Airtac TACED Guided Compact Cylinder TACED12X45
The AirTAC Airtac TACED Guided Compact Cylinder TACED12X45 is a genuine double acting, double rod, non-rotating ISO 21287 compact air cylinder with a Ø12mm bore and 45mm 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
- Stroke45 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 TACED12X45
This double acting compact cylinder pushes a rod out of BOTH covers, so the 12 mm bore delivers an identical 42.4 N in each direction at 0.5 MPa (59.4 N at 0.7 MPa) - the rod-side area governs both strokes. Twin guide rods on the yoke stop the tooling rotating and carry light side load, an edge a plain compact cylinder cannot offer. The 45 mm stroke sits just under the 50 mm standard maximum for this bore, so it ships as a catalogue item.
The ISO 21287 short body saves about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, letting it slide into slim fixtures, small gates and compact pick stations. A hard-anodized aluminium body with an S45C hard-chrome plated 6 mm rod resists wear, and a fixed TPU bumper at each end absorbs end-of-stroke shock. As a working rule, plan on roughly 25 N of usable force at 0.5 MPa, which corresponds to lifting about 2 kg vertically with a 2:1 margin. Note that the piston drifts if air is lost - add a rod lock or pilot check valve where a held load matters.
Airtac TACED Guided Compact Cylinder TACED12X45 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac TACED Guided Compact Cylinder TACED12X45 |
|---|---|
| Series | TACED compact cylinder |
| Standard | ISO 21287 |
| Bore size | Ø12 mm |
| Stroke | 45 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 TACED12X45
| TACED | ISO 21287 compact cylinder (double-rod non-rotating (twin-guide yoke)). |
|---|---|
| 12 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×45 | 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 TACED12X45 Is Used
Lab sample pusher
The equal 42.4 N thrust in both directions retracts a sample tray as positively as it extends it, and the 45 mm stroke matches standard well-plate pitch in compact analytical equipment.
Small-part presence check
With the optional -S magnet ordering code, CMSE or DMSE switches ride the body slots to confirm extend and retract on a 12 mm bore gate that fits where larger cylinders cannot.
Micro press fixture
Twin guide rods keep a small marking or staking anvil square without an external guide, delivering about 25 N of practical force at 0.5 MPa on connector or terminal work.
Is the Airtac TACED Guided Compact Cylinder TACED12X45 the Right Cylinder?
At 42.4 N per side (0.5 MPa), this 12 mm unit suits light clamping, small-part sorting and sensor-carrying positioning under about 25 N of real work. Step down is not possible in this series - bore 12 is the smallest - so for heavier duty compare the 16 mm bore at 75.4 N or the 20 mm bore at 117.8 N, both ways. The 45 mm stroke stays within the 50 mm standard limit for this bore. The rod end carries a female M3x0.5 thread and ports are M5x0.8; FB flange mounting is available, and CMSE or DMSE switches can only be used if you order the optional -S magnet code - this version has no magnet fitted.
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 TACED12X45 FAQ
Yes - the double-rod design puts a rod through both covers, so both strokes work on the rod-side area. Output is 42.4 N at 0.5 MPa and 59.4 N at 0.7 MPa, equal extend and retract, with a maximum of 8.6 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Operating range is 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi), proof 1.5 MPa (215 psi), speed 30-500 mm/s, air filtered to 40 um, temperature -20 to +70 C.
The ISO 21287 short body saves about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, so it suits tight jigs and slim guards. Switches are not ready out of the box: the magnet is the optional -S ordering code, and only with -S can CMSE or DMSE reed or solid-state switches be clipped to the body slots. This model has no magnet fitted. Mounting is FB flange, and the fixed TPU bumpers at both ends absorb end-of-stroke energy.
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