Airtac TACE Guided Compact Cylinder TACE16X25S
The AirTAC Airtac TACE Guided Compact Cylinder TACE16X25S 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)
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About the Airtac TACE Guided Compact Cylinder TACE16X25S
A double acting compact cylinder from the AirTAC ISO 21287 line, the TACE16X25S pairs a 16 mm bore with a 25 mm stroke and 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, with a theoretical 20.5 kgf at 1.0 MPa. The 8 mm hard-chrome-plated S45C rod carries a female M4x0.7 thread, and the air port is M5x0.8.
For real work, plan on roughly 60 N of usable push at 0.5 MPa (about 0.6 of the rating), which lifts about 5 kg vertically with a 2:1 margin. The hard-anodized aluminium body and roller-burnished bore resist wear, fixed TPU bumpers absorb end-of-stroke energy at both ends, and the short body saves about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder. The -S code on this model means the magnet is fitted, so CMSE / DMSE reed or solid-state switches mount directly in the body slots.
Airtac TACE Guided Compact Cylinder TACE16X25S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac TACE Guided Compact Cylinder TACE16X25S |
|---|---|
| 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 TACE16X25S
| 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 TACE16X25S Is Used
PCB test fixture lid
Slides a test lid 25 mm over a circuit board in an electronics assembly cell; the twin-guide yoke keeps the lid square without an external guide, and the fitted magnet signals closed through a CMSE switch.
Cosmetic cap ejection
Pushes a capped sample off a nest on a small packaging line at 30-500 mm/s; about 60 N of usable push at 0.5 MPa moves light plastic parts without crushing them.
Lab sample clamp
Clamps a slide or small vial inside a compact analytical instrument; the short body saves about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder in tight housings.
Is the Airtac TACE Guided Compact Cylinder TACE16X25S the Right Cylinder?
At 100.5 N push (75.4 N pull) at 0.5 MPa, the 16 mm bore sits between the 12 mm bore (56.5 N push) and the 20 mm bore (157.1 N push) - step down for lighter pick-and-place, up if the tooling needs more grip. The 25 mm stroke is well inside the 75 mm standard limit for this bore. Air pressure runs 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi) with speed 30-500 mm/s. The rod drifts if air is lost, so add a rod lock or pilot check valve where a held load matters. FB flange, CA/CB clevis, CR and FTC mountings all fit, and the fitted -S magnet accepts CMSE / 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 TACE16X25S 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 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 rod speed runs 30-500 mm/s.
The ISO 21287 short body saves about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, so it fits shallow jigs, guards and gantries. Fixed TPU bumpers at both ends absorb end-of-stroke energy. Because this model carries the -S code, the magnet is fitted and CMSE / DMSE reed or solid-state switches mount directly in the body slots. Mountings include FB flange, CA/CB clevis, CR and FTC.
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