Airtac TACE Guided Compact Cylinder TACE12X50S
The AirTAC Airtac TACE Guided Compact Cylinder TACE12X50S 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 TACE12X50S
The TACE12X50S is a double acting, non-rotating compact cylinder built to ISO 21287: a 12 mm bore with a 50 mm stroke, and twin guide rods on a yoke that stop the tooling rotating while carrying side load. 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. Its short body saves about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, so it slots into tight fixtures, guards and gantries where a full-length body will not fit.
The hard-anodized aluminium body carries a hard-chrome plated S45C rod with an M3x0.5 female thread, and air is fed through M5x0.8 ports. A fixed TPU bumper at each end absorbs end-of-stroke shock. Because this model carries the optional -S magnet, CMSE or DMSE reed and solid-state switches clamp straight into the body slots for end-of-stroke signalling. For sizing, treat roughly 34 N (about 0.6 of the push force) as the usable working force at 0.5 MPa - enough to lift about 2.9 kg vertically even with a 2:1 margin. Speed range is 30-500 mm/s across 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi).
Airtac TACE Guided Compact Cylinder TACE12X50S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac TACE Guided Compact Cylinder TACE12X50S |
|---|---|
| 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 TACE12X50S
| 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 TACE12X50S Is Used
Micro part ejection
Pushing small stamped terminals or pins off a die in a connector assembly machine - the roughly 34 N usable force at 0.5 MPa clears lightweight parts cleanly, and the 50 mm stroke reaches deep into the tool.
Vial presence checking
On a pharmaceutical sorting line, the twin guide rods keep a small probe plate square over a tray of vials, while the fitted magnet and a CMSE switch confirm every probe-down cycle.
Miniature gripper actuation
Driving a two-jaw gripper that lifts PCBs or small housings on an electronics assembly head - the non-rotating yoke holds the jaws aligned with no external guide, and the 2.9 kg vertical-lift margin covers light payloads.
Is the Airtac TACE Guided Compact Cylinder TACE12X50S the Right Cylinder?
At 56.5 N push (0.5 MPa) this 12 mm bore suits light pick-and-place heads and small clamping jobs; if your load needs more, step up to the 16 mm bore (100.5 N push) or the 20 mm bore (157.1 N push) in the same compact family. Keep in mind the piston drifts if air is lost - it never locks or brakes a load, so add a rod lock or pilot check valve wherever a held position matters. Mounting choices are FB flange, CA/CB clevis, CR and FTC, and the fitted -S magnet means CMSE or DMSE switches simply clamp onto the body slots without any drilling.
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 TACE12X50S FAQ
At 0.5 MPa the TACE12X50S pushes with 56.5 N and pulls with 42.4 N; at 0.7 MPa the push is 79.2 N and the pull 59.4 N, and the theoretical maximum is 11.5 kgf at 1.0 MPa. The rod is 6 mm with an M3x0.5 female thread, and the air port is M5x0.8. Plan on roughly 34 N of real working force at 0.5 MPa, 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 end-of-stroke shock. Mounting options are FB flange, CA/CB clevis, CR and FTC. This model carries the optional -S magnet, so CMSE or DMSE reed or solid-state switches clamp into the body slots for position signalling.
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