Airtac TACE Guided Compact Cylinder TACE20X5
The AirTAC Airtac TACE Guided Compact Cylinder TACE20X5 is a genuine double acting, non-rotating ISO 21287 compact air cylinder with a Ø20mm bore and 5mm 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
- Stroke5 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 TACE20X5
The TACE20X5 is a double acting, non-rotating compact cylinder built to ISO 21287: a 20 mm bore with a short 5 mm stroke, twin guide rods on a yoke, and a hard-anodized aluminium body with an S45C hard-chrome plated 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. The short body saves about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, so it slots into tight fixtures and gantries where a full-length body will not fit.
For real-world sizing, plan on roughly 94 N of usable push at 0.5 MPa (about 60% of the rating), which corresponds to lifting about 8 kg vertically with a 2:1 margin. The twin guide rods on the yoke stop the tooling rotating and carry side load, so a small gripper or press plate stays square without an external guide. A fixed TPU bumper at each end absorbs end-of-stroke energy, the rod ends in a female M6x1.0 thread, and the port is M5x0.8. The magnet is optional: order the -S code to enable CMSE / DMSE switches, since this model without -S carries no magnet. Operating range is 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi), speed 30-500 mm/s, temperature -20 to +70 C.
Airtac TACE Guided Compact Cylinder TACE20X5 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac TACE Guided Compact Cylinder TACE20X5 |
|---|---|
| Series | TACE compact cylinder |
| Standard | ISO 21287 |
| Bore size | Ø20 mm |
| Stroke | 5 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 TACE20X5
| TACE | ISO 21287 compact cylinder (non-rotating (twin-guide yoke)). |
|---|---|
| 20 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×5 | 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 TACE20X5 Is Used
CNC fixture part kick-off
A 5 mm stroke is enough to push a finished aluminium boss off its locating pin; the twin-guide yoke keeps the pusher square to the pin so the part does not jam sideways on ejection.
Carton date-stamp press
With about 94 N of usable push at 0.5 MPa, the TACE20X5 can press a date stamp onto a carton flap, and the compact body fits inside a tight print-head gantry on a packaging line.
Connector seating in electronics assembly
The non-rotating twin rods seat a small USB-C connector straight into its housing, and the female M6x1.0 rod thread takes a custom press tip directly without extra adapters.
Is the Airtac TACE Guided Compact Cylinder TACE20X5 the Right Cylinder?
Between the 16 mm bore (100.5 N push at 0.5 MPa) and the 25 mm bore (245.4 N push at 0.5 MPa), the 20 mm TACE20X5 sits in the middle for short-trim clamping, ejection or light press work. It does not hold position when air is lost - the piston drifts - so add a rod lock or pilot check valve wherever a load must stay put. FB flange, CA/CB clevis, CR and FTC mountings are available, and the optional -S magnet pairs with CMSE / DMSE switches if end-of-stroke sensing is needed.
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 TACE20X5 FAQ
At 0.5 MPa the 20 mm bore 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. Supply air filtered to 40 um at 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi); proof pressure is 1.5 MPa (215 psi).
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 energy. Sensing requires the optional -S magnet code: with -S, CMSE / DMSE switches mount in the body slots; without it there is no magnet. The 5 mm stroke is well inside the 100 mm standard range for this bore, and FB, CA/CB, CR and FTC mountings are available.
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