Airtac TACED Guided Compact Cylinder TACED16X40S
The AirTAC Airtac TACED Guided Compact Cylinder TACED16X40S 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)
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About the Airtac TACED Guided Compact Cylinder TACED16X40S
Double acting and double rod, the TACED16X40S pushes and pulls with identical force because a rod exits both covers and both sides work on the rod-side area: 75.4 N at 0.5 MPa, rising to 105.6 N at 0.7 MPa. Twin guide rods on the yoke keep the tooling square and non-rotating, so a small gripper or clamp plate stays aligned without an external guide. The 16 mm bore sits in the light-duty class, and the optional -S magnet fitted to this model lets CMSE / DMSE switches report end positions.
The ISO 21287 compact body is hard-anodized aluminium with an S45C hard-chrome rod, and it 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, and the piston seal stores grease for long service. As a rule of thumb, plan on roughly 45 N (about 4.5 kgf) of usable work at 0.5 MPa, which corresponds to lifting around 2 kg vertically with a 2:1 margin. Air supply is 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi), speed 30-500 mm/s, ports M5x0.8.
Airtac TACED Guided Compact Cylinder TACED16X40S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac TACED Guided Compact Cylinder TACED16X40S |
|---|---|
| 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 TACED16X40S
| 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 TACED16X40S Is Used
Small-part gripper on a pick-and-place head
The through-rod gives 75.4 N of closing force in both directions at 0.5 MPa, and the twin guide yoke stops the fingers twisting as they close on connectors or vials.
Light press-fit station for electronics
With about 45 N of practical working force at 0.5 MPa, this bore presses small bearings, pins and terminals where a heavier 20 mm cylinder (117.8 N) would overload the part.
Position-checked clamp in a test fixture
The fitted -S magnet drives CMSE / DMSE switches so the PLC confirms the 40 mm clamp stroke before the test cycle starts, all within a body about 50% shorter than an ISO 15552 profile cylinder.
Is the Airtac TACED Guided Compact Cylinder TACED16X40S the Right Cylinder?
At 75.4 N both ways at 0.5 MPa, the 16 mm bore suits light clamping and small-part transfer; step down to the 12 mm bore (42.4 N) for delicate tooling or up to 20 mm (117.8 N) when a little more grip is needed. The 40 mm stroke is well inside the 75 mm maximum standard stroke for this bore. Note that the piston drifts if air is lost, so add a rod lock or pilot check valve where a load must be held. This model carries the optional -S magnet for CMSE / DMSE switches, and FB flange mounting is available.
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 TACED16X40S FAQ
Yes. Because it is a double-rod cylinder with a rod exiting both covers, output is equal both ways on the rod-side area: 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), speed 30-500 mm/s, port M5x0.8, rod 8 mm with an M4x0.7 female thread.
The ISO 21287 short body saves about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, which is why it fits shallow jigs and guarded assemblies. This model already includes the optional -S magnet, so AirTAC CMSE reed or DMSE solid-state switches mount directly in the body slots to signal both end positions.
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