Airtac TACED Guided Compact Cylinder TACED16X20S
The AirTAC Airtac TACED Guided Compact Cylinder TACED16X20S is a genuine double acting, double rod, non-rotating ISO 21287 compact air cylinder with a Ø16mm bore and 20mm 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
- Stroke20 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 TACED16X20S
Double acting with a rod leaving both covers, the TACED16X20S delivers 75.4 N in each direction 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 tooling rotating and carry light side load, so a small gripper or plate stays square without an external guide. The 20 mm stroke sits well inside the 75 mm standard range for this 16 mm bore.
The ISO 21287 short body saves about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, which is why it slots into slim fixtures and pick-and-place heads. For sizing, treat roughly 45 N (about 0.6 of the 75.4 N rating) as the usable working force, which is around 4 kg of vertical lift with a 2:1 margin. The -S code on this model means the magnet is fitted, so CMSE / DMSE switches can be clamped straight onto the body slots. Ports are M5x0.8, the rod end carries a female M4x0.7 thread, and a fixed TPU bumper sits at each end of travel.
Airtac TACED Guided Compact Cylinder TACED16X20S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac TACED Guided Compact Cylinder TACED16X20S |
|---|---|
| Series | TACED compact cylinder |
| Standard | ISO 21287 |
| Bore size | Ø16 mm |
| Stroke | 20 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 TACED16X20S
| TACED | ISO 21287 compact cylinder (double-rod non-rotating (twin-guide yoke)). |
|---|---|
| 16 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×20 | 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 TACED16X20S Is Used
Small-parts ejection from fixtures
The 75.4 N push and pull at 0.5 MPa clears a machined or moulded part from a nest in either direction, and the 20 mm stroke fits a compact CNC jig.
Non-rotating gripper actuation
Twin guide rods keep a two-jaw gripper from twisting on a pick-and-place head, so no external guide is needed for light electronic components.
Position-checked test stations
With the -S magnet fitted, CMSE / DMSE switches confirm extend and retract on a 20 mm verification press running 30-500 mm/s.
Is the Airtac TACED Guided Compact Cylinder TACED16X20S the Right Cylinder?
At 75.4 N per side, this 16 mm bore suits light clamping and part transfer; step down to the 12 mm bore (42.4 N) for tiny fixtures or up to the 20 mm bore (117.8 N) when the load grows. It will not hold position if air is lost, so add a rod lock or pilot check valve for a held load. FB flange mounting and the fitted -S magnet for CMSE / DMSE sensing are the usual matches here.
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 TACED16X20S FAQ
Yes - the double-rod design gives equal output in extend and retract because both sides act on the rod-side area: 75.4 N at 0.5 MPa, 105.6 N at 0.7 MPa, and up to 15.4 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Operating range is 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi), proof 1.5 MPa (215 psi), speed 30-500 mm/s, air filtered to 40 um, temperature -20 to +70 C.
The ISO 21287 short body saves about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, with a fixed TPU bumper at each end of the 20 mm stroke. This -S model carries the optional magnet, so CMSE / DMSE reed or solid-state switches mount directly in the body slots; without the -S code there is no magnet.
Authorized Export Seller
Genuine AirTAC parts produced by AirTAC factory.
1-Year Warranty
Covers non-human-caused product damage.
Fast Dispatch
Standard models are processed and dispatched in 3-5 business days.
Fast Reply
Most inquiries answered within 7-8 hours.
Request a Quote for Airtac TACED Guided Compact Cylinder TACED16X20S
Send us the quantity and destination. We confirm price, stock and lead time — usually within 7-8 hours.