Airtac TACED Guided Compact Cylinder TACED12X45S
The AirTAC Airtac TACED Guided Compact Cylinder TACED12X45S 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)
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About the Airtac TACED Guided Compact Cylinder TACED12X45S
Double acting and double rod, the TACED12X45S pushes a 12 mm bore through a 45 mm stroke with 42.4 N in BOTH directions, because a rod exits each cover and both sides work on the rod-side area. Twin guide rods on the yoke stop the tooling rotating and take side load, so a small gripper or sensor plate stays square with no external guide. The optional -S magnet is fitted on this model, so CMSE / DMSE reed or solid-state switches can be mounted anywhere along the body slots.
The ISO 21287 short body saves about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, which makes this bore ideal inside slim pick-and-place heads and compact test rigs. The hard-anodized aluminium body carries an S45C hard-chrome plated 6 mm rod, with a fixed TPU bumper at each end. At 0.5 MPa plan on roughly 25 N (about 2.6 kgf) of usable work, and expect to lift about 2 kg vertically with a 2:1 margin.
Airtac TACED Guided Compact Cylinder TACED12X45S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac TACED Guided Compact Cylinder TACED12X45S |
|---|---|
| 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 TACED12X45S
| 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 TACED12X45S Is Used
Micro part ejection
The 42.4 N through-rod nudge clears small stamped or moulded parts off a nest, and the twin guide yoke keeps the ejector pin aligned in a tight 45 mm envelope.
Switched presence checks
With the -S magnet fitted, CMSE / DMSE switches confirm extend and retract on a 12 mm bore fixture, ideal for verifying a vial or connector is seated.
Lab press and probe
About 2 kg of vertical lift with margin suits light probe or dip-test stations where a compact non-rotating head must stay square over the 45 mm travel.
Is the Airtac TACED Guided Compact Cylinder TACED12X45S the Right Cylinder?
At 42.4 N per direction this is the light-duty end of the TACED range: step down is not possible (12 mm is the smallest bore), while the 16 mm bore gives 75.4 N both ways if you need more. The 45 mm stroke sits inside the 50 mm standard limit for bore 12, so no made-to-order stroke is needed. Remember the piston drifts if air is lost - add a rod lock or pilot check valve if the load must stay put. This model already carries the -S magnet for CMSE / DMSE switching, and mounts on the FB flange if you need a bolted face.
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 TACED12X45S FAQ
Yes - the double-rod design means output is EQUAL in extend and retract because both sides see the rod-side area. Figures for this 12 mm bore: 42.4 N at 0.5 MPa, 59.4 N at 0.7 MPa, and 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.
It is an ISO 21287 compact cylinder: a hard-anodized aluminium body with threaded aluminium covers, about 50% shorter in mounting length than an ISO 15552 profile cylinder. A fixed TPU bumper at each end absorbs end-of-stroke energy, and the rod ends in a female M3x0.5 thread with an M5x0.8 air port. The fitted -S magnet allows CMSE / DMSE switches; FB flange mounting is available.
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