Airtac TACED Guided Compact Cylinder TACED12X25S
The AirTAC Airtac TACED Guided Compact Cylinder TACED12X25S is a genuine double acting, double rod, non-rotating ISO 21287 compact air cylinder with a Ø12mm bore and 25mm 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
- Stroke25 mm
- Port sizeM5×0.8
- Acting typeDouble acting, double rod, non-rotating
- Rod threadM3×0.5
- 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 TACED Guided Compact Cylinder TACED12X25S
This is a double acting compact cylinder in the AirTAC ACE family, built to ISO 21287 with a 12 mm bore and 25 mm stroke. Because it is a double-rod unit, a 6 mm rod exits both covers and the output force is EQUAL in each direction: 42.4 N at 0.5 MPa and 59.4 N at 0.7 MPa, since 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 -S code on this model means the magnet is fitted, so CMSE / DMSE reed or solid-state switches can be clipped onto the body slot.
The short ISO 21287 body saves about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, which is why it suits tight pick-and-place heads and compact test fixtures. For sizing, plan on roughly 25 N of real work at 0.5 MPa (about 0.6 of the rating), which corresponds to lifting about 2 kg vertically with a 2:1 margin. The hard-anodized aluminium body carries a fixed TPU bumper at both ends, the S45C hard-chrome rod takes M3x0.5 female tooling, and the M5x0.8 ports run on air filtered to 40 um at 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi), 30-500 mm/s. It does not hold position if air is lost - add a rod lock or pilot check valve for a held load.
Airtac TACED Guided Compact Cylinder TACED12X25S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac TACED Guided Compact Cylinder TACED12X25S |
|---|---|
| Series | TACED compact cylinder |
| Standard | ISO 21287 |
| Bore size | Ø12 mm |
| Stroke | 25 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 TACED12X25S
| TACED | ISO 21287 compact cylinder (double-rod non-rotating (twin-guide yoke)). |
|---|---|
| 12 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×25 | 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 TACED12X25S Is Used
Micro part ejection
A 25 mm double-rod stroke pushes a machined 5 g bushing off a CNC fixture with 42.4 N in both directions, and the twin guide yoke keeps the ejector pin aligned with the part.
Presence check station
With the -S magnet fitted, CMSE or DMSE switches on the body slot confirm extend and retract of a small go/no-go gauge plate on an electronics assembly line.
Compact pusher on a conveyor
The short ISO 21287 body fits under a guard rail where a full-length profile cylinder will not, diverting small cartons sideways at 30-500 mm/s.
Is the Airtac TACED Guided Compact Cylinder TACED12X25S the Right Cylinder?
At 42.4 N per direction this 12 mm bore covers tiny clamping, ejecting and sorting tasks. Step down is not available in this series, so treat it as the smallest option; step up to the TACED16 (75.4 N at 0.5 MPa) if your part weight or friction load rises. Stroke 25 mm sits inside the 50 mm maximum standard stroke for bore 12, so no made-to-order build is needed. This model already carries the optional -S magnet for CMSE / DMSE switches; FB flange, CA, CB, CR or FTC mounts and a G port thread can be specified in the ordering code. Remember the piston drifts when air is lost - it is not a lock.
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 TACED12X25S FAQ
Yes - the double-rod design means a rod exits both covers, so both strokes work on the rod-side area and the force is EQUAL in each direction: 42.4 N at 0.5 MPa and 59.4 N at 0.7 MPa. The maximum force at 1.0 MPa is 8.6 kgf. Operating range is 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi) with a 1.5 MPa (215 psi) proof pressure, speed 30-500 mm/s, air filtered to 40 um.
It is an ISO 21287 compact cylinder whose short body saves about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, so it fits tight jigs and guarded heads. This model carries the optional -S magnet, so CMSE / DMSE reed or solid-state switches mount in the body slots for end-of-stroke signalling. A fixed TPU bumper at each end absorbs end-of-stroke energy; outline dimensions are not listed here - confirm from datasheet.
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