Airtac ATE Single Acting Guided Compact Cylinder ATE16X15SB
The AirTAC Airtac ATE Single Acting Guided Compact Cylinder ATE16X15SB is a genuine single acting, pull (spring return) ISO 21287 compact air cylinder with a Ø16mm bore and 15mm 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
- Stroke15 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 ATE16X15SB
This AirTAC ATE16X15SB is a single acting pull cylinder with a spring that extends the rod and air that retracts it, so it rests extended and returns home if air pressure drops. At 0.5 MPa it delivers a net pull of 53.3 N, and at 0.7 MPa that rises to 83.5 N, with a minimum working pressure of 0.2 MPa to overcome the spring.
Its ISO 21287 compact body is about 50% shorter than an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, which lets it fit into tight machine guarding and small jigs. The optional -S magnet is fitted here, so CMSE or DMSE switches can be mounted for position sensing, and the male rod thread (B code) simplifies direct coupling to a load.
Airtac ATE Single Acting Guided Compact Cylinder ATE16X15SB Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ATE Single Acting Guided Compact Cylinder ATE16X15SB |
|---|---|
| Series | ATE compact cylinder |
| Standard | ISO 21287 |
| Bore size | Ø16 mm |
| Stroke | 15 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 ATE16X15SB
| ATE | ISO 21287 compact cylinder (single-acting pull, spring-return). |
|---|---|
| 16 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×15 | 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 ATE16X15SB Is Used
Small Jig Clamping
Use the 53.3 N pull at 0.5 MPa to retract a lightweight clamp arm in a benchtop assembly fixture, where the spring extends to release the part automatically when air is off.
Tight Guard Door Latch
Mount this 16 mm bore cylinder inside a machine guard frame to pull a latch pin clear, with the compact body fitting where a longer ISO 15552 profile cylinder would not.
Part Present Sensing
With the fitted -S magnet, add a CMSE switch to confirm the rod has retracted, verifying that a small part is pulled into a nest before the next process step begins.
Is the Airtac ATE Single Acting Guided Compact Cylinder ATE16X15SB the Right Cylinder?
For a lighter pull, the ATE12 with a 10 mm stroke offers 25.9 N at 0.5 MPa, while stepping up to the ATE20X25 gives 88.1 N at the same pressure. Since this is a single acting pull unit, it does not hold a mid-stroke position on air loss - the spring returns the rod to extended, so plan for a positive stop if needed. The M5x0.8 port suits small-bore circuits, and the optional -S magnet allows CMSE or DMSE sensors for end-of-stroke detection.
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 ATE16X15SB FAQ
At 0.5 MPa the net pull is 53.3 N, and at 0.7 MPa it is 83.5 N, both after accounting for the return spring. The minimum working pressure is 0.2 MPa, the proof pressure is 1.5 MPa (215 psi), and the operating range is 0.2-1.0 MPa (28-145 psi).
The body is about 50% shorter than an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, so it fits into tight spaces like small jigs or under guards. It uses a fixed TPU bumper at both ends to absorb end-of-stroke energy, and the optional -S magnet lets you add CMSE or DMSE sensors for position feedback.
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