Airtac TACED Guided Compact Cylinder TACED16X15
The AirTAC Airtac TACED Guided Compact Cylinder TACED16X15 is a genuine double acting, double rod, non-rotating ISO 21287 compact air cylinder with a Ø16mm bore and 15mm 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.
- BoreØ16 mm
- Stroke15 mm
- Port sizeM5×0.8
- Acting typeDouble acting, double rod, non-rotating
- Rod threadM4×0.7
- 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 TACED16X15
A double acting, double-rod compact cylinder built to ISO 21287, the TACED16X15 has a rod exiting both covers, so the 16 mm bore delivers an identical 75.4 N in each direction at 0.5 MPa (105.6 N at 0.7 MPa). Twin guide rods on the yoke keep the tooling square and carry light side load, and the short body saves about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder.
For sizing, plan on roughly 45 N (about 4.6 kgf) of real work at 0.5 MPa rather than the full rating, which means it lifts about 3.8 kg vertically with a 2:1 margin. The hard-anodized aluminium body carries an S45C hard-chrome plated 8 mm rod, a fixed TPU bumper sits at both ends, and the optional -S magnet enables CMSE / DMSE switches - without that code there is no magnet fitted.
Airtac TACED Guided Compact Cylinder TACED16X15 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac TACED Guided Compact Cylinder TACED16X15 |
|---|---|
| Series | TACED compact cylinder |
| Standard | ISO 21287 |
| Bore size | Ø16 mm |
| Stroke | 15 mm |
| Acting type | Double acting, double rod, non-rotating |
| Port size | M5×0.8 |
| Rod thread | M4×0.7 |
| 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 75 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 (Ø16mm)
| Pressure | Force (both ways) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 MPa | 75 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 106 N |
| Max (@1.0 MPa) | 15 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 TACED16X15
| TACED | ISO 21287 compact cylinder (double-rod non-rotating (twin-guide yoke)). |
|---|---|
| 16 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×15 | 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 TACED16X15 Is Used
Small-parts ejection
The equal 75.4 N push and pull both ways makes the TACED16X15 a clean fit for ejecting finished watch or connector parts from a 15 mm-travel nest on an assembly bench.
Gated pick stations
With the optional -S magnet, CMSE or DMSE switches confirm extend and retract on a compact gate actuator where the short ISO 21287 body fits inside the guard.
Lab sample indexing
Twin guide rods stop rotation of a sample holder during 15 mm index moves in analytical equipment, keeping vials square without an external guide.
Is the Airtac TACED Guided Compact Cylinder TACED16X15 the Right Cylinder?
At 75.4 N per side, this 16 mm unit suits light clamping and positioning; step down to the 12 mm bore (42.4 N) for smaller fixtures or up to the 20 mm bore (117.8 N) when more force is needed. The 15 mm stroke sits well inside the 75 mm maximum standard stroke for this bore, so it ships as a catalogue item. Remember it drifts when air is lost - add a rod lock or pilot check valve if the load must stay put. Order the -S code if CMSE / DMSE switching is planned, and choose FB flange, CA/CB/CR or FTC mounting to suit the machine.
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 TACED16X15 FAQ
Yes - the double-rod design means both sides see the rod-side area, so output is equal both ways: 75.4 N at 0.5 MPa and 105.6 N at 0.7 MPa, with a maximum of 15.4 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, and the port is M5x0.8 with a female M4x0.7 rod thread.
The ISO 21287 short body saves about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, so it slots into tight fixtures. Sensing is available only when you order the optional -S magnet, which allows CMSE / DMSE reed or solid-state switches; the standard TACED16X15 has no magnet. A fixed TPU bumper at each end absorbs end-of-stroke shock, and FB flange or CA/CB/CR/FTC mountings are offered.
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