Airtac TACE Guided Compact Cylinder TACE16X5
The AirTAC Airtac TACE Guided Compact Cylinder TACE16X5 is a genuine double acting, non-rotating ISO 21287 compact air cylinder with a Ø16mm bore and 5mm 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
- Stroke5 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 TACE16X5
A double acting, non-rotating compact cylinder built to ISO 21287, the TACE16X5 pairs a 16 mm bore with a very short 5 mm stroke and an 8 mm rod. Twin guide rods on a yoke stop the tooling rotating and carry side load, so a small gripper or 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.
The hard-anodized aluminium body with an S45C hard-chrome plated rod saves about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, so it slots into tight fixtures and pick stations where a full-length body will not fit. Plan for roughly 60 N of real work at 0.5 MPa, about 0.6 of the push force, and expect it to lift about 5 kg vertically with a 2:1 margin. A fixed TPU bumper absorbs end-of-stroke energy at both ends, and the optional -S magnet adds CMSE / DMSE switch sensing.
Airtac TACE Guided Compact Cylinder TACE16X5 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac TACE Guided Compact Cylinder TACE16X5 |
|---|---|
| Series | TACE compact cylinder |
| Standard | ISO 21287 |
| Bore size | Ø16 mm |
| Stroke | 5 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 TACE16X5
| TACE | ISO 21287 compact cylinder (non-rotating (twin-guide yoke)). |
|---|---|
| 16 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×5 | 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 TACE16X5 Is Used
PCB test probe press
On an inline ICT fixture, the 5 mm stroke presses a pogo-pin probe block onto PCB test points while the twin guide rods keep the block square to the board; 100.5 N at 0.5 MPa gives reliable contact pressure.
Micro part ejection from a nest
On a rotary indexing table assembling connector pins, the short body reaches into a tight nest and nudges each finished part off at cycle rates the 30-500 mm/s speed range easily covers.
Diagnostics cassette clamp
On an in-vitro diagnostics deck, the cylinder clamps microfluidic cassettes during reagent dispensing; the 5 mm stroke is just enough to clear loading, and the non-rotating yoke holds the clamp face flat.
Is the Airtac TACE Guided Compact Cylinder TACE16X5 the Right Cylinder?
For this task the TACE16X5 sits between the 12 mm bore (56.5 N push at 0.5 MPa) and the 20 mm bore (157.1 N push at 0.5 MPa); step down if 60 N of usable force covers the load, step up if you need more margin. The 5 mm stroke is well inside the 75 mm standard range for this bore, so no made-to-order length is involved. Air ports are M5x0.8 with PT threads and the rod ends in a female M4x0.7 thread; mounting choices are FB flange, CA/CB clevis, CR and FTC. The piston drifts if air is lost - it is not a lock, so add a rod lock or pilot check valve for a held load. Order the -S code if you want the magnet for 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 TACE16X5 FAQ
At 0.5 MPa the 16 mm bore pushes 100.5 N and pulls 75.4 N; at 0.7 MPa push is 140.7 N and pull is 105.6 N. The theoretical maximum is 20.5 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Operating range is 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi) with 1.5 MPa (215 psi) proof pressure, air filtered to 40 um, temperature -20 to +70 C, and speed 30-500 mm/s.
It is an ISO 21287 compact cylinder whose 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 energy. Mounting options are FB flange, CA/CB clevis, CR and FTC. Position sensing requires the optional -S magnet code; without it no CMSE or DMSE switch can be mounted.
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