Airtac TACE Guided Compact Cylinder TACE12X45S
The AirTAC Airtac TACE Guided Compact Cylinder TACE12X45S is a genuine double acting, non-rotating ISO 21287 compact air cylinder with a Ø12mm bore and 45mm 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
- Stroke45 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 TACE12X45S
Built as a double acting, non-rotating compact cylinder, the AirTAC TACE12X45S pairs a 12 mm bore and 45 mm stroke with a 6 mm rod that ends in an M3x0.5 female thread. 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. At 0.5 MPa it pushes 56.5 N and pulls 42.4 N through an M5x0.8 port; at 0.7 MPa those figures reach 79.2 N and 59.4 N, with a theoretical maximum of 11.5 kgf at 1.0 MPa.
The ISO 21287 short body saves about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, so it fits tight jigs, guards and gantries. Plan on roughly 34 N of usable push at 0.5 MPa, which lifts about 2.9 kg vertically with a 2:1 margin. The -S magnet this model carries lets CMSE / DMSE reed or solid-state switches report end positions, and a fixed TPU bumper at each end absorbs stroke-end energy. Operating range: 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi) of air filtered to 40 um, -20 to +70 C, speed 30-500 mm/s.
Airtac TACE Guided Compact Cylinder TACE12X45S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac TACE Guided Compact Cylinder TACE12X45S |
|---|---|
| Series | TACE compact cylinder |
| Standard | ISO 21287 |
| Bore size | Ø12 mm |
| Stroke | 45 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 TACE12X45S
| TACE | ISO 21287 compact cylinder (non-rotating (twin-guide yoke)). |
|---|---|
| 12 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×45 | 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 TACE12X45S Is Used
SMD feeder ejection
56.5 N of push at 0.5 MPa ejects small electronic components from tape feeders, while the fitted -S magnet and a CMSE switch confirm the rod has returned home.
Dental implant marking jig
Twin guide rods on the yoke keep a light marking die square over the 45 mm stroke, so the impression lands true without an external guide.
Vial sorting in lab automation
The compact body fits under a microscope-stage gantry where an ISO 15552 profile cylinder would not, sorting vials at speeds up to 500 mm/s.
Is the Airtac TACE Guided Compact Cylinder TACE12X45S the Right Cylinder?
Bore 12 is the smallest in the TACE range, so step up when you need more force: a TACE16X45S pushes 100.5 N at 0.5 MPa against this model's 56.5 N. If the load must stay put when air is lost, add a rod lock or pilot check valve, because the piston drifts without one. Mounting choices are FB flange, CA/CB clevis, CR and FTC, and the -S magnet already fitted accepts CMSE / DMSE switches 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 TACE12X45S 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. For real work plan on about 34 N, roughly 0.6 of the push rating, which lifts about 2.9 kg vertically with a 2:1 margin.
The ISO 21287 short body saves about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, and a fixed TPU bumper at each end absorbs stroke-end energy. Mounting options are FB flange, CA/CB clevis, CR and FTC. This -S model carries the magnet, so CMSE / DMSE reed or solid-state switches can be clamped in the body slots; models ordered without -S have no magnet.
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