Airtac TACE Guided Compact Cylinder TACE20X40
The AirTAC Airtac TACE Guided Compact Cylinder TACE20X40 is a genuine double acting, non-rotating ISO 21287 compact air cylinder with a Ø20mm bore and 40mm 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
- Stroke40 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 TACE20X40
A double acting, non-rotating compact cylinder to ISO 21287, the TACE20X40 pairs a 20 mm bore and 40 mm stroke with a 10 mm S45C hard-chrome rod. At 0.5 MPa it pushes 157.1 N and pulls 117.8 N; at 0.7 MPa those figures rise to 219.9 N and 164.9 N, with a theoretical maximum of 32 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Twin guide rods on a yoke stop the tooling rotating and carry side load, so a gripper or mounting plate stays square with no external guide needed.
The short ISO 21287 body saves about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, letting it fit tight jigs, guards and gantries. For sizing, plan on roughly 94 N of usable push at 0.5 MPa (about 0.6 of the rating), enough to lift about 8 kg vertically with a 2:1 margin. This version ships without a magnet; order the -S code to enable CMSE / DMSE switches. Fixed TPU bumpers sit at both ends, ports are M5x0.8, the rod end is female M6x1.0, and speed spans 30-500 mm/s.
Airtac TACE Guided Compact Cylinder TACE20X40 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac TACE Guided Compact Cylinder TACE20X40 |
|---|---|
| Series | TACE compact cylinder |
| Standard | ISO 21287 |
| Bore size | Ø20 mm |
| Stroke | 40 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 TACE20X40
| TACE | ISO 21287 compact cylinder (non-rotating (twin-guide yoke)). |
|---|---|
| 20 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×40 | 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 TACE20X40 Is Used
PCB tray pick and place
On an electronics assembly line, the twin guide yoke keeps a vacuum gripper plate from rotating while the 40 mm stroke lifts populated trays; about 8 kg vertical lift covers most loaded ESD trays with margin.
Lid press-check station
A benchtop fixture pressing snap-fit caps onto cosmetic jars uses the 157.1 N push at 0.5 MPa to seat lids, with the TPU bumper softening each end of the short 40 mm travel.
Compact slide clamping
In a small fixture on a CNC pallet changer, the non-rotating twin guide rods clamp a sliding locator square against side load, and the short body fits where a full-length profile cylinder cannot.
Is the Airtac TACE Guided Compact Cylinder TACE20X40 the Right Cylinder?
At 157.1 N push at 0.5 MPa, the 20 mm bore suits light clamping and small part transfer. Step down to a 16 mm bore (100.5 N push at 0.5 MPa) for lighter loads, or up to 25 mm (245.4 N push at 0.5 MPa) when the tooling needs more force. The 40 mm stroke sits well inside the 100 mm maximum standard stroke for this bore, so it is a catalogue item. Remember the piston drifts if air is lost, so add a rod lock or pilot check valve where a load must stay put. Mount with FB flange, CA/CB clevis, CR or FTC, and add the optional -S magnet if CMSE / DMSE position 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 TACE20X40 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 proof pressure of 1.5 MPa (215 psi), running on air filtered to 40 um at 30-500 mm/s.
The ISO 21287 short body saves about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, and fixed TPU bumpers absorb end-of-stroke energy at both ends. Mounting options are FB flange, CA/CB clevis, CR and FTC. Position sensing needs the optional -S magnet code; with it, CMSE / DMSE switches mount in the body slots, and without it no magnet is fitted.
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