Airtac TACE Guided Compact Cylinder TACE16X55S
The AirTAC Airtac TACE Guided Compact Cylinder TACE16X55S 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 TACE16X55S
Built double acting and non-rotating, the AirTAC TACE16X55S pairs a 16 mm bore with a 55 mm stroke in a short-body ISO 21287 compact cylinder. Twin guide rods on a yoke stop the tooling rotating and carry side load, so a small gripper or press 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 peak of 20.5 kgf at 1.0 MPa. The hard-anodized aluminium body and S45C hard-chrome rod resist wear, and a fixed TPU bumper absorbs end-of-stroke shock at both ends.
The short ISO 21287 body saves about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, so it slots into tight test fixtures and benchtop machines where a full-length cylinder will not fit. For sizing, plan on roughly 60 N of usable push at 0.5 MPa rather than the full rating; vertically, the full push equals about 10 kg, or about 5 kg with a 2:1 margin. This model carries the optional -S magnet, so CMSE or DMSE switches can be clipped into the body slots for end-of-stroke sensing. It runs on air filtered to 40 um at 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi), speeds of 30-500 mm/s, and a female M4x0.7 rod thread.
Airtac TACE Guided Compact Cylinder TACE16X55S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac TACE Guided Compact Cylinder TACE16X55S |
|---|---|
| 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 TACE16X55S
| 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 TACE16X55S Is Used
Microplate handling in lab automation
The twin-guide yoke keeps a microplate tray square through a 55 mm lift in a compact sampler, with about 5 kg of vertical lift capability at a 2:1 margin.
Benchtop vial capping
100.5 N of push at 0.5 MPa seats caps on cosmetic vials, and the short body fits under a low benchtop guard where a longer cylinder will not.
PCB test fixture clamping
With the -S magnet this model carries, CMSE switches confirm clamp position on a PCB test fixture, while the twin guide rods stop the clamp plate rotating.
Is the Airtac TACE Guided Compact Cylinder TACE16X55S the Right Cylinder?
For this force class, a 12 mm bore gives 56.5 N push at 0.5 MPa and a 20 mm bore gives 157.1 N, so the 16 mm TACE16X55S at 100.5 N sits between them for light clamping and lifting jobs. The 55 mm stroke is inside the 75 mm standard range for this bore, so no made-to-order build is needed. The rod ends in a female M4x0.7 thread and the port is M5x0.8; mounting choices are FB flange, CA/CB clevis, CR and FTC. The piston drifts if air is lost, so for a held load add a rod lock or pilot check valve. This model already carries the optional -S magnet for CMSE or DMSE switch sensing.
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 TACE16X55S FAQ
At 0.5 MPa the cylinder pushes 100.5 N and pulls 75.4 N. At 0.7 MPa it pushes 140.7 N and pulls 105.6 N. The theoretical maximum is 20.5 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Operating pressure is 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi), proof pressure is 1.5 MPa (215 psi), and the speed range is 30-500 mm/s.
The ISO 21287 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 shock. Mounting options are FB flange, CA/CB clevis, CR and FTC, and the rod carries a female M4x0.7 thread. This model includes the optional -S magnet, so CMSE or DMSE switches can be fitted for position sensing.
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