Airtac ATE Single Acting Guided Compact Cylinder ATE20X10
The AirTAC Airtac ATE Single Acting Guided Compact Cylinder ATE20X10 is a genuine single acting, pull (spring return) ISO 21287 compact air cylinder with a Ø20mm 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.
- BoreØ20 mm
- Stroke10 mm
- Port sizeM5×0.8
- Acting typeSingle acting, pull (spring return)
- Rod threadM6×1.0
- CushionFixed TPU bumper (both ends)
About the Airtac ATE Single Acting Guided Compact Cylinder ATE20X10
This AirTAC ATE20X10 is a single acting pull cylinder, with a spring that extends the rod and air that retracts it. Its 20 mm bore delivers a net pull of 88.1 N at 0.5 MPa, which is enough to handle light clamping or positioning tasks in automated assembly.
The ISO 21287 compact body is about 50% shorter than an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, so it fits into tight machine guards and gantries. The hard-anodized aluminium body and S45C hard-chrome rod resist wear, while the fixed TPU bumper absorbs end-of-stroke impact. For a safe working load, plan for about 53 N of real work at 0.5 MPa, which translates to lifting roughly 5 kg vertically with a 2:1 margin.
Airtac ATE Single Acting Guided Compact Cylinder ATE20X10 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ATE Single Acting Guided Compact Cylinder ATE20X10 |
|---|---|
| Series | ATE compact cylinder |
| Standard | ISO 21287 |
| Bore size | Ø20 mm |
| Stroke | 10 mm |
| Acting type | Single acting, pull (spring return) |
| Port size | M5×0.8 |
| Rod thread | M6×1.0 |
| 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 (Ø20mm)
| Pressure | Pull force (spring return) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 MPa | 88.1 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 135.2 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 ATE20X10
| ATE | ISO 21287 compact cylinder (single-acting pull, spring-return). |
|---|---|
| 20 | 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 ATE20X10 Is Used
Light Clamping in Assembly Fixtures
Use the ATE20X10 to retract a small clamp arm in a benchtop assembly fixture, where the spring extends the clamp to hold a plastic part and air pulls it back for release. The 88.1 N pull at 0.5 MPa is ample for light-duty positioning.
Tight-Space Gate Actuator
In a compact packaging line, this cylinder can pull a small safety gate open, with the spring returning it to the closed position when air is removed. Its short ISO 21287 body fits within a 50 mm clearance that a standard profile cylinder cannot.
Spring-Return Indexing Pin
For a rotary indexing table, mount the ATE20X10 to retract a locating pin from a dial plate. The spring extends the pin to lock the table, and air pulls it out for indexing, providing a fail-safe extended position on power loss.
Is the Airtac ATE Single Acting Guided Compact Cylinder ATE20X10 the Right Cylinder?
Choose the ATE20X10 when you need a compact, spring-return pull action for short strokes up to 10 mm. If you need more force, the ATE25X10 offers a pull of 170.9 N at 0.5 MPa, while the ATE16X10 provides 53.3 N for lighter duties. This model has a female M6x1.0 rod thread and an M5x0.8 port, and it operates from a minimum of 0.2 MPa. Note that on air loss, the spring returns the rod to its extended position, so it does not hold a mid-stroke load. Mounting options include FA/FB flange, LB foot, CA/CB clevis, CR, SDB pivot, and FTC brackets, all compatible with the ISO 21287 face.
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 ATE20X10 FAQ
The ATE20X10 provides a net pull force of 88.1 N at 0.5 MPa and 135.2 N at 0.7 MPa, with these values already accounting for the return spring. The minimum working pressure is 0.2 MPa, and the maximum is 1.0 MPa (28-145 psi). The proof pressure is 1.5 MPa (215 psi).
The ATE20X10's hard-anodized aluminium body is about 50% shorter than an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, making it ideal for tight jigs and guards. It has a fixed TPU bumper at both ends to absorb impact, and mounting options like FA/FB flange, LB foot, and CA/CB clevis bolt directly to the ISO 21287 face. Note that this model has no magnet, so sensors are not available unless you order the -S option.
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