Airtac TACED Guided Compact Cylinder TACED16X5
The AirTAC Airtac TACED Guided Compact Cylinder TACED16X5 is a genuine double acting, double rod, non-rotating ISO 21287 compact air cylinder with a Ø16mm bore and 5mm 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
- Stroke5 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 TACED16X5
A double acting, double rod compact cylinder built to ISO 21287, the TACED16X5 pushes a 16 mm bore through a short 5 mm stroke with a rod exiting both covers. Because both sides see the rod-side area, output is 75.4 N at 0.5 MPa and 105.6 N at 0.7 MPa in either direction. Twin guide rods on the yoke stop the load rotating and take side load, so a small gripper or plate stays square without an external guide. The hard-anodized aluminium body with an S45C hard-chrome plated rod runs on air filtered to 40 um at 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi), 30-500 mm/s.
The short body saves about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, which is why this bore class fits cramped pick heads and micro presses. For sizing, treat roughly 45 N (0.6 of the 75.4 N rating) as usable work force at 0.5 MPa, and expect it to lift about 3.8 kg vertically with a 2:1 margin. A fixed TPU bumper at each end absorbs end-of-stroke shock, and the female M4x0.7 rod threads take standard tooling. Note: this unit has no magnet fitted, so CMSE / DMSE switches only work if you order the optional -S version.
Airtac TACED Guided Compact Cylinder TACED16X5 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac TACED Guided Compact Cylinder TACED16X5 |
|---|---|
| Series | TACED compact cylinder |
| Standard | ISO 21287 |
| Bore size | Ø16 mm |
| Stroke | 5 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 TACED16X5
| TACED | ISO 21287 compact cylinder (double-rod non-rotating (twin-guide yoke)). |
|---|---|
| 16 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×5 | 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 TACED16X5 Is Used
Micro press ejection
The equal 75.4 N push and return at 0.5 MPa ejects finished watch or connector pins from a 5 mm die pocket, with the twin guide yoke keeping the ejector plate square.
Small-part gripper actuation
Double rod output grips and releases PCB test fixtures or vial caps with identical force both ways, and the non-rotating guides stop jaw twist on tiny parts.
Indexing pin on a fixture
A 5 mm stroke is ideal for spring-loaded style locating pins in drilling jigs; order the -S magnet version if the PLC needs CMSE / DMSE confirmation of pin position.
Is the Airtac TACED Guided Compact Cylinder TACED16X5 the Right Cylinder?
At 75.4 N per side at 0.5 MPa, the 16 mm bore sits between the 12 mm (42.4 N) and 20 mm (117.8 N) TACED sizes; step down for light sensor actuators, up for heavier clamping. The 5 mm stroke is a standard length (bore 16 goes to 75 mm standard), so no made-to-order lead time applies. This base code has no magnet; add the -S suffix if your panel needs CMSE / DMSE position feedback. Mounting is FB flange, with PT ports as standard (G on request), and remember the piston drifts when air is lost - use a rod lock or pilot check valve if the load must be held.
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 TACED16X5 FAQ
Yes - the double rod design means a rod exits both covers, so 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 in either 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, temperature -20 to +70 C.
It is an ISO 21287 compact cylinder whose short body saves about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, so it suits tight jig plates and gantries. The rod end is a female M4x0.7 thread, ports are PT (G available), a fixed TPU bumper decelerates both ends, and FB flange mounting is offered. The magnet is the optional -S code - without it no CMSE / DMSE switch can be mounted.
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