Airtac ATE Single Acting Guided Compact Cylinder ATE32X15
The AirTAC Airtac ATE Single Acting Guided Compact Cylinder ATE32X15 is a genuine single acting, pull (spring return) ISO 21287 compact air cylinder with a Ø32mm bore and 15mm stroke, 1/8" 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.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke15 mm
- Port size1/8"
- Acting typeSingle acting, pull (spring return)
- Rod threadM8×1.25
- CushionFixed TPU bumper (both ends)
About the Airtac ATE Single Acting Guided Compact Cylinder ATE32X15
This AirTAC ATE32X15 is a single acting pull cylinder with a spring-return design, meaning the spring extends the rod and air retracts it. With a 32 mm bore, it delivers a net pull force of 296 N at 0.5 MPa and 434.2 N at 0.7 MPa, making it a compact yet capable actuator for light to medium duty tasks.
The ISO 21287 compact body is about 50% shorter than an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, saving valuable space in tight machine frames and guarding. The hard-anodized aluminium body and hard-chrome plated S45C steel rod resist wear, while the fixed TPU bumper at both ends absorbs end-of-stroke impact. For a safe working load at 0.5 MPa, plan for roughly 178 N of real work, which translates to lifting about 18 kg vertically with a 2:1 safety margin.
Airtac ATE Single Acting Guided Compact Cylinder ATE32X15 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ATE Single Acting Guided Compact Cylinder ATE32X15 |
|---|---|
| Series | ATE compact cylinder |
| Standard | ISO 21287 |
| Bore size | Ø32 mm |
| Stroke | 15 mm |
| Acting type | Single acting, pull (spring return) |
| Port size | 1/8" |
| Rod thread | M8×1.25 |
| 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 (Ø32mm)
| Pressure | Pull force (spring return) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 MPa | 296.0 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 434.2 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 ATE32X15
| ATE | ISO 21287 compact cylinder (single-acting pull, spring-return). |
|---|---|
| 32 | 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 ATE32X15 Is Used
Jig Clamping Retract
Use the ATE32X15 to retract a locating pin or clamp in a CNC fixture. Its 296 N pull at 0.5 MPa is enough to move a light clamp, and the compact body fits under a workholding plate where a longer cylinder would not.
Conveyor Stop Release
Mount this cylinder on a packaging line to pull a stop finger down and let a carton pass. The spring extends the finger when air is off, providing a fail-safe that blocks the product line, and the 15 mm stroke is ideal for a small stop.
Gate Valve Actuator
In a small process skid, use the ATE32X15 to pull a gate valve's stem closed. With 434.2 N pull at 0.7 MPa, it can overcome a light spring in the valve, and the short stroke suits quarter-turn or slide-gate mechanisms.
Is the Airtac ATE Single Acting Guided Compact Cylinder ATE32X15 the Right Cylinder?
When sizing this ATE32X15, consider the 296 N pull at 0.5 MPa as the net force available for retracting a load. For lighter applications, the ATE25X15 offers 170.9 N pull, while stepping up to the ATE40X15 provides 500.3 N pull, both at the same 0.5 MPa pressure. The spring extends the rod at rest, so it does not hold a mid-stroke position on air loss; it returns to the extended home 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 is not fitted here, so CMSE or DMSE sensors cannot be used without ordering that code.
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 ATE32X15 FAQ
The ATE32X15 delivers a net pull force of 296 N at 0.5 MPa and 434.2 N at 0.7 MPa, with the spring force already subtracted. Minimum working pressure is 0.2 MPa, and maximum is 1.0 MPa (28-145 psi). Proof pressure is 1.5 MPa (215 psi). The port is 1/8 inch PT, and the rod has a female M8x1.25 thread.
Yes, it is an ISO 21287 compact cylinder with a body about 50% shorter than an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, saving mounting space. It has a fixed TPU bumper at both ends for impact absorption. However, this model has no magnet, so CMSE or DMSE sensors cannot be mounted unless you order the optional -S code for a built-in magnet.
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