Airtac TACE Guided Compact Cylinder TACE16X30S
The AirTAC Airtac TACE Guided Compact Cylinder TACE16X30S is a genuine double acting, non-rotating ISO 21287 compact air cylinder with a Ø16mm bore and 30mm 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
- Stroke30 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 TACE16X30S
The AirTAC TACE16X30S works double acting: air extends and retracts the 8 mm rod through a 30 mm stroke. Its 16 mm bore delivers 100.5 N push and 75.4 N pull at 0.5 MPa, rising to 140.7 N push 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 - a real edge over a plain compact cylinder. The hard-anodized aluminium body with S45C hard-chrome rod runs on air filtered to 40 um at 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi) and 30-500 mm/s.
Because the short ISO 21287 body saves about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, it slips into tight jigs, guards and gantries where a full-length cylinder will not. Plan for about 60 N of real work at 0.5 MPa rather than the full rating - roughly a 5 kg vertical lift with a 2:1 margin. The -S magnet this model carries lets CMSE / DMSE reed or solid-state switches report end positions, and a fixed TPU bumper absorbs energy at both ends.
Airtac TACE Guided Compact Cylinder TACE16X30S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac TACE Guided Compact Cylinder TACE16X30S |
|---|---|
| Series | TACE compact cylinder |
| Standard | ISO 21287 |
| Bore size | Ø16 mm |
| Stroke | 30 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 TACE16X30S
| TACE | ISO 21287 compact cylinder (non-rotating (twin-guide yoke)). |
|---|---|
| 16 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×30 | 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 TACE16X30S Is Used
CNC fixture part ejection
Ejecting finished bushings from a 30 mm-deep pocket on a small CNC fixture - the 100.5 N push at 0.5 MPa clears the part while the twin-guide yoke keeps the pusher square to the bore.
Bench clamping of brackets
Clamping thin aluminium brackets during a bench-top soldering or gluing step, where the 75.4 N pull retracts cleanly and CMSE / DMSE switches on the -S magnet confirm clamp state.
Light conveyor part kicking
Kicking small cartons or blister packs sideways on a light conveyor lane - about 60 N of usable force at 0.5 MPa handles parts up to roughly 5 kg on low-friction guides.
Is the Airtac TACE Guided Compact Cylinder TACE16X30S the Right Cylinder?
For a lighter touch, the bore 12 size pushes 56.5 N at 0.5 MPa; step up to bore 20 for 157.1 N. This 16 mm model sits between them with 100.5 N push and 75.4 N pull at 0.5 MPa. Remember the piston drifts if air is lost - it never locks, so add a rod lock or pilot check valve where a load must stay put. FB flange, CA/CB clevis, CR and FTC mountings suit the same short body, and the -S magnet is already fitted for CMSE / DMSE switch mounting. The rod end is an M4x0.7 female thread on an M5x0.8 (PT) ported body.
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 TACE16X30S FAQ
At 0.5 MPa it pushes 100.5 N and pulls 75.4 N; at 0.7 MPa push rises to 140.7 N and pull to 105.6 N; the theoretical maximum is 20.5 kgf at 1.0 MPa. The rod is 8 mm with an M4x0.7 female thread, and the port is M5x0.8 (PT).
The ISO 21287 short body saves about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder. A fixed TPU bumper at each end absorbs end-of-stroke energy. This model carries the optional -S magnet, so CMSE / DMSE reed or solid-state switches can be mounted for position feedback. It does not hold position if air is lost - fit a rod lock or pilot check valve for a held load.
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