
The AirTAC Airtac ATE Single Acting Guided Compact Cylinder ATE50X10SB is a genuine single acting, pull (spring return) ISO 21287 compact air cylinder with a Ø50mm bore and 10mm 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.
This ATE50X10SB is a single acting PULL cylinder, meaning its spring extends the rod while compressed air retracts it, delivering a net pull force of 775 N at 0.5 MPa. Its compact ISO 21287 body is about 50% shorter than an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, making it ideal for tight machine guarding and indexing fixtures where space is at a premium.
With a 10 mm stroke, this unit is built for short, precise retraction tasks. The optional -S magnet is fitted here, enabling CMSE or DMSE switches for position sensing. At 0.5 MPa, a safe working rule is about 465 N, which translates to lifting roughly 47 kg vertically with a 2:1 safety margin, helping you match it to real part weights.
| Model | Airtac ATE Single Acting Guided Compact Cylinder ATE50X10SB |
|---|---|
| Series | ATE compact cylinder |
| Standard | ISO 21287 |
| Bore size | Ø50 mm |
| Stroke | 10 mm |
| Acting type | Single acting, pull (spring return) |
| Port size | 1/8" |
| Rod thread | M10×1.5 |
| 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 | 775.0 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 1127.5 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). |
|---|---|
| 50 | 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.
Use the 775 N pull to retract a locating pin or clamp in a CNC fixture, where its short body fits between guide rails and the spring return safely releases the part on air loss.
In a carton erector, this cylinder pulls a tab or flap into place before sealing. The 10 mm stroke is enough for the motion, and the compact body fits within the machine's frame.
Retract a small stop gate on a conveyor line to let a product pass. The spring extends the gate to block, and air pulls it down, with the 775 N force easily moving lightweight diverters.
For a lighter pull, consider the ATE40X25 with 500.3 N at 0.5 MPa, while the ATE63X25 offers a stronger 1320 N pull. This 50 mm bore version with a 10 mm stroke is a good middle ground for compact pull applications. The male rod thread (B code) simplifies attachment of custom tooling, and the 1/8" port suits standard shop air lines.
Quick checklist
The net pull force is 775 N at 0.5 MPa and 1127.5 N at 0.7 MPa, with the spring force already subtracted. The minimum working pressure is 0.2 MPa, and the proof pressure is 1.5 MPa (215 psi).
The ISO 21287 body is about 50% shorter than an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, saving valuable mounting length in tight spots. This model includes the optional -S magnet for CMSE/DMSE sensors, and the fixed TPU bumper at both ends absorbs energy without adjustment.
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