Airtac TACED Guided Compact Cylinder TACED12X15S
The AirTAC Airtac TACED Guided Compact Cylinder TACED12X15S 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 TACED12X15S
Double acting with a rod leaving both covers, the TACED12X15S is an ISO 21287 compact cylinder whose 12 mm bore delivers 42.4 N in each direction at 0.5 MPa (59.4 N at 0.7 MPa), because both strokes work on the rod-side area. Twin guide rods on the yoke stop the tooling rotating and carry side load, so a small gripper or plate stays square without an external guide. The -S magnet is fitted on this model, so CMSE / DMSE reed or solid-state switches can be mounted directly on the body slots.
The short hard-anodized aluminium body saves about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, which is why it suits tight fixtures and miniature assemblies. A fixed TPU bumper at each end absorbs end-of-stroke shock, and the S45C hard-chrome rod runs at 30-500 mm/s on air filtered to 40 um at 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi). For sizing, treat about 25 N as the usable working force at 0.5 MPa; vertically that is roughly 4 kg, or about 2 kg with a 2:1 margin.
Airtac TACED Guided Compact Cylinder TACED12X15S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac TACED Guided Compact Cylinder TACED12X15S |
|---|---|
| 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 TACED12X15S
| 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 TACED12X15S Is Used
Micro part ejection
The equal 42.4 N push and pull at 0.5 MPa ejects small stamped or moulded parts from a nest in either stroke direction, with the twin guide yoke keeping the ejector pin aligned.
Lab sample indexing
A 15 mm advance is enough to index slides or vials in compact analytical equipment, and the fitted -S magnet lets a CMSE switch confirm each end position.
Small gripper clamping
About 25 N of usable clamping force per jaw at 0.5 MPa holds light plastic or thin sheet parts, and the non-rotating guide rods stop the jaw twisting.
Is the Airtac TACED Guided Compact Cylinder TACED12X15S the Right Cylinder?
At 42.4 N per direction this bore sits at the light end of the TACED range: step up to TACED16X15S for 75.4 N or TACED20X15S for 117.8 N at 0.5 MPa if the load grows. Plan on roughly 25 N of real work per direction at 0.5 MPa, and remember the piston drifts if air is lost - add a rod lock or pilot check valve where a position must be held. The 15 mm stroke is within the 50 mm standard for bore 12, the port is M5x0.8, the rod end is female M3x0.5, and FB flange mounting plus the fitted -S magnet cover sensing with CMSE / DMSE switches.
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 TACED12X15S FAQ
Yes - it is a double-rod cylinder, so force is equal in both directions: 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. Working pressure is 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi), proof pressure 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 shallow fixtures. This -S model carries the optional magnet, so CMSE / DMSE switches mount in the body slots for position feedback. A fixed TPU bumper at each end absorbs end-of-stroke impact; it does not hold position if air is lost, so use a rod lock or pilot check valve for that.
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