Airtac TACE Guided Compact Cylinder TACE12X5S
The AirTAC Airtac TACE Guided Compact Cylinder TACE12X5S 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.
- Ready in 3–5 business days. That is the time we take to process the order and hand it to the carrier. Transit time after that depends on the destination.
About the Airtac TACE Guided Compact Cylinder TACE12X5S
Double acting and non-rotating, the AirTAC TACE12X5S pairs a 12 mm bore with a 5 mm stroke in an ISO 21287 compact body. 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 push and 59.4 N pull, with a theoretical 11.5 kgf at 1.0 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 is exactly what tight jigs and miniature fixtures need.
For real work, plan on roughly 33.9 N of usable push at 0.5 MPa - about 60% of the raw rating - which lifts about 2.9 kg vertically with a 2:1 margin. The hard-anodized aluminium body runs an S45C hard-chrome-plated rod, and a fixed TPU bumper at each end absorbs end-of-stroke energy. This model carries the optional -S magnet, so CMSE / DMSE reed or solid-state switches can be mounted in the body slots for end-position sensing. Supply air filtered to 40 um at 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi); speed range 30-500 mm/s.
Airtac TACE Guided Compact Cylinder TACE12X5S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac TACE Guided Compact Cylinder TACE12X5S |
|---|---|
| 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 TACE12X5S
| 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 TACE12X5S Is Used
Micro part ejection
A 5 mm stroke with 56.5 N push at 0.5 MPa is enough to nudge small stamped terminals or plastic inserts out of a shallow nest on an assembly fixture, and the twin-guide yoke keeps the ejector pin aligned.
Switch-confirmed test jig
Because this -S model carries the magnet, CMSE / DMSE switches mounted in the body slots confirm clamp-or-release state on a compact electronics test fixture where every millimetre of body length counts.
Small-component gripper
Twin guide rods stop the gripper jaws rotating and carry side load, so the cylinder can close on connectors or SMT trays directly, with about 2.9 kg of vertical lift capacity at a 2:1 margin.
Is the Airtac TACE Guided Compact Cylinder TACE12X5S the Right Cylinder?
At the bottom of the range there is no smaller bore, so size up if 56.5 N of push at 0.5 MPa is marginal: the 16 mm bore delivers 100.5 N push and 75.4 N pull at the same pressure. Note that the piston drifts when air is lost - it does not lock or hold a load - so add a rod lock or pilot check valve where a held position matters. Mounting choices are FB flange, CA/CB clevis, CR and FTC, and the rod end is a female M3x0.5 thread with a PT port; the -S magnet on this model pairs 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 TACE12X5S FAQ
At 0.5 MPa it pushes 56.5 N and pulls 42.4 N; at 0.7 MPa the figures are 79.2 N push and 59.4 N pull. The theoretical maximum is 11.5 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Operating pressure spans 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi), proof pressure is 1.5 MPa (215 psi), and speed runs 30-500 mm/s with air filtered to 40 um.
It is an ISO 21287 compact cylinder whose short body saves about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, with a fixed TPU bumper at each end absorbing end-of-stroke energy. This -S model carries the magnet, so CMSE / DMSE reed or solid-state switches mount in the body slots; without the -S code there is no magnet. Mounting options are FB flange, CA/CB clevis, CR and FTC. The cylinder does not hold position when air is lost - use a rod lock or pilot check valve for a held load.
Authorized Export Seller
Genuine AirTAC parts produced by AirTAC factory.
1-Year Warranty
Covers non-human-caused product damage.
Fast Dispatch
Standard models are processed and dispatched in 3-5 business days.
Fast Reply
Most inquiries answered within 7-8 hours.
Request a Quote for Airtac TACE Guided Compact Cylinder TACE12X5S
Send us the quantity and destination. We confirm price, stock and lead time — usually within 7-8 hours.