Airtac TACED Guided Compact Cylinder TACED12X15
The AirTAC Airtac TACED Guided Compact Cylinder TACED12X15 is a genuine double acting, double rod, non-rotating ISO 21287 compact air cylinder with a Ø12mm bore and 15mm 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.
- BoreØ12 mm
- Stroke15 mm
- Port sizeM5×0.8
- Acting typeDouble acting, double rod, non-rotating
- Rod threadM3×0.5
- CushionFixed TPU bumper (both ends)
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About the Airtac TACED Guided Compact Cylinder TACED12X15
A double acting, double-rod compact cylinder built to ISO 21287, the TACED12X15 pushes and pulls with identical force because a rod leaves both covers and each side works on the rod-side area. At 0.5 MPa that is 42.4 N in either direction, rising to 59.4 N at 0.7 MPa. Twin guide rods on the yoke keep the tooling square, so a 15 mm stroke can index a small part or press a micro switch without the load twisting.
The short ISO 21287 body saves about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, which is why this 12 mm bore suits slim fixtures and tight instrument assemblies. In practice, plan on roughly 25 N (about 2.6 kgf) of real work at 0.5 MPa, or lift around 2 kg vertically with a 2:1 margin. The hard-anodized aluminium body carries an S45C hard-chrome rod, a fixed TPU bumper sits at both ends, and the optional -S magnet enables CMSE / DMSE switches when ordered.
Airtac TACED Guided Compact Cylinder TACED12X15 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac TACED Guided Compact Cylinder TACED12X15 |
|---|---|
| Series | TACED compact cylinder |
| Standard | ISO 21287 |
| Bore size | Ø12 mm |
| Stroke | 15 mm |
| Acting type | Double acting, double rod, non-rotating |
| Port size | M5×0.8 |
| Rod thread | M3×0.5 |
| 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 50 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 (Ø12mm)
| Pressure | Force (both ways) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 MPa | 42 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 59 N |
| Max (@1.0 MPa) | 9 kgf |
Double-rod: a rod exits both covers, so output force is equal in both directions (rod-side area used). Twin guide rods carry the side load and stop the tooling rotating.
Model Code: Airtac TACED Guided Compact Cylinder TACED12X15
| TACED | ISO 21287 compact cylinder (double-rod non-rotating (twin-guide yoke)). |
|---|---|
| 12 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×15 | 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 TACED Guided Compact Cylinder TACED12X15 Is Used
Lab sample pusher
The 42.4 N double-rod thrust slides microscope slides or sample trays a short 15 mm into a test position, with the twin guide yoke keeping the tray square.
Micro-assembly press
Around 25 N of usable force at 0.5 MPa is enough to seat small connectors or press-fit tiny bushings on electronics assembly lines.
Part-present actuator
With the optional -S magnet, a CMSE or DMSE switch confirms the 15 mm extend position on a compact fixture where a full-length cylinder will not fit.
Is the Airtac TACED Guided Compact Cylinder TACED12X15 the Right Cylinder?
At 42.4 N per direction this is the light-duty end of the range: step up to TACED16X15 for 75.4 N or down to nothing smaller, as bore 12 is the smallest. If the job needs more grip force at the same stroke, TACED20X15 gives 117.8 N. Remember the piston drifts if air is lost, so add a rod lock or pilot check valve for a held load. Order the -S code if CMSE / DMSE sensing is planned; without it no magnet is fitted. FB flange mounting is available and the rod end is female M3x0.5.
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 TACED Guided Compact Cylinder TACED12X15 FAQ
Yes. Because a rod exits both covers, output is equal in extend and retract: 42.4 N at 0.5 MPa and 59.4 N at 0.7 MPa, with a maximum of 8.6 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Operating pressure is 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi), proof 1.5 MPa (215 psi), speed 30-500 mm/s, and the bore 12 port is M5x0.8 with a female M3x0.5 rod thread.
The ISO 21287 short body saves about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, so it fits slim jigs and guarded stations. The twin guide rods stop load rotation and carry light side load, and a fixed TPU bumper absorbs end-of-stroke shock at both ends. FB flange mounting is offered, and the optional -S magnet allows CMSE / DMSE switch mounting; without -S no magnet is fitted.
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