Airtac TACE Guided Compact Cylinder TACE16X50S
The AirTAC Airtac TACE Guided Compact Cylinder TACE16X50S is a genuine double acting, non-rotating ISO 21287 compact air cylinder with a Ø16mm bore and 50mm 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
- Stroke50 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.
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About the Airtac TACE Guided Compact Cylinder TACE16X50S
The TACE16X50S is a double acting, non-rotating compact cylinder built to ISO 21287: a 16 mm bore with a 50 mm stroke, an 8 mm hard-chrome-plated S45C rod and a female M4x0.7 rod thread. 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. 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 maximum of 20.5 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Operating pressure spans 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi), speed 30-500 mm/s, and the fluid is air filtered to 40 um.
The short ISO 21287 body saves about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, so this unit slots into tight jigs, guards and gantries where a full-length cylinder will not fit. Plan for roughly 60 N of usable push at 0.5 MPa (about 0.6 of the rating), which equates to lifting about 10 kg vertically, or around 5 kg with a 2:1 margin. 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. A fixed TPU bumper absorbs end-of-stroke energy at both ends, and the hard-anodized aluminium body with threaded aluminium covers opens up easily for service.
Airtac TACE Guided Compact Cylinder TACE16X50S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac TACE Guided Compact Cylinder TACE16X50S |
|---|---|
| Series | TACE compact cylinder |
| Standard | ISO 21287 |
| Bore size | Ø16 mm |
| Stroke | 50 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 TACE16X50S
| TACE | ISO 21287 compact cylinder (non-rotating (twin-guide yoke)). |
|---|---|
| 16 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×50 | 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 TACE16X50S Is Used
Small-part gripper on a pick-and-place head
The twin-guide yoke keeps a compact gripper square while it handles 5 kg-class PCB trays or connector housings between stations, and 50 mm of stroke covers a typical transfer pitch without an external guide.
Go/no-go gate on an electronics assembly line
With 100.5 N of push at 0.5 MPa the cylinder ejects or holds back small housings at the end of a conveyor section, while the fitted magnet drives a CMSE switch to confirm the gate is fully advanced.
Slide clamp in a lab or test fixture
A 50 mm stroke clamps sample holders or sensor modules inside a test rig frame; the non-rotating rods keep the clamp face parallel to the part, and the short body fits where a full-length cylinder cannot.
Is the Airtac TACE Guided Compact Cylinder TACE16X50S the Right Cylinder?
At 100.5 N push at 0.5 MPa, the 16 mm bore suits light clamping and small-part transfer. If your load needs under about 56 N, the 12 mm bore (56.5 N push at 0.5 MPa) saves more space; if you want headroom, the 20 mm bore delivers 157.1 N at the same pressure. The 50 mm stroke sits comfortably inside the 75 mm standard maximum for this bore, so it is a catalogue item, not a made-to-order build. When air is lost the piston drifts - for a load that must stay put, add a rod lock or pilot check valve downstream. FB flange, CA/CB clevis, CR and FTC mountings are available, and this model already carries the optional -S 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 TACE16X50S 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. In practice, plan on about 60 N of usable push at 0.5 MPa - roughly a 10 kg vertical lift, or about 5 kg with a 2:1 margin.
It is an ISO 21287 compact cylinder whose 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; it never locks or holds a load, so use a rod lock or pilot check valve where a position must be kept. Mountings include FB flange, CA/CB clevis, CR and FTC. The -S code on this model fits the magnet, so CMSE / DMSE switches can be added; the port is M5x0.8 and the rod end carries a female M4x0.7 thread.
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