Airtac TACE Guided Compact Cylinder TACE16X25
The AirTAC Airtac TACE Guided Compact Cylinder TACE16X25 is a genuine double acting, non-rotating ISO 21287 compact air cylinder with a Ø16mm bore and 25mm 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
- Stroke25 mm
- Port sizeM5×0.8
- Acting typeDouble acting, non-rotating
- Rod threadM4×0.7
- 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 TACE16X25
The TACE16X25 is a double acting, non-rotating compact cylinder built to ISO 21287: a 16 mm bore with a 25 mm stroke, a hard-anodized aluminium body and an 8 mm S45C hard-chrome-plated rod. Twin guide rods on a yoke stop the tooling rotating and carry side load, so a small gripper or press plate stays square without an external guide. 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 and 105.6 N, with a theoretical 20.5 kgf at 1.0 MPa.
Plan on roughly 60 N of real work at 0.5 MPa (about 0.6 of the push force), which lifts about 5 kg vertically with a 2:1 margin. The short body saves about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, so it slots into tight jigs, guards and gantries. A fixed TPU bumper at each end absorbs end-of-stroke energy, and the optional -S magnet lets you fit CMSE / DMSE switches when position sensing is needed.
Airtac TACE Guided Compact Cylinder TACE16X25 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac TACE Guided Compact Cylinder TACE16X25 |
|---|---|
| Series | TACE compact cylinder |
| Standard | ISO 21287 |
| Bore size | Ø16 mm |
| Stroke | 25 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 TACE16X25
| TACE | ISO 21287 compact cylinder (non-rotating (twin-guide yoke)). |
|---|---|
| 16 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×25 | 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 TACE16X25 Is Used
Connector nest ejection
Ejects finished automotive connector housings from a machining or assembly nest with a 25 mm push, the twin guide yoke keeping the ejector plate dead square to the nest.
Blister tray gating
Pushes misaligned blister trays from a pharma packaging lane onto the reject conveyor; about 100 N at 0.5 MPa is ample for lightweight plastic trays.
Small gripper closing
Drives the jaws of a pick-and-place gripper closing on plastic hose fittings, where the twin guide rods hold the jaws parallel without an external guide.
Is the Airtac TACE Guided Compact Cylinder TACE16X25 the Right Cylinder?
For lighter ejection or clamping work, the 12 mm bore gives 56.5 N push at 0.5 MPa; for more force in the same footprint class, step up to the 20 mm bore at 157.1 N. The 16 mm bore at 100.5 N push sits between them and suits 25 mm moves on small parts. Remember 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, the rod end carries a female M4x0.7 thread, and the optional -S magnet enables CMSE / DMSE switch sensing.
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 TACE16X25 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), proof pressure 1.5 MPa (215 psi), and speed runs 30-500 mm/s on 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 hard-anodized aluminium body, an 8 mm hard-chrome rod, fixed TPU bumpers at both ends and M5x0.8 ports. Mounting options include FB flange and CA/CB clevis, and the rod end is female M4x0.7. The -S magnet is optional - order it if you want to fit CMSE or DMSE switches.
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