Airtac ATE Single Acting Guided Compact Cylinder ATE20X15
The AirTAC Airtac ATE Single Acting Guided Compact Cylinder ATE20X15 is a genuine single acting, pull (spring return) ISO 21287 compact air cylinder with a Ø20mm 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.
- BoreØ20 mm
- Stroke15 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 ATE20X15
This AirTAC ATE20X15 is a single acting pull cylinder with spring return, so the spring extends the rod and air retracts it. At 0.5 MPa it delivers 88.1 N of pull force, net of the return spring, making it a compact solution for light retract tasks.
The ISO 21287 short body saves about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, which helps it fit into tight machine guards and gantries. With a 20 mm bore and 15 mm stroke, plan for about 5.4 kg of safe vertical lifting at 0.5 MPa (88.1 N divided by 9.81, then halved for a 2:1 margin). The M5x0.8 port suits small-bore plumbing, and the fixed TPU bumper at both ends absorbs end-of-stroke energy.
Airtac ATE Single Acting Guided Compact Cylinder ATE20X15 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ATE Single Acting Guided Compact Cylinder ATE20X15 |
|---|---|
| Series | ATE compact cylinder |
| Standard | ISO 21287 |
| Bore size | Ø20 mm |
| Stroke | 15 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 ATE20X15
| ATE | ISO 21287 compact cylinder (single-acting pull, spring-return). |
|---|---|
| 20 | 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 ATE20X15 Is Used
Jig Clamping Retract
Use the 88.1 N pull at 0.5 MPa to retract a small locating pin in a CNC fixture, freeing the workpiece for loading and unloading in a tight machining cell.
Label Roll Tensioner
In a packaging line, this 20 mm bore cylinder can pull a dancer arm to maintain tension on a label roll, with the spring extending the arm when air is released.
Safety Guard Latch
Mount this compact cylinder to pull a spring-loaded latch on a machine guard, releasing it for access while the spring returns the latch to the locked position on air loss.
Is the Airtac ATE Single Acting Guided Compact Cylinder ATE20X15 the Right Cylinder?
For a lighter retract action, the ATE16X25 offers 53.3 N at 0.5 MPa, while stepping up to the ATE25X25 gives 170.9 N at the same pressure. This 20 mm bore unit suits short-stroke pull applications where space is limited. Remember, on air loss the spring returns the rod to its extended home position, so it does not hold a mid-stroke position. Mounting options include FA/FB flange, LB foot, CA/CB clevis, CR, SDB pivot, and FTC brackets, all compatible with the ISO 21287 face. The optional -S magnet code enables CMSE or DMSE sensors, but this model without -S has no magnet fitted.
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 ATE20X15 FAQ
The ATE20X15 delivers 88.1 N of pull force at 0.5 MPa and 135.2 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 ISO 21287 short body saves about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, so it fits into tight spaces like machine guards and gantries. It has a hard-anodized aluminium body, an S45C hard-chrome rod, and a fixed TPU bumper at both ends. The optional -S magnet code allows CMSE or DMSE sensors; without -S, no magnet is fitted.
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