Airtac TACE Guided Compact Cylinder TACE12X50
The AirTAC Airtac TACE Guided Compact Cylinder TACE12X50 is a genuine double acting, non-rotating ISO 21287 compact air cylinder with a Ø12mm bore and 50mm 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
- Stroke50 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 TACE12X50
Compact, double acting and non-rotating, the AirTAC TACE12X50 pairs a 12 mm bore with a 50 mm stroke in an ISO 21287 body. At 0.5 MPa it pushes 56.5 N and pulls 42.4 N, rising to 79.2 N on the extend stroke at 0.7 MPa. 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. The short body saves about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, which matters in tight pick-and-place heads and fixture blocks.
A hard-anodized aluminium body with a 6 mm S45C hard-chrome plated rod, fixed TPU bumpers at both ends and an M5x0.8 port keep service simple. Plan on roughly 34 N of usable push at 0.5 MPa, which lifts about 2.8 kg vertically with a 2:1 margin. The magnet is not fitted on this code; order the optional -S version to enable CMSE / DMSE switches. Operating range is 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi) at 30-500 mm/s.
Airtac TACE Guided Compact Cylinder TACE12X50 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac TACE Guided Compact Cylinder TACE12X50 |
|---|---|
| Series | TACE compact cylinder |
| Standard | ISO 21287 |
| Bore size | Ø12 mm |
| Stroke | 50 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 TACE12X50
| TACE | ISO 21287 compact cylinder (non-rotating (twin-guide yoke)). |
|---|---|
| 12 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×50 | 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 TACE12X50 Is Used
Micro part ejection
Ejects small stamped terminals or connector pins from a fixture nest, where the 56.5 N push at 0.5 MPa is enough and the 50 mm stroke fully clears the part.
Sample tray indexing
In a compact lab analyzer, the twin-guide yoke advances a slide tray 50 mm without the tray twisting, fitting a housing too tight for a full-length cylinder.
Light clamp gate
Clamps a PCB edge or small bracket during solder or test, holding with about 34 N of usable force while the twin guide rods keep the pad square.
Is the Airtac TACE Guided Compact Cylinder TACE12X50 the Right Cylinder?
If 56.5 N of push at 0.5 MPa is marginal, step up to the 16 mm bore (100.5 N) or the 20 mm bore (157.1 N) in the same compact family. Remember the rod drifts when air is lost - for a held load add a rod lock or pilot check valve. Mount with an FB flange, CA/CB clevis, CR or FTC feet, and add the optional -S magnet if CMSE / DMSE position sensing is planned. The female M3x0.5 rod thread takes standard tooling studs.
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 TACE12X50 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. The theoretical maximum is 11.5 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Air must be filtered to 40 um, and the cylinder runs at 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi) with a speed of 30-500 mm/s.
The ISO 21287 body saves about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, with a fixed TPU bumper at each end to absorb end-of-stroke shock. Mounting options are FB, CA, CB, CR and FTC. Sensors need the optional -S magnet code; without it no CMSE or DMSE switch can be mounted.
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