Airtac TACED Guided Compact Cylinder TACED16X30
The AirTAC Airtac TACED Guided Compact Cylinder TACED16X30 is a genuine double acting, double rod, non-rotating ISO 21287 compact air cylinder with a Ø16mm bore and 30mm 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
- Stroke30 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 TACED16X30
Double acting and double rod, the TACED16X30 pushes a rod out of both covers of its ISO 21287 compact body, 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) because 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 press plate stays square without an external guide. The short body saves about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, which is why it drops into tight fixtures and guarding where a full-length cylinder will not fit.
For sizing the job: treat roughly 45 N (about 0.6 of the 0.5 MPa rating) as the usable working force, which means this cylinder lifts about 3 kg vertically with a 2:1 margin - enough for small plastic parts, sensor brackets or light lids. The hard-anodized aluminium body with an S45C hard-chrome plated 8 mm rod runs on air filtered to 40 um at 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi), 30-500 mm/s, -20 to +70 C, with a fixed TPU bumper at each end absorbing end-of-stroke shock. The magnet is not fitted on this code; order the optional -S version if you need CMSE / DMSE switch sensing.
Airtac TACED Guided Compact Cylinder TACED16X30 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac TACED Guided Compact Cylinder TACED16X30 |
|---|---|
| Series | TACED compact cylinder |
| Standard | ISO 21287 |
| Bore size | Ø16 mm |
| Stroke | 30 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 TACED16X30
| TACED | ISO 21287 compact cylinder (double-rod non-rotating (twin-guide yoke)). |
|---|---|
| 16 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×30 | 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 TACED16X30 Is Used
Small-part gripper on a pick-and-place head
The 75.4 N grip force in both directions and the non-rotating twin guide yoke keep tiny clamping fingers aligned on electronics or plastic components without an external guide.
Light press or marking station
With about 45 N of practical working force at 0.5 MPa, the 30 mm stroke suits staking labels, marking codes or seating small inserts where the compact body must fit inside a machine frame.
Position-checked slide in test fixtures
Order the -S code and CMSE or DMSE switches confirm end positions on a quality-check fixture, while the twin guide rods stop the probe carrier twisting between cycles.
Is the Airtac TACED Guided Compact Cylinder TACED16X30 the Right Cylinder?
At 75.4 N per side at 0.5 MPa, the 16 mm bore sits between the 12 mm bore (42.4 N) and the 20 mm bore (117.8 N) - step down for tiny pick-and-place heads, step up when the load or friction grows. The 30 mm stroke is well inside the 75 mm maximum standard stroke for this bore, so it ships as a catalog item. The rod end carries a female M4x0.7 thread and the port is M5x0.8 (PT). Remember the piston drifts when air is lost - it never holds position - so add a rod lock or pilot check valve if the load must stay put. FB flange, CA, CB, CR and FTC mountings are available, and sensing needs the optional -S magnet code.
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 TACED16X30 FAQ
Yes - it is a double-rod cylinder, so a rod exits both covers and both strokes act on the rod-side area. Output is 75.4 N at 0.5 MPa and 105.6 N at 0.7 MPa, equal in each direction, with a maximum of 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, -20 to +70 C.
The ISO 21287 short body saves about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, so it suits tight jigs and guarding. Mounting options are FB flange, CA, CB, CR and FTC. Switch sensing is not included on this code - the magnet is the optional -S version, which accepts CMSE or DMSE reed and solid-state switches. The rod end is female M4x0.7 and the port is M5x0.8.
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