Airtac TACE Guided Compact Cylinder TACE20X100S
The AirTAC Airtac TACE Guided Compact Cylinder TACE20X100S 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)
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About the Airtac TACE Guided Compact Cylinder TACE20X100S
The TACE20X100S is a double acting, non-rotating compact cylinder built to ISO 21287, pairing a 20 mm bore with the longest standard stroke at this size: 100 mm. 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; as a rule of thumb, budget about 94 N of that push for real work rather than the full rating.
The short ISO 21287 body saves about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, which is what lets this 100 mm stroke fit tight jigs, guards and gantries. A hard-anodized aluminium body with an S45C hard-chrome rod resists wear, and a fixed TPU bumper at each end absorbs end-of-stroke shock. Because this model carries the -S magnet code, CMSE / DMSE reed or solid-state switches can be mounted anywhere along the body slots; for vertical use, the 157.1 N push equates to roughly 16 kgf theoretical, so halving for a 2:1 margin means it lifts about 8 kg vertically.
Airtac TACE Guided Compact Cylinder TACE20X100S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac TACE Guided Compact Cylinder TACE20X100S |
|---|---|
| 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 TACE20X100S
| 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 TACE20X100S Is Used
PCB ejector in an electronics test fixture
The 157.1 N push at 0.5 MPa cleanly lifts finished circuit boards off test pins, and the 100 mm stroke clears a deep fixture nest; the twin-guide yoke keeps the ejector plate square to the board.
Position-confirmed clamping in a small assembly cell
With the -S magnet fitted, a CMSE or DMSE switch on the body slots confirms full clamp or release, so the PLC verifies part seating before the next station cycles.
Vertical lift of a light fixture plate in a compact gantry
Halving the 157.1 N push for a 2:1 margin gives about 8 kg of safe vertical lift - enough for a small locating plate - and the short body saves about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder inside the tight gantry frame.
Is the Airtac TACE Guided Compact Cylinder TACE20X100S the Right Cylinder?
Size by force first: the smaller TACE16X100S delivers 100.5 N push at 0.5 MPa, while stepping up to a 25 mm bore (TACE25X100S) raises push to 245.4 N at the same pressure. If your duty needs more than about 94 N of usable force at 0.5 MPa, this 20 mm bore is the right class. Note that the piston drifts when air is lost - it never locks or holds a load - so add a rod lock or pilot check valve for suspended work. Mounting choices are FB flange, CA/CB clevis, CR and FTC, and the fitted -S magnet means CMSE / DMSE switches are ready to clip on for end-of-stroke or mid-stroke signalling. Air supply: 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi), filtered to 40 um; speed range 30-500 mm/s.
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 TACE20X100S FAQ
At 0.5 MPa it pushes 157.1 N and pulls 117.8 N. At 0.7 MPa the figures rise to 219.9 N push and 164.9 N pull. The theoretical maximum at 1.0 MPa is 32 kgf. Operating pressure is 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi) with a proof pressure of 1.5 MPa (215 psi), and speed runs 30-500 mm/s.
The ISO 21287 short body saves about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, with a hard-anodized aluminium body, an S45C hard-chrome plated 10 mm rod and a fixed TPU bumper at each end to absorb end-of-stroke energy. This model carries the optional -S magnet, so CMSE / DMSE reed or solid-state switches mount in the body slots for position sensing. Mountings include FB flange, CA/CB clevis, CR and FTC, the rod end is female M6x1.0 thread, and the air port is M5x0.8.
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