Airtac TACE Guided Compact Cylinder TACE16X10S
The AirTAC Airtac TACE Guided Compact Cylinder TACE16X10S is a genuine double acting, non-rotating ISO 21287 compact air cylinder with a Ø16mm bore and 10mm 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.
- BoreØ16 mm
- Stroke10 mm
- Port sizeM5×0.8
- Acting typeDouble acting, non-rotating
- Rod threadM4×0.7
- CushionFixed TPU bumper (both ends)
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About the Airtac TACE Guided Compact Cylinder TACE16X10S
Double acting and non-rotating, the AirTAC TACE16X10S pairs a 16 mm ISO 21287 compact bore with a 10 mm stroke: at 0.5 MPa it pushes 100.5 N and pulls 75.4 N, rising to 140.7 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 clamping plate stays square without any external guide.
The hard-anodized aluminium body saves about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, which is why this short frame drops into tight jigs and pick-and-place heads a full-length body cannot enter. This -S version carries the optional magnet, so CMSE or DMSE switches can report rod position along the body slots. As a working rule, plan for about 60 N of real work at 0.5 MPa, and the 8 mm hard-chrome S45C rod lifts about 5 kg vertically with a 2:1 margin.
Airtac TACE Guided Compact Cylinder TACE16X10S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac TACE Guided Compact Cylinder TACE16X10S |
|---|---|
| Series | TACE compact cylinder |
| Standard | ISO 21287 |
| Bore size | Ø16 mm |
| Stroke | 10 mm |
| Acting type | Double acting, non-rotating |
| Port size | M5×0.8 |
| Rod thread | M4×0.7 |
| 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 75 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 (Ø16mm)
| Pressure | Push force | Pull force |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 MPa | 101 N | 75 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 141 N | 106 N |
| Max (@1.0 MPa) | 21 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 TACE16X10S
| TACE | ISO 21287 compact cylinder (non-rotating (twin-guide yoke)). |
|---|---|
| 16 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×10 | 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 TACE16X10S Is Used
Terminal ejection from a micro die
A 10 mm stroke is enough to push small stamped terminals out of a shallow die pocket on a connector assembly machine, with 100.5 N at 0.5 MPa clearing the part every cycle.
Kicker on a tabletop conveyor
Mounted across a miniature belt line, the twin-guide yoke nudges small trays or blister packs off the lane without twisting, handling parts of about 5 kg with a 2:1 margin.
Nozzle clamp on a filling head
In a compact filling or dispensing head, the short body clamps a nozzle plate square to the work, and CMSE switches confirm the clamp is closed before product flows.
Is the Airtac TACE Guided Compact Cylinder TACE16X10S the Right Cylinder?
At 100.5 N push (0.5 MPa) this 16 mm bore sits between the 12 mm size (56.5 N) and the 20 mm size (157.1 N): step down when the part is lighter and space is extreme, step up for heavier clamping. The 10 mm stroke is well inside the 75 mm maximum standard stroke for this bore, so it ships as a standard item. Remember the piston drifts if air is lost, so fit a rod lock or pilot check valve where a load must stay put. Mounting options are FB flange, CA/CB clevis, CR and FTC, and the -S magnet on this model lets CMSE or DMSE switches be added at any time.
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 TACE16X10S FAQ
At 0.5 MPa it pushes 100.5 N and pulls 75.4 N; at 0.7 MPa the push rises to 140.7 N. The theoretical maximum is 20.5 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Operating pressure is 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi) with proof pressure of 1.5 MPa (215 psi), and rod speed runs 30-500 mm/s on air filtered to 40 um.
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 energy. Mounting choices are FB flange, CA/CB clevis, CR and FTC. Because this model carries the optional -S magnet, CMSE or DMSE reed or solid-state switches can be clamped into the body slots to signal end of stroke.
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