Airtac TACED Guided Compact Cylinder TACED16X55S
The AirTAC Airtac TACED Guided Compact Cylinder TACED16X55S 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)
- No minimum order. A single piece can be ordered.
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About the Airtac TACED Guided Compact Cylinder TACED16X55S
This double acting, double-rod compact cylinder pushes a 16 mm bore through a 55 mm stroke, with a rod leaving both covers so the force is identical in each direction: 75.4 N at 0.5 MPa and 105.6 N at 0.7 MPa. Twin guide rods on the yoke hold the tooling square and stop rotation, so a small gripper or pusher plate needs no external guide. Air supply is 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi) and speed runs 30-500 mm/s.
The hard-anodized aluminium body is an ISO 21287 compact build, roughly 50% shorter in mounting length than an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, which is why it slots into slim fixtures and guarding. The 55 mm stroke sits inside the 75 mm standard range for this bore. As an -S model it carries the optional magnet, so CMSE or DMSE switches read position directly. For planning, treat about 45 N (roughly 4.6 kg) as the usable working force at 0.5 MPa, and expect it to lift about 3.8 kg vertically with a 2:1 margin.
Airtac TACED Guided Compact Cylinder TACED16X55S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac TACED Guided Compact Cylinder TACED16X55S |
|---|---|
| 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 TACED16X55S
| 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 TACED16X55S Is Used
Small-part ejection from fixtures
The equal 75.4 N push and pull ejects machined pins or bushings from a drilling jig and retracts the ejector plate without any rotation, thanks to the twin guide yoke.
Pusher on a compact conveyor line
With about 50% less mounting length than an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, the short body fits between conveyor frames to divert cartons, while the 55 mm stroke clears a 50 mm lane.
Lab sample press with position feedback
The fitted magnet drives CMSE or DMSE switches to confirm cap-seating on vials, and the roughly 3.8 kg vertical lift capacity handles light pressing heads with a 2:1 margin.
Is the Airtac TACED Guided Compact Cylinder TACED16X55S the Right Cylinder?
At 75.4 N per direction, the 16 mm bore suits light clamping and part transfer; step down to the 12 mm bore (42.4 N) for tiny assemblies or up to 20 mm (117.8 N) when a little more push is needed. Because a rod exits both covers, keep clearance at the rear end for the second rod and any tooling on it. The 55 mm stroke is standard for this bore (max 75 mm), and the female M4x0.7 rod thread on the yoke takes your fixture screws directly. This -S version includes the magnet for CMSE / DMSE switch feedback; note the cylinder drifts if air is lost, so add a rod lock or pilot check valve where a load must stay put.
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 TACED16X55S FAQ
It is a double-rod cylinder, so output is equal both ways: 75.4 N at 0.5 MPa and 105.6 N at 0.7 MPa on the rod-side area in each direction. At 1.0 MPa the maximum is 15.4 kgf. Operating pressure is 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi), proof pressure 1.5 MPa (215 psi), speed 30-500 mm/s, and the port is M5x0.8.
The ISO 21287 aluminium body saves about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, ideal for tight jigs. A fixed TPU bumper at each end absorbs end-of-stroke impact; it is not adjustable and does not hold a load if air is lost, so use a rod lock or pilot check valve for that. FB flange, CA, CB, CR and FTC mountings are available, and this -S model carries the optional magnet for CMSE / DMSE switches.
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