Airtac TACE Guided Compact Cylinder TACE12X30S
The AirTAC Airtac TACE Guided Compact Cylinder TACE12X30S is a genuine double acting, non-rotating ISO 21287 compact air cylinder with a Ø12mm bore and 30mm 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
- Stroke30 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 TACE12X30S
The TACE12X30S is a double acting, non-rotating compact cylinder built to ISO 21287, with a 12 mm bore and a 30 mm stroke. Twin guide rods on a yoke stop the tooling rotating and carry side load, so a gripper or plate stays square without an 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, with a theoretical maximum of 11.5 kgf at 1.0 MPa.
In practice, plan on about 34 N of real work at 0.5 MPa (roughly 0.6 of the push force), which is a vertical lift equivalent of about 5.8 kg, or roughly 2.9 kg with a 2:1 margin. The hard-anodized aluminium body saves about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, so it fits tight jigs, guards and gantries. As an -S model it carries the optional magnet, so CMSE / DMSE reed or solid-state switches can be mounted in the body slots for end-of-stroke sensing. The port is M5x0.8, the rod end is female M3x0.5, and a fixed TPU bumper sits at both ends.
Airtac TACE Guided Compact Cylinder TACE12X30S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac TACE Guided Compact Cylinder TACE12X30S |
|---|---|
| Series | TACE compact cylinder |
| Standard | ISO 21287 |
| Bore size | Ø12 mm |
| Stroke | 30 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 TACE12X30S
| TACE | ISO 21287 compact cylinder (non-rotating (twin-guide yoke)). |
|---|---|
| 12 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×30 | 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 TACE12X30S Is Used
Small-part ejection on an SMT feeder
The 56.5 N push at 0.5 MPa is enough to nudge tiny electronic components off a pick nest, while the 30 mm stroke keeps the mechanism inside a compact feeder head.
PCB push-off with position feedback
On an electronics assembly bench, the fitted -S magnet lets a CMSE or DMSE switch confirm extend and retract, and the twin-guide yoke keeps the pusher square to the board edge.
Vial seating in a pharma packaging line
A light 34 N working force at 0.5 MPa seats stoppers or seats vials into trays without crushing, and the short ISO 21287 body slots into crowded guard space.
Is the Airtac TACE Guided Compact Cylinder TACE12X30S the Right Cylinder?
At the bottom of the range, this 12 mm bore delivers 56.5 N push at 0.5 MPa; if that is marginal for your load, the next size up, the 16 mm bore TACE16, pushes 100.5 N at the same pressure. The 30 mm stroke sits inside the 50 mm maximum standard stroke for this bore, so no made-to-order length is needed. It does not hold position when air is lost - the piston drifts - so fit a rod lock or pilot check valve where a load must stay put. Mounting choices are FB flange, CA/CB clevis, CR and FTC, and the -S magnet on this model pairs directly with CMSE / DMSE switches.
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 TACE12X30S FAQ
At 0.5 MPa the 12 mm bore pushes 56.5 N and pulls 42.4 N. At 0.7 MPa push rises to 79.2 N and pull to 59.4 N. The theoretical maximum is 11.5 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Operating pressure is 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi) with a proof pressure of 1.5 MPa (215 psi), speed runs 30-500 mm/s, and the rod end is a female M3x0.5 thread on a 6 mm rod.
The ISO 21287 short body saves about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, and a fixed TPU bumper absorbs end-of-stroke energy at both ends. Mounting options include FB flange, CA/CB clevis, CR and FTC. Because this is the -S version, the magnet is fitted and CMSE / DMSE reed or solid-state switches can be clamped in the body slots; models ordered without -S carry no magnet.
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