Acting Guided Compact Cylinder ATE16X10SB the Right Cylinder?
At 0.5 MPa this 16 mm bore pulls 53.3 N net of the spring. If your load needs more, step up to the 20 mm bore (88.1 N at 0.5 MPa); if less force and a smaller envelope suit, the 12 mm bore gives 25.9 N. Both neighbors share the same M5x0.8 port. The male rod thread (B code) pairs with I or Y rod knuckles, and FA/FB flange, LB foot, CA/CB clevis, CR, SDB pivot or FTC brackets bolt to the ISO 21287 face. Note the spring returns the rod to extended on air loss and will not hold a mid-stroke position. Operating window is 0.2-1.0 MPa (28-145 psi) with a minimum of 0.2 MPa to beat the spring, speed 50-500 mm/s.
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 ATE16X10SB FAQ
Single acting pull, spring return: the spring extends the rod and air retracts it. Net pull is 53.3 N at 0.5 MPa and 83.5 N at 0.7 MPa, already minus the spring. Operating pressure 0.2-1.0 MPa (28-145 psi), proof 1.5 MPa (215 psi), minimum 0.2 MPa to move, speed 50-500 mm/s, temperature -20 to +70 C, air filtered to 40 um, port M5x0.8, 8 mm rod with male thread (B code), stroke 10 mm.
It is an ISO 21287 compact cylinder with a hard-anodized aluminium body and S45C hard-chrome-plated rod, about 50% shorter in mounting length than an ISO 15552 profile cylinder. Fixed TPU bumpers at both ends absorb end-of-stroke energy. This model carries the optional -S magnet, so CMSE or DMSE reed or solid-state switches can be clipped into the body slots for end-position sensing.
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