Airtac TACE Guided Compact Cylinder TACE12X25S
The AirTAC Airtac TACE Guided Compact Cylinder TACE12X25S is a genuine double acting, non-rotating ISO 21287 compact air cylinder with a Ø12mm bore and 25mm 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
- Stroke25 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 TACE12X25S
Double acting and non-rotating, the AirTAC TACE12X25S is an ISO 21287 compact cylinder: a 12 mm bore drives a 6 mm rod over a 25 mm stroke inside a hard-anodized aluminium body, with an S45C carbon-steel rod that is hard-chrome plated. Twin guide rods on a yoke stop the tooling rotating and carry side load, so a small gripper or plate stays square without an external guide - an edge a plain compact cylinder cannot offer.
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 11.5 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Plan on roughly 34 N of real work at 0.5 MPa, which lifts about 2.9 kg vertically with a 2:1 margin. The short body saves about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, and this model carries the -S magnet code, so CMSE / DMSE switches can be mounted in the body slots. Air filtered to 40 um, pressure 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi), speed 30-500 mm/s, and a fixed TPU bumper sits at both stroke ends.
Airtac TACE Guided Compact Cylinder TACE12X25S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac TACE Guided Compact Cylinder TACE12X25S |
|---|---|
| Series | TACE compact cylinder |
| Standard | ISO 21287 |
| Bore size | Ø12 mm |
| Stroke | 25 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 TACE12X25S
| TACE | ISO 21287 compact cylinder (non-rotating (twin-guide yoke)). |
|---|---|
| 12 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×25 | 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 TACE12X25S Is Used
Small-part pick and place
On a desktop gantry handling connector caps or SMD trays in an electronics assembly cell, the twin-guide yoke keeps the gripper square over the 25 mm transfer, and the fitted magnet signals grip-complete to the PLC.
PCB test fixture actuation
Pressing a micro switch or probe block inside a PCB test jig needs only a few tens of newtons; 56.5 N push at 0.5 MPa is ample, and a CMSE switch confirms the rod reached the test position every cycle.
Light clamping in a micro drilling cell
Holding a small aluminium bracket against a stop during a 3 mm drilling op: the 25 mm stroke clamps and clears in a tight fixture footprint, and the twin guide rods stop the clamp plate twisting under side load.
Is the Airtac TACE Guided Compact Cylinder TACE12X25S the Right Cylinder?
This is the smallest bore in the range, so sizing goes one way: if 56.5 N of push at 0.5 MPa is marginal, step up to the 16 mm bore, which delivers 100.5 N at the same pressure - nearly double. The 25 mm stroke is well inside the 50 mm maximum standard stroke for a 12 mm bore, so no made-to-order build is needed. The piston drifts when air is lost, so add a rod lock or pilot check valve wherever the load must stay put.
FB flange, CA/CB clevis, CR and FTC mountings are available, and because the -S magnet is fitted on this model, CMSE / DMSE reed or solid-state switches mount directly for stroke-end signalling. The rod ends in an M3x0.5 female thread for standard tooling, and the air port is M5x0.8.
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 TACE12X25S 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. For sizing, treat about 34 N as the usable working force at 0.5 MPa, which is roughly a 2.9 kg vertical lift with a 2:1 margin.
The ISO 21287 short body saves about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, so it fits shallow jigs, guards and gantries. A fixed TPU bumper at each end absorbs end-of-stroke impact. This model carries the optional -S magnet, so CMSE / DMSE reed or solid-state switches mount in the body slots; FB flange, CA/CB clevis, CR and FTC mountings are offered, the rod ends in an M3x0.5 female thread, and the air port is M5x0.8.
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