Airtac TACE Guided Compact Cylinder TACE12X20
The AirTAC Airtac TACE Guided Compact Cylinder TACE12X20 is a genuine double acting, non-rotating ISO 21287 compact air cylinder with a Ø12mm bore and 20mm 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
- Stroke20 mm
- Port sizeM5×0.8
- Acting typeDouble acting, non-rotating
- Rod threadM3×0.5
- CushionFixed TPU bumper (both ends)
- No minimum order. A single piece can be ordered.
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About the Airtac TACE Guided Compact Cylinder TACE12X20
The TACE12X20 is a double acting, non-rotating compact cylinder built to ISO 21287, with a 12 mm bore, 20 mm stroke and a 6 mm hard-chrome-plated S45C rod. Twin guide rods on a yoke stop the tooling rotating and carry side load, so a small gripper or plate stays square without any external guide. 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. The short body saves about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, which is exactly why it slots into tight jigs, guards and small gantries.
Plan on roughly 33 N of usable push at 0.5 MPa rather than the full 56.5 N rating, and expect about 2.9 kg of vertical lift with a 2:1 margin. The hard-anodized aluminium body carries a fixed TPU bumper at each end and runs at 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi), 30-500 mm/s and -20 to +70 C. No magnet is fitted; order the optional -S code if you want CMSE or DMSE switches on the body.
Airtac TACE Guided Compact Cylinder TACE12X20 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac TACE Guided Compact Cylinder TACE12X20 |
|---|---|
| Series | TACE compact cylinder |
| Standard | ISO 21287 |
| Bore size | Ø12 mm |
| Stroke | 20 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 TACE12X20
| TACE | ISO 21287 compact cylinder (non-rotating (twin-guide yoke)). |
|---|---|
| 12 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×20 | 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 TACE12X20 Is Used
Connector push-off
Ejects small electronic connectors out of an assembly nest on a PCB bench fixture, where the 56.5 N push at 0.5 MPa is ample and the 20 mm stroke matches the nest depth.
Cap tipping on a packaging line
Tips lightweight bottle caps into a collection chute; the twin guide yoke keeps the tipping plate square without extra rails or a separate guide frame.
Sample port slide gate
Slides a small cover across a sample port on a lab or inspection fixture, fitting the cramped envelope thanks to the short ISO 21287 body.
Is the Airtac TACE Guided Compact Cylinder TACE12X20 the Right Cylinder?
Twelve millimetres is the smallest bore in the TACE range, so if 56.5 N at 0.5 MPa feels marginal for the job, step up to the 16 mm bore, which delivers 100.5 N push at the same pressure. The piston drifts when air is lost and does not hold a load, so add a rod lock or pilot check valve wherever a held position matters. Mounting choices are FB flange, CA/CB clevis, CR and FTC, and the female M3x0.5 rod thread takes standard tooling; there is no rod-thread code on the yoke. Specify the optional -S magnet at order time if CMSE or DMSE position sensing is planned.
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 TACE12X20 FAQ
At 0.5 MPa it pushes 56.5 N and pulls 42.4 N. At 0.7 MPa the figures are 79.2 N push and 59.4 N pull. The theoretical maximum at 1.0 MPa is 11.5 kgf. Operating pressure is 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi) with a 1.5 MPa (215 psi) proof pressure, and rod speed runs 30-500 mm/s.
It is an ISO 21287 compact cylinder whose short body saves about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, with a fixed TPU bumper at both ends and FB, CA, CB, CR or FTC mounting options. No magnet is fitted unless you order the optional -S code, which enables CMSE or DMSE switches on the body.
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