Airtac TACE Guided Compact Cylinder TACE16X55
The AirTAC Airtac TACE Guided Compact Cylinder TACE16X55 is a genuine double acting, non-rotating ISO 21287 compact air cylinder with a Ø16mm bore and 55mm 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
- Stroke55 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 TACE16X55
A double acting compact cylinder built to ISO 21287, the TACE16X55 combines a 16 mm bore and 55 mm stroke with a twin-guide yoke: two guide rods stop the tooling rotating and carry side load, so a small gripper or press plate stays square without any external guide. At 0.5 MPa it pushes with 100.5 N and pulls with 75.4 N, and the short body saves about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder - a real advantage inside tight SMT fixtures, small guarding panels and compact gantry axes.
The hard-anodized aluminium body carries an S45C piston rod with hard-chrome plating, and a fixed TPU bumper at each end absorbs end-of-stroke energy. Air ports are M5x0.8 and the rod end is a female M4x0.7 thread; speed runs 30-500 mm/s across 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi). Plan for roughly 60 N of usable work at 0.5 MPa rather than the full 100.5 N rating, which means this unit lifts about 5 kg vertically with a 2:1 margin. Position sensing needs the optional -S magnet code - without it no CMSE or DMSE switch can be fitted.
Airtac TACE Guided Compact Cylinder TACE16X55 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac TACE Guided Compact Cylinder TACE16X55 |
|---|---|
| Series | TACE compact cylinder |
| Standard | ISO 21287 |
| Bore size | Ø16 mm |
| Stroke | 55 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 TACE16X55
| TACE | ISO 21287 compact cylinder (non-rotating (twin-guide yoke)). |
|---|---|
| 16 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×55 | 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 TACE16X55 Is Used
SMT connector pick-and-place
On an electronics assembly line, the twin-guide yoke keeps a vacuum gripper from twisting as it lifts small PCB connectors; the 55 mm stroke covers tray-to-belt transfer and the 100.5 N push at 0.5 MPa handles parts up to about 5 kg with margin.
Cap ejection on injection molds
Mounted behind a small mold cavity, the cylinder ejects finished plastic caps at up to 500 mm/s, and the fixed TPU bumper absorbs the return impact so the ejector plate is not hammered at each end of the 55 mm travel.
Bracket clamping in weld fixtures
In a thin-sheet welding jig, the non-rotating twin guide rods hold a clamp pad square against thin aluminum brackets, delivering about 60 N of practical clamp force at 0.5 MPa without any external guide rail.
Is the Airtac TACE Guided Compact Cylinder TACE16X55 the Right Cylinder?
For a 55 mm stroke in this force band, compare downward and upward: the 12 mm bore delivers 56.5 N push at 0.5 MPa, while stepping up to the 20 mm bore raises push to 157.1 N at the same pressure - choose the 16 mm when your part weight plus friction sits between those two. Remember the piston drifts the moment air is lost, so a held vertical load calls for a rod lock or a pilot check valve in the circuit. Mounting choices are FB flange, CA/CB clevis, CR and FTC; if you want CMSE or DMSE switch feedback, order the -S magnet version from the start.
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 TACE16X55 FAQ
At 0.5 MPa the 16 mm bore pushes with 100.5 N and pulls with 75.4 N. At 0.7 MPa those figures rise to 140.7 N push and 105.6 N pull. The theoretical maximum at 1.0 MPa is 20.5 kgf. For sizing, treat roughly 60 N as the usable working force at 0.5 MPa, which lifts about 5 kg vertically with a 2:1 safety margin.
It is an ISO 21287 compact cylinder whose hard-anodized aluminium body is about 50% shorter in mounting length than an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, so it slots into tight fixtures and guarding. A fixed TPU bumper at each end absorbs end-of-stroke shock. Mounting options include FB flange, CA/CB clevis, CR and FTC. Position feedback is possible only on the -S version, which carries the optional magnet for CMSE or DMSE switches - the standard TACE16X55 has no magnet fitted.
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