Airtac TACE Guided Compact Cylinder TACE20X55
The AirTAC Airtac TACE Guided Compact Cylinder TACE20X55 is a genuine double acting, non-rotating ISO 21287 compact air cylinder with a Ø20mm bore and 55mm 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
- Stroke55 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.
- Ready in 3–5 business days. That is the time we take to process the order and hand it to the carrier. Transit time after that depends on the destination.
About the Airtac TACE Guided Compact Cylinder TACE20X55
The AirTAC TACE20X55 is a double acting, non-rotating compact cylinder built to ISO 21287: a 20 mm bore with a 55 mm stroke, twin guide rods on a yoke that stop tooling rotation and carry side load, 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 ISO 21287 body saves about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, so it slots into tight jigs, guards and gantry arms where a full-length body cannot. For sizing, plan on roughly 94 N of usable push at 0.5 MPa, which lifts about 8 kg vertically with a 2:1 margin - a quick way to match a small part or fixture weight. A fixed TPU bumper at each end absorbs end-of-stroke energy, and the optional -S magnet enables CMSE / DMSE switches; without -S no magnet is fitted. Air is filtered to 40 um, pressure runs 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi), and speed is 30-500 mm/s.
Airtac TACE Guided Compact Cylinder TACE20X55 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac TACE Guided Compact Cylinder TACE20X55 |
|---|---|
| Series | TACE compact cylinder |
| Standard | ISO 21287 |
| Bore size | Ø20 mm |
| Stroke | 55 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 TACE20X55
| TACE | ISO 21287 compact cylinder (non-rotating (twin-guide yoke)). |
|---|---|
| 20 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×55 | 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 TACE20X55 Is Used
Small fixture clamping
Clamps brackets or machined caps on a compact drilling fixture; 157.1 N of push at 0.5 MPa holds light parts through the 55 mm stroke while the twin-guide yoke keeps the clamp pad from twisting.
Packaging line gating
Stops or diverts small bottles and cartons on a packaging conveyor; the short body fits under guarding, and about 8 kg of vertical lift capacity covers a light gate arm.
PCB test press
Presses connectors home on an electronics test rig; about 94 N of working force at 0.5 MPa is gentle on delicate assemblies, with the 30-500 mm/s speed range tuned per station.
Is the Airtac TACE Guided Compact Cylinder TACE20X55 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 TACE20X55 sits in the middle with 157.1 N - enough for light clamping and small part transfer over 55 mm of travel. The rod drifts when air is lost, so for a held position add a rod lock or pilot check valve. Mount with an FB flange, CA/CB clevis, CR or FTC, and order the -S code if CMSE / DMSE position switches are planned. The rod end carries a female M6x1.0 thread and the port is M5x0.8.
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 TACE20X55 FAQ
At 0.5 MPa the 20 mm bore pushes 157.1 N and pulls 117.8 N. At 0.7 MPa push rises to 219.9 N and pull to 164.9 N. The theoretical maximum is 32 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Working pressure is 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi) with 1.5 MPa (215 psi) proof pressure, 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, and a fixed TPU bumper at each end absorbs end-of-stroke energy. Mounting options are FB flange, CA/CB clevis, CR and FTC. Position sensing requires the optional -S magnet, which allows CMSE or DMSE switches; without -S no magnet is fitted.
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