Airtac ATE Single Acting Guided Compact Cylinder ATE16X5
The AirTAC Airtac ATE Single Acting Guided Compact Cylinder ATE16X5 is a genuine single acting, pull (spring return) ISO 21287 compact air cylinder with a Ø16mm bore and 5mm 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
- Stroke5 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 ATE16X5
This AirTAC ATE16X5 is a single acting pull cylinder that uses a spring to extend its rod and air to retract it, with a compact ISO 21287 body that is about 50% shorter than an ISO 15552 profile cylinder. At 0.5 MPa, it delivers a net pull force of 53.3 N, which is enough to safely lift about 3.3 kg vertically when you apply a 2:1 safety margin.
The 16 mm bore unit has a hard-anodized aluminium body and an S45C hard-chrome plated rod for wear resistance, with a fixed TPU bumper at both ends to absorb energy. Its M5x0.8 port and short 5 mm stroke make it ideal for precise, small-scale movements, and it operates on filtered air from 0.2 MPa up to 1.0 MPa (28-145 psi).
Airtac ATE Single Acting Guided Compact Cylinder ATE16X5 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ATE Single Acting Guided Compact Cylinder ATE16X5 |
|---|---|
| Series | ATE compact cylinder |
| Standard | ISO 21287 |
| Bore size | Ø16 mm |
| Stroke | 5 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 ATE16X5
| ATE | ISO 21287 compact cylinder (single-acting pull, spring-return). |
|---|---|
| 16 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×5 | 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 ATE16X5 Is Used
Small Part Ejector
Use the ATE16X5 to eject small plastic components from a mold in a compact injection molding machine, where its 5 mm stroke and 53.3 N pull are perfectly matched for the task.
Jig Clamp Release
In a manual assembly jig, this cylinder can retract a locating pin to release a workpiece. Its spring-extend action ensures the pin returns to the safe, extended position even if air pressure is lost.
Lab Valve Actuator
Actuate a small pinch valve in a laboratory fluidics setup. The ATE16X5's compact size and 5 mm stroke provide the precise, repeatable linear motion needed for controlling sample flow.
Is the Airtac ATE Single Acting Guided Compact Cylinder ATE16X5 the Right Cylinder?
For a lighter duty, the ATE12X10 offers a 25.9 N pull at 0.5 MPa, while stepping up to the ATE20X25 provides 88.1 N for more demanding tasks. This ATE16X5 sits in between, offering a compact solution for tight spaces where a full-length cylinder won't fit. Remember, on air loss the spring returns the rod to its extended position, so it does not hold a mid-stroke load. The optional -S magnet code is not fitted here, so no CMSE or DMSE sensors can be used without it.
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 ATE16X5 FAQ
The ATE16X5 is a single acting pull cylinder, meaning the spring extends the rod and air retracts it. The net pull force (already accounting for the spring) is 53.3 N at 0.5 MPa and 83.5 N at 0.7 MPa. The minimum working pressure to overcome the spring is 0.2 MPa, and the maximum is 1.0 MPa.
No, this specific model without the -S code does not have a magnet, so magnetic sensors like the CMSE or DMSE cannot be mounted. To use sensors, you must order the ATE16X5S variant, which includes the optional magnet. The cylinder itself features a fixed TPU bumper at both ends for deceleration and a compact ISO 21287 body that saves about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder.
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