
The AirTAC Airtac ATE Single Acting Guided Compact Cylinder ATE16X25B is a genuine single acting, pull (spring return) ISO 21287 compact air cylinder with a Ø16mm bore and 25mm 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.
This AirTAC ATE16X25B is a single acting pull cylinder with spring return, meaning the spring extends the rod and air retracts it, with forces already net of the spring. At 0.5 MPa it delivers 53.3 N of pull, and at 0.7 MPa 83.5 N, so it suits light clamping or indexing tasks where a compact package matters.
The ISO 21287 short body saves about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, fitting tight jigs and guards. The optional -S magnet is not fitted here, so no sensor can be mounted; order the -S code for CMSE or DMSE switches. With a 53.3 N pull, a safe working load is about 32 N, which lifts roughly 3.3 kg vertically with a 2:1 margin, so match it to light parts only.
| Model | Airtac ATE Single Acting Guided Compact Cylinder ATE16X25B |
|---|---|
| Series | ATE compact cylinder |
| Standard | ISO 21287 |
| Bore size | Ø16 mm |
| Stroke | 25 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.
| 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).
| ATE | ISO 21287 compact cylinder (single-acting pull, spring-return). |
|---|---|
| 16 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×25 | 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 the 53.3 N pull at 0.5 MPa to retract a small clamp arm in a benchtop assembly fixture, holding a plastic housing during screw driving.
In a packaging line, this cylinder can pull a lightweight guide slide back 25 mm to divert small cartons, with the spring extending it for the next cycle.
Mount it on a small conveyor to retract an idler pulley, maintaining belt tension on a low-load section, with the spring providing the default extended position.
For a smaller option, the ATE12X10 offers 25.9 N pull at 0.5 MPa, while the ATE20X25 provides 88.1 N, so choose based on your load. This 16 mm bore with 25 mm stroke is a standard size, and the male rod thread (B) simplifies mounting with rod clevis or knuckle. Note that on air loss, the spring returns the rod to its extended home position; it does not hold a mid-stroke position.
Quick checklist
The ATE16X25B delivers 53.3 N pull at 0.5 MPa and 83.5 N at 0.7 MPa, both net of the return spring. Minimum working pressure is 0.2 MPa, operating range is 0.2-1.0 MPa (28-145 psi), and proof pressure is 1.5 MPa (215 psi).
The short body saves about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, so it fits into tight jigs and guards. It has a fixed TPU bumper at both ends to absorb end-of-stroke energy, and the optional -S magnet is needed for CMSE or DMSE sensors.
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