Airtac TACE Guided Compact Cylinder TACE12X10S
The AirTAC Airtac TACE Guided Compact Cylinder TACE12X10S is a genuine double acting, non-rotating ISO 21287 compact air cylinder with a Ø12mm 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. Twin guide rods keep the tooling from rotating.
- BoreØ12 mm
- Stroke10 mm
- Port sizeM5×0.8
- Acting typeDouble acting, non-rotating
- Rod threadM3×0.5
- CushionFixed TPU bumper (both ends)
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About the Airtac TACE Guided Compact Cylinder TACE12X10S
A double acting, non-rotating compact cylinder built to ISO 21287, the TACE12X10S pairs a 12 mm bore with a 10 mm stroke and twin guide rods on a yoke that stop the tooling rotating and carry side load. At 0.5 MPa it pushes 56.5 N and pulls 42.4 N; at 0.7 MPa those figures rise to 79.2 N and 59.4 N, with a theoretical maximum of 11.5 kgf at 1.0 MPa. The short body saves about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, so it slots into tight jigs and guards where a full-length body will not fit.
A hard-anodized aluminium body with a roller-burnished bore runs against an S45C hard-chrome plated 6 mm rod, and a fixed TPU bumper at each end absorbs end-of-stroke energy. The -S code on this model means the magnet is fitted, so CMSE or DMSE reed and solid-state switches can be clamped straight into the body slots. Air supply is filtered to 40 um, pressure runs 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi), speed 30-500 mm/s, and the female M3x0.5 rod thread takes standard tooling. Plan for roughly 33.9 N of real work at 0.5 MPa (about 0.6 of the push force), which lifts about 2.9 kg vertically with a 2:1 margin.
Airtac TACE Guided Compact Cylinder TACE12X10S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac TACE Guided Compact Cylinder TACE12X10S |
|---|---|
| Series | TACE compact cylinder |
| Standard | ISO 21287 |
| Bore size | Ø12 mm |
| Stroke | 10 mm |
| Acting type | Double acting, non-rotating |
| Port size | M5×0.8 |
| Rod thread | M3×0.5 |
| Fluid | Air (filtered by 40µm element) |
|---|---|
| Operating pressure | 0.15 – 1.0 MPa |
| Proof pressure | 1.5 MPa |
| Temperature | -20 to +70 °C |
| Speed range | 30 – 500 mm/s |
| Cushion | Fixed TPU bumper (both ends) |
| Max standard stroke | Up to 50 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; guide rods: stainless steel (Ø12-40) / S45C (larger). 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 (Ø12mm)
| Pressure | Push force | Pull force |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 MPa | 57 N | 42 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 79 N | 59 N |
| Max (@1.0 MPa) | 12 kgf | |
Actual usable force is lower than theoretical due to friction and back-pressure. Size with a safety margin. Twin guide rods stop the tooling rotating.
Model Code: Airtac TACE Guided Compact Cylinder TACE12X10S
| TACE | ISO 21287 compact cylinder (non-rotating (twin-guide yoke)). |
|---|---|
| 12 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×10 | Stroke length in mm. |
| S | Optional built-in magnet for CMSE / DMSE sensors (omit for no magnet). |
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 TACE Guided Compact Cylinder TACE12X10S Is Used
Micro press for connector pins
A 10 mm stroke and 56.5 N push at 0.5 MPa suit light pressing of connector pins or small terminals in electronics assembly, with the twin-guide yoke keeping the punch square.
Small-part gripper on a pick-and-place head
Twin guide rods stop a miniature gripper rotating when it lifts SMD trays or vial stoppers, and the fitted -S magnet feeds CMSE switch signals to the PLC for part-present checks.
Lab sample slide actuator
In analytical instruments the compact body saves about 50% of the length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, sliding sample trays 10 mm inside a crowded enclosure at 30-500 mm/s.
Is the Airtac TACE Guided Compact Cylinder TACE12X10S the Right Cylinder?
The 10 mm stroke sits well inside the 50 mm standard range for bore 12, so this is a catalogue item with no made-to-order wait. If 56.5 N of push at 0.5 MPa is marginal for the job, step up to the 16 mm bore for 100.5 N at the same pressure; there is no smaller bore in the series. Remember the rod drifts when air is lost - for a held load add a rod lock or pilot check valve. FB flange, CA/CB clevis, CR and FTC mountings are available, and the fitted -S magnet lets CMSE or DMSE switches report end positions without extra tooling.
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 0.15 – 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 Keep speed within the rated range; the TPU bumper absorbs stroke-end energy.
- check Installation by qualified personnel per AirTAC docs.
Airtac TACE Guided Compact Cylinder TACE12X10S FAQ
At 0.5 MPa it pushes 56.5 N and pulls 42.4 N; at 0.7 MPa it pushes 79.2 N and pulls 59.4 N. The theoretical maximum is 11.5 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Operating pressure spans 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi) with a 1.5 MPa (215 psi) proof rating, and speed runs 30-500 mm/s. As a rule of thumb, plan for about 33.9 N of usable push at 0.5 MPa, which lifts roughly 2.9 kg vertically with a 2:1 margin.
The hard-anodized aluminium body carries a fixed TPU bumper at each end that decelerates the piston at stroke ends; it does not lock or hold a load if air is lost. Mounting choices are FB flange, CA/CB clevis, CR and FTC, and the rod end carries a female M3x0.5 thread with an M5x0.8 port. Because this model carries the -S code, the magnet is fitted, so CMSE or DMSE reed and solid-state switches can be mounted in the body slots; without -S there is no magnet.
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