Airtac TACED Guided Compact Cylinder TACED12X5S
The AirTAC Airtac TACED Guided Compact Cylinder TACED12X5S 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 TACED12X5S
Double acting and double rod, the TACED12X5S pushes a 12 mm bore through a 5 mm stroke with a rod leaving both covers, so the force is identical in each direction: 42.4 N at 0.5 MPa and 59.4 N at 0.7 MPa. Twin guide rods on the yoke stop the tooling rotating and carry side load, so a small gripper or plate stays square without an external guide. Air supply is 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi) and speed runs 30-500 mm/s.
The ISO 21287 short body saves about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, which is why this size slips into cramped fixtures, micro-assembly heads and test sockets. Because the S code is in this model, the magnet is fitted and CMSE / DMSE reed or solid-state switches can be mounted on the body slots. A practical planning figure: treat about 25 N (roughly 0.6 of the rating) as usable work force, and expect it to lift about 2 kg vertically with a 2:1 margin. The female rod thread is M3x0.5 and the port is M5x0.8.
Airtac TACED Guided Compact Cylinder TACED12X5S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac TACED Guided Compact Cylinder TACED12X5S |
|---|---|
| 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 TACED12X5S
| 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 TACED12X5S Is Used
Micro-assembly ejection
The 5 mm stroke and 42.4 N both ways suit ejecting or seating tiny clips and pins on electronics assembly heads, where the twin guide yoke keeps the tool square.
Lab specimen clamping
With about 25 N of usable clamping force and an M5x0.8 port, this cylinder grips small vials or slides in compact lab fixtures without crushing them.
Position-flagged sorting gate
Because the -S magnet is fitted, CMSE or DMSE switches confirm extend and retract of a 5 mm diverter blade on a small parts sorting chute.
Is the Airtac TACED Guided Compact Cylinder TACED12X5S the Right Cylinder?
At 42.4 N per direction this bore sits below the 16 mm size (75.4 N at 0.5 MPa) and well under the 20 mm (117.8 N), so step up if your part or spring load exceeds roughly 25 N of real work. The 5 mm stroke is short and well inside the 50 mm maximum standard stroke for bore 12, so no made-to-order stroke is involved. This model already carries the optional -S magnet for CMSE / DMSE switches; FB flange mounting is available if you need to bolt it to a plate. Remember the piston drifts when air is lost - add a pilot check valve or rod lock if the position must hold.
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 TACED12X5S FAQ
Yes - the double-rod design means a rod exits both covers and both sides work on the rod-side area, so force is equal each way: 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. Plan on roughly 25 N of real work force at 0.5 MPa, enough to lift about 2 kg vertically with a 2:1 margin.
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 to absorb end-of-stroke shock. This model carries the optional -S magnet, so CMSE / DMSE reed or solid-state switches mount directly in the body slots; the female rod thread is M3x0.5 and the port is M5x0.8.
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