Airtac TACE Guided Compact Cylinder TACE16X15S
The AirTAC Airtac TACE Guided Compact Cylinder TACE16X15S 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 TACE16X15S
A double acting, non-rotating compact cylinder built to ISO 21287, the TACE16X15S pairs a 16 mm bore with a 15 mm stroke and twin guide rods on a yoke that stop tooling rotating and carry side load. At 0.5 MPa it pushes 100.5 N and pulls 75.4 N; at 0.7 MPa those figures rise to 140.7 N push and 105.6 N pull, with a theoretical 20.5 kgf at 1.0 MPa. The short body saves about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, so it slots into tight fixtures and guarded cells where a full-length body simply will not fit.
Plan for roughly 60 N of real work at 0.5 MPa, and expect the rod to lift about 5 kg vertically with a 2:1 margin. The hard-anodized aluminium body carries an S45C hard-chrome plated rod with an M4x0.7 female thread, and the piston runs at 30-500 mm/s on air filtered to 40 um at 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi). Because the -S magnet is fitted on this model, CMSE or DMSE switches can report end positions directly.
Airtac TACE Guided Compact Cylinder TACE16X15S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac TACE Guided Compact Cylinder TACE16X15S |
|---|---|
| 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 TACE16X15S
| 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 TACE16X15S Is Used
Micro part ejection
Nudges small stamped terminals off a die in a connector assembly machine; the 15 mm stroke clears the part while the 100.5 N push at 0.5 MPa handles the breakaway.
Vision check slide
Slides a small bracket under a camera on an electronics inspection line; the fitted -S magnet with a DMSE switch confirms the extend position before the shot.
Light gripper closing
Closes a two-jaw gripper on small plastic housings in a pick station; the twin guide yoke keeps the jaws square without any external guide rail.
Is the Airtac TACE Guided Compact Cylinder TACE16X15S the Right Cylinder?
Choose this 16 mm bore when your clamp or transfer needs more than the 12 mm bore's 56.5 N push but less than the 20 mm bore's 157.1 N push at 0.5 MPa. Remember the piston drifts if air is lost - it holds no position on its own, so add a rod lock or pilot check valve for a suspended load. Mounting choices cover FB flange, CA/CB clevis, CR and FTC, and the fitted -S magnet means CMSE or DMSE switches work straight away.
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 TACE16X15S FAQ
At 0.5 MPa the 16 mm bore pushes 100.5 N and pulls 75.4 N. At 0.7 MPa it pushes 140.7 N and pulls 105.6 N. The theoretical maximum is 20.5 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Operating pressure is 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi) with a 1.5 MPa (215 psi) proof pressure, and speed runs 30-500 mm/s.
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 can be clamped into the body slots.
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