Airtac TACE Guided Compact Cylinder TACE20X40S
The AirTAC Airtac TACE Guided Compact Cylinder TACE20X40S 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 TACE20X40S
A double acting, non-rotating compact cylinder built to ISO 21287, the TACE20X40S pairs a 20 mm bore with a 40 mm stroke and twin guide rods on a yoke that stop tooling rotating and carry side load. At 0.5 MPa it pushes 157.1 N and pulls 117.8 N; plan on roughly 94 N of usable force, which lifts about 8 kg vertically with a 2:1 margin.
The short ISO 21287 body saves about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, so it slots into tight jigs, guards and gantries. A hard-anodized aluminium body, S45C hard-chrome rod, fixed TPU bumper at both ends and M5x0.8 ports complete the package; the fitted -S magnet accepts CMSE / DMSE switches, and speed runs 30-500 mm/s across an operating band of 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi).
Airtac TACE Guided Compact Cylinder TACE20X40S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac TACE Guided Compact Cylinder TACE20X40S |
|---|---|
| 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 TACE20X40S
| 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 TACE20X40S Is Used
Vacuum plate on a PCB test gantry
The twin-guide yoke keeps the pick plate square over the board without an external guide, and the roughly 8 kg vertical lift covers small fixtures with a 2:1 margin.
Flap press on a carton sealing line
157.1 N of push at 0.5 MPa seats cardboard flaps cleanly, while the 40 mm stroke matches the flap fold height in a tight machine frame.
Position check on an assembly jig
The fitted -S magnet works with CMSE / DMSE switches to confirm the slide has reached the stop, and the short body fits inside the jig guard.
Is the Airtac TACE Guided Compact Cylinder TACE20X40S the Right Cylinder?
At 157.1 N push at 0.5 MPa, the 20 mm bore sits between the 16 mm bore (100.5 N) and the 25 mm bore (245.4 N); step up to 25 mm if your jig needs the extra margin, or down to 16 mm for lighter gripper work. It does not hold position if air is lost, so add a rod lock or pilot check valve for a suspended load. Mounting options are FB flange, CA/CB clevis, CR and FTC, the rod end carries a female M6x1.0 thread, and the fitted -S magnet lets you add CMSE / DMSE switches for end-of-stroke 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 TACE20X40S FAQ
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 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 proof pressure of 1.5 MPa (215 psi), and speed runs 30-500 mm/s.
It is an ISO 21287 compact cylinder whose body saves about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, with a hard-anodized aluminium barrel, S45C hard-chrome rod and a fixed TPU bumper at both ends. Mounting choices are FB flange, CA/CB clevis, CR and FTC. This model carries the optional -S magnet, so CMSE / DMSE reed or solid-state switches can be mounted for position feedback.
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