Airtac TACE Guided Compact Cylinder TACE12X20S
The AirTAC Airtac TACE Guided Compact Cylinder TACE12X20S 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)
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About the Airtac TACE Guided Compact Cylinder TACE12X20S
The AirTAC TACE12X20S is a double acting, non-rotating compact cylinder built to ISO 21287: a 12 mm bore with a 20 mm stroke, twin guide rods on a yoke that stop the tooling rotating and carry side load, and a hard-anodized aluminium body with an S45C hard-chrome plated 6 mm rod. At 0.5 MPa it pushes 56.5 N and pulls 42.4 N; at 0.7 MPa that rises to 79.2 N push and 59.4 N pull, with a theoretical maximum of 11.5 kgf at 1.0 MPa.
The short ISO 21287 body saves about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, so it slots into slim pick-and-place heads and fixture clamps where a full-length body will not fit. Plan on roughly 34 N of usable push at 0.5 MPa (about 0.6 of the rating), which lifts about 2.8 kg vertically with a 2:1 margin. This -S model carries the optional magnet, so CMSE / DMSE switches can be mounted in the body slots for end-of-stroke sensing, and a fixed TPU bumper absorbs energy at both ends. Air supply: 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi), speed 30-500 mm/s, port M5x0.8, female rod thread M3x0.5.
Airtac TACE Guided Compact Cylinder TACE12X20S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac TACE Guided Compact Cylinder TACE12X20S |
|---|---|
| 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 TACE12X20S
| 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 TACE12X20S Is Used
PCB test fixture pin ejection
Drives a nylon ejector pin 20 mm to lift a circuit board off spring test pins. The 56.5 N push at 0.5 MPa handles light boards, and the twin-guide yoke keeps the pin square to the fixture without an external guide.
Cosmetic cap press-on station
Seats snap caps onto 15 ml serum bottles on a small rotary table. About 34 N of usable push at 0.5 MPa presses caps home without crushing them, and the 20 mm stroke matches typical cap travel.
Micro part diverter on a sorting conveyor
Kicks resistors or SMD trays off a narrow electronics belt between stations. The fitted -S magnet lets a CMSE switch confirm the blade is retracted before the next part arrives.
Is the Airtac TACE Guided Compact Cylinder TACE12X20S the Right Cylinder?
Bore 12 is the smallest in the TACE range, so nothing sits below it; for nearly double the force at the same stroke, step up to the bore 16 TACE16X20S, which pushes 100.5 N at 0.5 MPa. If the load must stay put when air is lost, add a rod lock or a pilot check valve - the piston drifts otherwise. Mount with the FB flange, CA or CB clevis, CR, or FTC option, and rely on the fitted -S magnet so CMSE / DMSE switches read position directly in the body slots.
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 TACE12X20S FAQ
At 0.5 MPa it pushes 56.5 N and pulls 42.4 N. At 0.7 MPa the figures rise to 79.2 N push and 59.4 N pull. The theoretical maximum at 1.0 MPa is 11.5 kgf. Operating pressure spans 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi) with a proof pressure of 1.5 MPa (215 psi), running on air filtered to 40 um at 30-500 mm/s.
It is an ISO 21287 compact body that saves about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, with a hard-anodized aluminium barrel, an S45C hard-chrome 6 mm rod, and a fixed TPU bumper at each end to absorb end-of-stroke energy. Mounting options are FB flange, CA/CB clevis, CR and FTC. This -S version carries the optional magnet, so CMSE / DMSE reed or solid-state switches clamp into the body slots; the bore 12 port is M5x0.8 and the rod end is female M3x0.5.
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