Airtac TACED Guided Compact Cylinder TACED20X15S
The AirTAC Airtac TACED Guided Compact Cylinder TACED20X15S is a genuine double acting, double rod, non-rotating ISO 21287 compact air cylinder with a Ø20mm bore and 15mm 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.
- BoreØ20 mm
- Stroke15 mm
- Port sizeM5×0.8
- Acting typeDouble acting, double rod, non-rotating
- Rod threadM6×1.0
- CushionFixed TPU bumper (both ends)
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About the Airtac TACED Guided Compact Cylinder TACED20X15S
This is a double acting, double-rod compact cylinder built to ISO 21287: a 10 mm rod exits both covers of the 20 mm bore, so thrust is equal in each direction - 117.8 N at 0.5 MPa and 164.9 N at 0.7 MPa. Twin guide rods on the yoke stop the tooling rotating and carry side load, so a small gripper or plate stays square with no external guide. The short body saves about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, which is why it slots into tight fixture plates and guarding where a full-length body cannot go.
The hard-anodized aluminium body pairs with an S45C hard-chrome plated rod, and a fixed TPU bumper at each end absorbs end-of-stroke shock. This -S version carries the optional magnet, so CMSE or DMSE reed and solid-state switches can be clamped anywhere along the body slots. Because both sides see the rod-side area, plan for roughly 70 N of real work at 0.5 MPa, and the 15 mm stroke lifts about 6 kg vertically with a 2:1 margin. Speed range is 30-500 mm/s over 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi).
Airtac TACED Guided Compact Cylinder TACED20X15S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac TACED Guided Compact Cylinder TACED20X15S |
|---|---|
| Series | TACED compact cylinder |
| Standard | ISO 21287 |
| Bore size | Ø20 mm |
| Stroke | 15 mm |
| Acting type | Double acting, double rod, non-rotating |
| Port size | M5×0.8 |
| Rod thread | M6×1.0 |
| 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 100 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 (Ø20mm)
| Pressure | Force (both ways) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 MPa | 118 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 165 N |
| Max (@1.0 MPa) | 24 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 TACED20X15S
| TACED | ISO 21287 compact cylinder (double-rod non-rotating (twin-guide yoke)). |
|---|---|
| 20 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×15 | 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 TACED20X15S Is Used
Fixture clamp on a CNC jig
The 15 mm stroke clamps a machined aluminium bracket against a hard stop with 117.8 N from either side, and the twin guide yoke keeps the clamp pad square to the part.
Position-verified ejector
With the -S magnet, CMSE switches confirm the short 15 mm kick that pushes a rejected blister pack off a pharma packaging line conveyor.
Two-sided gripper drive
A rod leaving both covers drives external jaws on an electronics assembly cell, gripping PCB carriers with equal 164.9 N at 0.7 MPa without an external guide.
Is the Airtac TACED Guided Compact Cylinder TACED20X15S the Right Cylinder?
At 117.8 N per side at 0.5 MPa, bore 20 sits between bore 16 (75.4 N) and bore 25 (206.2 N) - step down for lighter pick-and-place heads, up if your tooling mass grows. The 15 mm stroke is well inside the 100 mm standard limit for this bore. If the load must stay put when air is lost, add a rod lock or pilot check valve; the cylinder itself drifts. Mounting is FB flange, and the -S magnet in this model lets you position CMSE / DMSE switches for end-of-stroke or mid-stroke sensing.
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 TACED20X15S FAQ
Yes - the double-rod design means a rod exits both covers and both sides work on the rod-side area, so force is equal each way: 117.8 N at 0.5 MPa and 164.9 N at 0.7 MPa. At 1.0 MPa the maximum is 24.0 kgf. Operating pressure is 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi) with 1.5 MPa (215 psi) proof pressure, and speed runs 30-500 mm/s.
The ISO 21287 short body cuts mounting length by roughly half versus an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, so it fits shallow fixtures and guarded spaces. Twin guide rods on the yoke prevent load rotation and take side load. A fixed TPU bumper at each end absorbs end-of-stroke impact. This model carries the optional -S magnet, so CMSE or DMSE switches mount in the body slots; the rod end is female M6x1.0 and the port is M5x0.8.
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