Airtac TACED Guided Compact Cylinder TACED16X5S
The AirTAC Airtac TACED Guided Compact Cylinder TACED16X5S 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 TACED16X5S
This is a double acting, double rod compact cylinder built to ISO 21287: an 8 mm rod exits BOTH covers, so the 16 mm bore delivers the same 75.4 N at 0.5 MPa (105.6 N at 0.7 MPa) whether it extends or retracts. Twin guide rods on the yoke stop the tooling rotating and carry side load, so a small gripper or plate stays square without an external guide. The S code means the magnet is fitted, so CMSE / DMSE reed or solid-state switches can be mounted for end-of-stroke sensing.
The short ISO 21287 body saves about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, which matters on a 5 mm stroke part squeezed into a tight fixture or inspection station. A fixed TPU bumper at each end absorbs end-of-stroke energy, and the hard-anodized aluminium body with an S45C hard-chrome plated rod stands up to repeated short cycles. For sizing: about 45 N (0.6 of the 75.4 N rating) is a realistic working force at 0.5 MPa, which lifts roughly 2 kg vertically with a 2:1 margin.
Airtac TACED Guided Compact Cylinder TACED16X5S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac TACED Guided Compact Cylinder TACED16X5S |
|---|---|
| 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 TACED16X5S
| 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 TACED16X5S Is Used
Fixture part-presence check
A 5 mm probe stroke with equal 75.4 N both ways lets a CNC fixture confirm a machined blank is seated before the cycle starts, with CMSE switch feedback from the fitted magnet.
Small gripper actuation
The non-rotating twin guide yoke keeps gripper jaws square on a 2 kg electronics part, and the 5 mm stroke suits pick points on a compact assembly head.
Lab sample indexing
Short-bump indexing of vials or slides on an analytical bench: about 45 N of usable force at 0.5 MPa is enough, and the short body fits inside a guarded enclosure.
Is the Airtac TACED Guided Compact Cylinder TACED16X5S the Right Cylinder?
At 75.4 N per direction at 0.5 MPa, the 16 mm bore suits light clamping, part present/absent checks and small push-off jobs; step down to a 12 mm bore (42.4 N) for lighter loads or up to a 20 mm bore (117.8 N) when you need more margin. The 5 mm stroke is well inside the 75 mm standard range for this bore. It does not hold position if air is lost - the piston drifts - so add a rod lock or pilot check valve for a held load. Mount with the FB flange if you need a fixed face, and keep the S magnet in mind if CMSE / DMSE switching will be added later.
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 TACED16X5S FAQ
Yes - the double rod puts a rod through both covers, so 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 extending and retracting, 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, air filtered to 40 um, temperature -20 to +70 C.
The ISO 21287 short body saves about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, so it fits shallow fixtures where a full-length body will not. A fixed TPU bumper at each end absorbs end-of-stroke energy. Because this model carries the optional -S magnet, CMSE / DMSE reed or solid-state switches can be clamped into the body slots for position signals. Rod end is female M4x0.7, port is M5x0.8, and FB flange mounting is available.
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