Airtac TACE Guided Compact Cylinder TACE16X20S
The AirTAC Airtac TACE Guided Compact Cylinder TACE16X20S is a genuine double acting, non-rotating ISO 21287 compact air cylinder with a Ø16mm bore and 20mm 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
- Stroke20 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 TACE16X20S
The TACE16X20S is a double acting, non-rotating compact cylinder built to ISO 21287: a 16 mm bore driving an 8 mm rod over a 20 mm stroke, with twin guide rods on a yoke that stop the 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. The short body saves about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, so it fits tight jigs, guards and gantries where a full-length cylinder will not.
For real work, plan on roughly 60 N of usable push at 0.5 MPa (about 0.6 of the rating), which is enough to lift about 5 kg vertically with a 2:1 margin. The -S code on this model means the magnet is fitted, so CMSE or DMSE reed and solid-state switches can be slid into the slots around the body for position feedback. A hard-anodized aluminium body with a roller-burnished bore, an S45C hard-chrome-plated rod and fixed TPU bumpers at both ends complete the build; air supply is filtered to 40 um at 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi), with speed from 30-500 mm/s.
Airtac TACE Guided Compact Cylinder TACE16X20S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac TACE Guided Compact Cylinder TACE16X20S |
|---|---|
| Series | TACE compact cylinder |
| Standard | ISO 21287 |
| Bore size | Ø16 mm |
| Stroke | 20 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 TACE16X20S
| TACE | ISO 21287 compact cylinder (non-rotating (twin-guide yoke)). |
|---|---|
| 16 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×20 | 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 TACE16X20S Is Used
Ejecting small parts from an SMD tray fixture
A 100.5 N push at 0.5 MPa is ample to nudge finished connectors or sensors off a pick fixture, and the 20 mm stroke matches shallow tray pockets. Twin guide rods keep the pusher square to the part.
Position feedback on a lab dispensing head
With the fitted -S magnet, a CMSE or DMSE switch confirms extend and retract of a 20 mm dispense or probe cycle, and the twin-guide yoke stops the nozzle rotating between shots.
Kicking small cartons on a packaging conveyor
At about 5 kg of vertical-lift equivalent with a 2:1 margin, this cylinder reliably diverts lightweight cartons or blisters on a line, and the short ISO 21287 body mounts where space is tight.
Is the Airtac TACE Guided Compact Cylinder TACE16X20S the Right Cylinder?
Sizing between neighbours: the bore 12 TACE gives 56.5 N push at 0.5 MPa, while stepping up to bore 20 raises that to 157.1 N - this 16 mm model sits between them at 100.5 N push and 75.4 N pull. Note that the rod drifts if air is lost, so for a load that must stay put add a rod lock or pilot check valve. FB flange, CA/CB clevis, CR and FTC mountings suit the yoke body, and because the -S magnet is fitted on this model, CMSE / DMSE switches can report position anywhere along the 20 mm stroke.
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 TACE16X20S FAQ
At 0.5 MPa it pushes 100.5 N and pulls 75.4 N; at 0.7 MPa, 140.7 N push and 105.6 N pull. The theoretical maximum at 1.0 MPa is 20.5 kgf. Operating pressure is 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi) with a 1.5 MPa (215 psi) proof pressure, speed runs 30-500 mm/s, and the temperature range is -20 to +70 C.
The ISO 21287 short body saves about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, and twin guide rods on a yoke keep a gripper or plate square without an external guide. Fixed TPU bumpers absorb end-of-stroke shock at both ends. This -S model carries the optional magnet, so CMSE / DMSE switches can be slid into the body slots; the bore 16 port is M5x0.8 and the rod end is a female M4x0.7 thread.
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