Airtac TACED Guided Compact Cylinder TACED16X40
The AirTAC Airtac TACED Guided Compact Cylinder TACED16X40 is a genuine double acting, double rod, non-rotating ISO 21287 compact air cylinder with a Ø16mm bore and 40mm 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
- Stroke40 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.
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About the Airtac TACED Guided Compact Cylinder TACED16X40
This double acting AirTAC TACED16X40 is an ISO 21287 compact cylinder with a rod leaving both covers, so the 16 mm bore delivers an equal 75.4 N in each direction at 0.5 MPa (105.6 N at 0.7 MPa). Twin guide rods on the yoke stop the tooling rotating and carry side load, keeping a gripper or plate square without an external guide. Air supply is 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi) and speed runs 30-500 mm/s.
The short hard-anodized aluminium body saves about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, so it slots into tight fixtures and guarding. A fixed TPU bumper at each end absorbs end-of-stroke shock. For sizing: plan on roughly 45 N of real work at 0.5 MPa, which is about 3.8 kg of vertical lift with a 2:1 margin. The magnet is optional - order the -S code to enable CMSE / DMSE switches.
Airtac TACED Guided Compact Cylinder TACED16X40 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac TACED Guided Compact Cylinder TACED16X40 |
|---|---|
| Series | TACED compact cylinder |
| Standard | ISO 21287 |
| Bore size | Ø16 mm |
| Stroke | 40 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 TACED16X40
| TACED | ISO 21287 compact cylinder (double-rod non-rotating (twin-guide yoke)). |
|---|---|
| 16 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×40 | 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 TACED16X40 Is Used
Small-part ejection
The equal 75.4 N push and pull ejects finished pins or bushings from a light machining fixture and retracts the tool at the same force.
Compact gripper actuation
Twin guide rods keep miniature gripper jaws from rotating on a PCB or electronics assembly line, with no external guide needed in the tight cell.
Lab slide positioning
A 40 mm stroke slides sample trays or test fixtures between two stations, and the short body fits inside benchtop machine guarding.
Is the Airtac TACED Guided Compact Cylinder TACED16X40 the Right Cylinder?
At 75.4 N per side, the 16 mm bore suits light clamping and small-part transfer; step down to the 12 mm bore (42.4 N) for tiny loads or up to the 20 mm bore (117.8 N) when more force is needed. The 40 mm stroke sits well inside the 75 mm standard maximum for this bore. It does not hold position when air is lost - add a rod lock or pilot check valve for a held load. Female M4x0.7 rod thread, M5x0.8 port, PT body thread; FB flange and other mountings are available, and the optional -S magnet pairs with CMSE / DMSE switches.
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 TACED16X40 FAQ
Yes - it is a double-rod cylinder, so a rod exits both covers and both sides see 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 pressure 1.5 MPa (215 psi), speed 30-500 mm/s.
It is an ISO 21287 compact cylinder whose hard-anodized aluminium body saves about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, with threaded aluminium covers for easy service. A fixed TPU bumper at each end absorbs end-of-stroke energy. The magnet is optional: order the -S code to run CMSE or DMSE switches; without -S no magnet is fitted. Rod thread is female M4x0.7 and the port is M5x0.8.
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