Airtac TACED Guided Compact Cylinder TACED12X20S
The AirTAC Airtac TACED Guided Compact Cylinder TACED12X20S is a genuine double acting, double rod, non-rotating ISO 21287 compact air cylinder with a Ø12mm bore and 20mm 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
- Stroke20 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 TACED12X20S
Double acting with a rod leaving both covers, the TACED12X20S delivers 42.4 N in either direction at 0.5 MPa (59.4 N at 0.7 MPa) because both sides work on the rod-side area. Twin guide rods on the yoke stop the tooling rotating and carry light side load, so a small gripper or sensor plate stays square without an external guide. The 12 mm bore sits at the light end of the range, with a 6 mm rod and M5x0.8 ports.
The short ISO 21287 body saves about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, so it slots into slim fixtures and compact test stations. A fixed TPU bumper at each end absorbs end-of-stroke shock. As an -S model it carries the optional magnet, so CMSE or DMSE reed and solid-state switches can be clipped onto the body for position feedback. Plan on roughly 25 N of usable work at 0.5 MPa, which is about 2 kg of vertical lift with a 2:1 margin.
Airtac TACED Guided Compact Cylinder TACED12X20S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac TACED Guided Compact Cylinder TACED12X20S |
|---|---|
| Series | TACED compact cylinder |
| Standard | ISO 21287 |
| Bore size | Ø12 mm |
| Stroke | 20 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 TACED12X20S
| TACED | ISO 21287 compact cylinder (double-rod non-rotating (twin-guide yoke)). |
|---|---|
| 12 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×20 | 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 TACED12X20S Is Used
Lab sample pusher
The 42.4 N bidirectional stroke slides microplate trays between assay stations, and the -S magnet feeds CMSE switch signals to the controller at each end.
Small-part ejection
On an electronics assembly bench, twin guide rods keep the ejector pin square as it nudges 2 kg-class connectors off a nest without rotating.
Presence check slide
A 20 mm probe stroke inside a compact gauge fixture, where the short ISO 21287 body fits where a full-length profile cylinder cannot.
Is the Airtac TACED Guided Compact Cylinder TACED12X20S the Right Cylinder?
At 42.4 N per direction this bore suits light clamping, part presence checks and small push-off moves. If your load needs more, step up to the 16 mm bore at 75.4 N or the 20 mm bore at 117.8 N, both at 0.5 MPa. The 20 mm stroke sits well inside the 50 mm maximum standard stroke for bore 12, so it ships as a catalogue item. Remember the piston drifts if air is lost - add a rod lock or pilot check valve if the load must stay put. The female M3x0.5 rod thread takes standard tooling studs, and the -S magnet is already fitted for CMSE / DMSE switch mounting.
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 TACED12X20S FAQ
Because a rod exits both covers, force is equal in both directions: 42.4 N at 0.5 MPa and 59.4 N at 0.7 MPa on the rod-side area. The maximum rating at 1.0 MPa is 8.6 kgf. Operating pressure is 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi) with 1.5 MPa (215 psi) proof pressure, speed 30-500 mm/s, air filtered to 40 um.
As an -S variant the magnet is already fitted, so CMSE or DMSE reed and solid-state switches mount directly in the body slots. Each stroke end has a fixed TPU bumper that absorbs impact; it is not adjustable and does not hold the load if air pressure drops.
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