Airtac TACE Guided Compact Cylinder TACE20X5S
The AirTAC Airtac TACE Guided Compact Cylinder TACE20X5S 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)
- No minimum order. A single piece can be ordered.
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About the Airtac TACE Guided Compact Cylinder TACE20X5S
Air fed to both piston faces makes the TACE20X5S a double acting, non-rotating compact cylinder: 20 mm bore, 5 mm stroke, twin guide rods on a yoke that stop the load rotating and carry side load. At 0.5 MPa the rod pushes 157.1 N and pulls 117.8 N; keep continuous work near 94 N so the seal package is not run at its ceiling. That push is about 16 kgf, so with a 2:1 margin the cylinder lifts about 8 kg vertically.
Its hard-anodized aluminium body and S45C hard-chrome rod sit in a short ISO 21287 envelope that saves about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, so it fits where a full-length body will not. Because this model carries the optional -S magnet, CMSE or DMSE reed and solid-state switches clamp onto the body slots for position signals. Run it on air filtered to 40 um at 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi) and 30-500 mm/s.
Airtac TACE Guided Compact Cylinder TACE20X5S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac TACE Guided Compact Cylinder TACE20X5S |
|---|---|
| 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 TACE20X5S
| 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 TACE20X5S Is Used
Dial-plate indexing pin
A 5 mm shot seats an indexing pin into the division plate of a rotary drilling fixture; the twin-guide yoke keeps the pin square to its bushing with no external guide needed.
Carton flap tuck station
157.1 N at 0.5 MPa is enough to tuck end flaps on small cartons at line speed, and the 5 mm stroke keeps the station footprint tight inside the guarding.
PCB test fixture clamp
About 94 N of usable clamp force holds a board flat on a bed-of-nails fixture; the -S magnet feeds a CMSE switch so the tester only starts once the clamp is down.
Is the Airtac TACE Guided Compact Cylinder TACE20X5S the Right Cylinder?
For this force class the 20 mm bore sits between the 16 mm size (100.5 N push at 0.5 MPa) and the 25 mm size (245.4 N); step down for light tucking jobs, up when a press fit needs more muscle. The 5 mm stroke is far inside the 100 mm standard limit for this bore, so no made-to-order build is needed. If the load must stay put on air loss, add a rod lock or pilot check valve - the piston drifts otherwise. FB flange, CA/CB clevis, CR and FTC mountings all suit the yoke, and the female M6x1.0 rod thread accepts standard tooling.
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 TACE20X5S FAQ
At 0.5 MPa the rod 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 proof pressure of 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 shock. FB flange, CA/CB clevis, CR and FTC mountings are available, and since this model carries the optional -S magnet, CMSE or DMSE switches mount directly on the body slots.
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