Airtac TACED Guided Compact Cylinder TACED12X5
The AirTAC Airtac TACED Guided Compact Cylinder TACED12X5 is a genuine double acting, double rod, non-rotating ISO 21287 compact air cylinder with a Ø12mm bore and 5mm 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
- Stroke5 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 TACED12X5
The TACED12X5 is a double acting, double-rod compact cylinder built to AirTAC's ISO 21287 short-body format. With a 12 mm bore and just 5 mm of stroke, it delivers 42.4 N in each direction at 0.5 MPa (59.4 N at 0.7 MPa), because a rod exits both covers and 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 plate stays square without an external guide.
The hard-anodized aluminium body with an S45C hard-chrome plated 6 mm rod shrugs off wear in high-cycle micro-assembly duty. The short body saves about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, so it slots into tight fixtures and guarding. At 0.5 MPa, plan for roughly 25 N of real work (about 0.6 of the rating), which corresponds to lifting about 2 kg vertically with a 2:1 margin. A fixed TPU bumper at each end absorbs end-of-stroke shock, and the female M3x0.5 rod thread takes standard tooling.
Airtac TACED Guided Compact Cylinder TACED12X5 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac TACED Guided Compact Cylinder TACED12X5 |
|---|---|
| Series | TACED compact cylinder |
| Standard | ISO 21287 |
| Bore size | Ø12 mm |
| Stroke | 5 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 TACED12X5
| TACED | ISO 21287 compact cylinder (double-rod non-rotating (twin-guide yoke)). |
|---|---|
| 12 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×5 | 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 TACED12X5 Is Used
Micro part ejection
A 5 mm nudge clears tiny machined or molded parts off a nest on a rotary indexing table, with 42.4 N available in either direction at 0.5 MPa.
Small gripper clamping
The twin guide yoke keeps miniature gripper jaws from rotating when pinching connectors or vials, and the M3x0.5 female thread accepts standard fingertips.
Lab and test fixture actuation
Short-travel probe or sample presentation in compact benchtop rigs, where the short ISO 21287 body fits inside guarding that a full-length cylinder cannot.
Is the Airtac TACED Guided Compact Cylinder TACED12X5 the Right Cylinder?
For a 5 mm micro-stroke, compare the smaller 8 mm-bore compact family or step up to the TACED16X5, which gives 75.4 N at 0.5 MPa in both directions; the next class, TACED20, reaches 117.8 N. This model has no magnet fitted, so no CMSE or DMSE switch can be mounted - order the -S code if position sensing is needed. Mounting is FB flange, and the port is M5x0.8. Remember the piston drifts when air is lost, so add a rod lock or pilot check valve if the load must be held.
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 TACED12X5 FAQ
Yes - the double-rod design means a rod exits both covers, so force is equal in both directions from the rod-side area: 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. Operating range is 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi), proof pressure 1.5 MPa (215 psi), speed 30-500 mm/s, air filtered to 40 um, temperature -20 to +70 C.
It is an ISO 21287 compact cylinder whose short body saves about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, with a fixed TPU bumper at each end and FB flange mounting. Sensing is not fitted on this code: the magnet is the optional -S version, which enables CMSE or DMSE switches on the body's magnet slots. Without -S there is no magnet and no switch can be used.
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