Airtac TACE Guided Compact Cylinder TACE16X15
The AirTAC Airtac TACE Guided Compact Cylinder TACE16X15 is a genuine double acting, non-rotating ISO 21287 compact air cylinder with a Ø16mm bore and 15mm 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
- Stroke15 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 TACE16X15
The TACE16X15 is a double acting, non-rotating compact cylinder built to ISO 21287: a 16 mm bore with a 15 mm stroke, an 8 mm hard-chrome-plated S45C rod and M5x0.8 ports. 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 gripper or plate stays square without an external guide.
The short ISO 21287 body saves about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, so this 15 mm stroke tucks into tight jigs, guards and small pick-and-place heads. As a working figure, plan for roughly 60 N of real push at 0.5 MPa, enough to lift about 5 kg vertically with a 2:1 margin. A fixed TPU bumper absorbs end-of-stroke energy at both ends, and the roller-burnished, hard-anodized aluminium body resists wear. The magnet is not fitted on this code; order the optional -S version if you want CMSE or DMSE switch sensing.
Airtac TACE Guided Compact Cylinder TACE16X15 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac TACE Guided Compact Cylinder TACE16X15 |
|---|---|
| Series | TACE compact cylinder |
| Standard | ISO 21287 |
| Bore size | Ø16 mm |
| Stroke | 15 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 TACE16X15
| TACE | ISO 21287 compact cylinder (non-rotating (twin-guide yoke)). |
|---|---|
| 16 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×15 | 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 TACE16X15 Is Used
Drilling fixture clamp
Clamps a machined aluminium bracket against a drill jig. The 15 mm stroke is enough to clear part loading, and 100.5 N at 0.5 MPa holds the bracket square while the hole is cut.
Reject gate on a filling line
Kicks underweight bottles off a conveyor into a bin. The twin-guide yoke keeps the pusher paddle from twisting under side load, and the short body fits beside the guard rail.
PCB tray indexing
Advances a small electronics tray one slot per cycle in a test station. At 30-500 mm/s the stroke completes in a fraction of a second, and the female M4x0.7 thread mounts the index finger directly.
Is the Airtac TACE Guided Compact Cylinder TACE16X15 the Right Cylinder?
Between the 12 mm bore (56.5 N push at 0.5 MPa) and the 20 mm bore (157.1 N push at 0.5 MPa), the 16 mm TACE16X15 sits in the light-clamp and small-part-handling band. It runs on 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi) filtered air at 30-500 mm/s, and the female M4x0.7 rod thread takes standard tooling directly. It drifts when air is lost, so add a rod lock or pilot check valve wherever a load must stay held. FB flange, CA/CB clevis, CR and FTC mountings cover the frame options, and the optional -S magnet enables CMSE or 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 TACE16X15 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 (pull 105.6 N). The theoretical maximum at 1.0 MPa is 20.5 kgf. Operating pressure is 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi), proof pressure 1.5 MPa (215 psi), and speed 30-500 mm/s on air filtered to 40 um.
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 and FB, CA, CB, CR or FTC mounting choices. Position sensing requires the optional -S magnet code; without it, no CMSE or DMSE switch can be mounted. It is not a holding device, so use a rod lock or pilot check valve where a load must stay put.
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