Airtac TACED Guided Compact Cylinder TACED16X15S
The AirTAC Airtac TACED Guided Compact Cylinder TACED16X15S 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 TACED16X15S
Double acting with a rod leaving both covers, the AirTAC TACED16X15S is an ISO 21287 compact cylinder that pushes and pulls with the same 75.4 N at 0.5 MPa (105.6 N at 0.7 MPa), because both chambers work on the rod-side area. Twin guide rods on the yoke stop the load rotating and carry light side load, so a small gripper or plate stays square without an external guide. The 15 mm stroke suits short-reach pick points in tight assemblies.
The hard-anodized aluminium body is about 50% shorter in mounting length than an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, which is why it drops into slim jigs and guarded stations where a full-length body will not fit. This -S model carries the optional magnet, so CMSE or DMSE switches can be bolted on for end-of-stroke sensing. A fixed TPU bumper at each end absorbs the stop, and the 8 mm hard-chrome S45C rod ends in a female M4x0.7 thread. As a rule of thumb, plan on about 45 N of real work at 0.5 MPa, which lifts roughly 3.8 kg vertically with a 2:1 margin.
Airtac TACED Guided Compact Cylinder TACED16X15S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac TACED Guided Compact Cylinder TACED16X15S |
|---|---|
| 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 TACED16X15S
| 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 TACED16X15S Is Used
Small-part gripper on a pick-and-place head
The through-rod gives 75.4 N closing and opening alike, and the twin guide yoke keeps gripper jaws from twisting on tiny electronic components.
Eject pin in a compact jig
A 15 mm stroke is enough to push a finished bushing out of its nest, and the short ISO 21287 body fits where a profile cylinder cannot.
Position-flagged sorting station
With the fitted -S magnet, CMSE or DMSE switches confirm the plate reached each end before the conveyor logic releases the next part.
Is the Airtac TACED Guided Compact Cylinder TACED16X15S the Right Cylinder?
At 75.4 N per direction, the 16 mm bore sits between the 12 mm bore (42.4 N) and the 20 mm bore (117.8 N) at 0.5 MPa. If your part weighs under about 3.8 kg and you want a 2:1 vertical margin, this size fits; step up to 20 mm for heavier clamps. The 15 mm stroke is well inside the 75 mm standard limit for this bore, so it ships as a catalogue item. Air ports are M5x0.8, pressure runs 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi), and speed is 30-500 mm/s. Note it does not hold position when air is lost - add a rod lock or pilot check valve if the load must stay put. The -S magnet is already fitted on this model; order CMSE / DMSE switches separately.
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 TACED16X15S FAQ
Yes - it is a double-rod cylinder, so a rod exits both covers and both strokes work on the rod-side area. At 0.5 MPa you get 75.4 N either way, at 0.7 MPa it is 105.6 N in both directions, and the maximum at 1.0 MPa is 15.4 kgf. There is no larger push than pull on this model.
It is an ISO 21287 compact cylinder with a hard-anodized aluminium body, threaded aluminium covers, an 8 mm hard-chrome S45C rod with a female M4x0.7 thread, M5x0.8 ports and a fixed TPU bumper at each end. The body is about 50% shorter than an ISO 15552 profile cylinder. This TACED16X15S carries the optional -S magnet, so CMSE or DMSE reed or solid-state switches can be mounted in the body slots.
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