Airtac TACED Guided Compact Cylinder TACED16X55
The AirTAC Airtac TACED Guided Compact Cylinder TACED16X55 is a genuine double acting, double rod, non-rotating ISO 21287 compact air cylinder with a Ø16mm bore and 55mm 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
- Stroke55 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 TACED16X55
This TACED16X55 is a double acting, double-rod compact cylinder built to the ISO 21287 short-body format. A rod exits 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), because both sides work on the same 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 55 mm stroke sits inside the 75 mm standard range for this bore.
The short ISO 21287 body saves about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, which makes it easy to fit into slim pick-and-place heads and compact fixtures. In practice, plan for roughly 45 N of usable push (about 4.5 kg vertical lift with a 2:1 margin) rather than the full 75.4 N rating. The hard-anodized aluminium body carries an S45C hard-chrome plated rod, a fixed TPU bumper absorbs end-of-stroke shock at both ends, and the rod end is female M4x0.7 with an M5x0.8 air port. Note that the piston drifts if air is lost - for a held load, add a rod lock or pilot check valve.
Airtac TACED Guided Compact Cylinder TACED16X55 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac TACED Guided Compact Cylinder TACED16X55 |
|---|---|
| Series | TACED compact cylinder |
| Standard | ISO 21287 |
| Bore size | Ø16 mm |
| Stroke | 55 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 TACED16X55
| TACED | ISO 21287 compact cylinder (double-rod non-rotating (twin-guide yoke)). |
|---|---|
| 16 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×55 | 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 TACED16X55 Is Used
Small-part ejection from press dies
The twin guide rods keep the ejector pin square while the 75.4 N per-side force clears stamped brackets from a 16 mm die pocket on each stroke.
Bidirectional pusher on packaging lines
Equal 75.4 N output both ways lets one cylinder divert cartons left or right on a conveyor without reversing the mounting, at speeds up to 500 mm/s.
Sample slide transfer in lab automation
The 55 mm stroke and non-rotating yoke move microscope slides between stations squarely, with the compact body fitting inside a benchtop enclosure.
Is the Airtac TACED Guided Compact Cylinder TACED16X55 the Right Cylinder?
At 75.4 N per side, this 16 mm bore suits light clamping and small-part transfer; step down to the 12 mm bore (42.4 N) for tiny tooling, or up to 20 mm (117.8 N) when the load grows. The 55 mm stroke is standard for this bore (max 75 mm). Mounting is FB flange, and the optional -S magnet code is what enables CMSE / DMSE switches - without it no sensor can be fitted. Choose the TACE single-rod version if you need a smaller retracted length, or ACED if rotation does not matter.
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 TACED16X55 FAQ
Yes - it is a double-rod cylinder, so a rod exits both covers and both sides work on the rod-side area. Output is 75.4 N at 0.5 MPa and 105.6 N at 0.7 MPa, equal in push and pull, with a maximum of 15.4 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Operating pressure 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.
The ISO 21287 short body saves about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, so it fits tight gantries and guards. Sensors are possible only with the optional -S magnet code, which allows CMSE or DMSE switches on the body magnet slots; this model without -S carries no magnet. A fixed TPU bumper at each end absorbs end-of-stroke shock, and mounting is FB flange.
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