Airtac TACE Guided Compact Cylinder TACE12X5
The AirTAC Airtac TACE Guided Compact Cylinder TACE12X5 is a genuine double acting, non-rotating ISO 21287 compact air cylinder with a Ø12mm bore and 5mm 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
- Stroke5 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 TACE12X5
The TACE12X5 is a double acting, non-rotating compact cylinder built to ISO 21287: a 12 mm bore with a short 5 mm stroke on a hard-anodized aluminium body. Twin guide rods on a yoke stop the tooling rotating, 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; at 0.7 MPa that rises to 79.2 N push and 59.4 N pull, with a theoretical peak 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 tight fixtures and guarding where a full-length cylinder will not. Plan on roughly 34 N of usable push at 0.5 MPa, about 60% of the rating, which lifts about 2.9 kg vertically with a 2:1 margin. The -S magnet is optional: without it no CMSE or DMSE switch can be fitted. A fixed TPU bumper absorbs end-of-stroke energy at both ends.
Airtac TACE Guided Compact Cylinder TACE12X5 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac TACE Guided Compact Cylinder TACE12X5 |
|---|---|
| Series | TACE compact cylinder |
| Standard | ISO 21287 |
| Bore size | Ø12 mm |
| Stroke | 5 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 TACE12X5
| TACE | ISO 21287 compact cylinder (non-rotating (twin-guide yoke)). |
|---|---|
| 12 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×5 | 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 TACE12X5 Is Used
Connector pin ejection
A 5 mm stroke is ideal for nudging a finished USB or sensor connector off its nest in an electronics assembly machine; the twin-guide yoke keeps the push square on the part.
Microplate handling
With about 2.9 kg of vertical lift capacity at a 2:1 margin, the TACE12X5 can raise small vials or a loaded sample tray in a laboratory dispensing station.
PCB press-check fixture
In a solder or test jig, the 56.5 N push at 0.5 MPa presses a small circuit board onto contact pins, and the non-rotating rods keep the head aligned.
Is the Airtac TACE Guided Compact Cylinder TACE12X5 the Right Cylinder?
The 5 mm stroke sits well inside the 50 mm maximum standard stroke for this 12 mm bore, so no made-to-order length is needed. If 56.5 N of push at 0.5 MPa is marginal for the job, step up to the 16 mm bore, which delivers 100.5 N at the same pressure. The piston drifts when air is lost, so add a rod lock or pilot check valve wherever a held load matters. Mount with FB, CA, CB, CR or FTC, and order the -S code if CMSE or DMSE switch sensing is required.
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 TACE12X5 FAQ
At 0.5 MPa the TACE12X5 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), speed is 30-500 mm/s, and the air must be filtered to 40 um.
FB flange, CA/CB clevis, CR and FTC mounts are available; the rod end carries a female M3x0.5 thread and the air port is M5x0.8. Position sensing requires the optional -S magnet, which lets CMSE or DMSE switches read the piston; without -S there is no magnet. The body is hard-anodized aluminium with an S45C hard-chrome rod, and fixed TPU bumpers absorb end-of-stroke energy at both ends.
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