Airtac TACE Guided Compact Cylinder TACE20X100
The AirTAC Airtac TACE Guided Compact Cylinder TACE20X100 is a genuine double acting, non-rotating ISO 21287 compact air cylinder with a Ø20mm bore and 100mm 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.
- BoreØ20 mm
- Stroke100 mm
- Port sizeM5×0.8
- Acting typeDouble acting, non-rotating
- Rod threadM6×1.0
- 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 TACE20X100
The TACE20X100 is a double acting, non-rotating compact cylinder built to ISO 21287, with a 20 mm bore and a 100 mm stroke that sits at the top of this bore's standard range. 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 157.1 N and pulls 117.8 N, and in practice about 94 N of that push is a sensible working figure to plan around.
The hard-anodized aluminium body with an S45C hard-chrome rod resists wear, and a fixed TPU bumper at each end absorbs end-of-stroke energy. The short body saves about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, so it slots into tight jigs, guards and gantries. Matched to real part weights, it lifts about 8 kg vertically with a 2:1 margin. Air pressure runs 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi) and speed 30-500 mm/s.
Airtac TACE Guided Compact Cylinder TACE20X100 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac TACE Guided Compact Cylinder TACE20X100 |
|---|---|
| Series | TACE compact cylinder |
| Standard | ISO 21287 |
| Bore size | Ø20 mm |
| Stroke | 100 mm |
| Acting type | Double acting, non-rotating |
| Port size | M5×0.8 |
| Rod thread | M6×1.0 |
| 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 100 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 (Ø20mm)
| Pressure | Push force | Pull force |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 MPa | 157 N | 118 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 220 N | 165 N |
| Max (@1.0 MPa) | 32 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 TACE20X100
| TACE | ISO 21287 compact cylinder (non-rotating (twin-guide yoke)). |
|---|---|
| 20 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×100 | 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 TACE20X100 Is Used
Connector pick-and-place
Twin guide rods keep a vacuum gripper square while it lifts PCB connector housings into a test nest on an electronics assembly line, with the 100 mm stroke clearing the fixture.
Bench fixture clamping
Clamps thin aluminium brackets against a drill jig on a workbench; 157.1 N push at 0.5 MPa suits light clamping, and the compact body fits under a low guard.
Small-carton sorting gate
A diverter plate pushes small cartons between conveyor lanes at up to 500 mm/s; the yoke keeps the plate from twisting under side load.
Is the Airtac TACE Guided Compact Cylinder TACE20X100 the Right Cylinder?
With 157.1 N push at 0.5 MPa this 20 mm bore covers light clamping and small-part handling; step down to the 16 mm bore (100.5 N push) for lighter loads or up to the 25 mm bore (245.4 N push) when the job needs more force. The 100 mm stroke is the maximum standard stroke for bore 20, so no made-to-order length is required. The piston does not hold position when air is lost - it drifts - so add a rod lock or pilot check valve for a held load. Mount with FB flange, CA/CB clevis, CR or FTC, and order the optional -S magnet if CMSE or DMSE switches are planned.
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 TACE20X100 FAQ
At 0.5 MPa it pushes 157.1 N and pulls 117.8 N; at 0.7 MPa it pushes 219.9 N and pulls 164.9 N. The theoretical maximum is 32 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Operating pressure is 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi) with a 1.5 MPa (215 psi) proof rating, and speed runs 30-500 mm/s.
It is an ISO 21287 compact cylinder with a hard-anodized aluminium body, an S45C hard-chrome rod and a fixed TPU bumper at both ends; the short body saves about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder. Mounting options are FB, CA, CB, CR and FTC. The magnet is the optional -S code - without it no CMSE or DMSE switch can be mounted, so add S to the model number when position sensing is needed.
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