Airtac TACED Guided Compact Cylinder TACED20X30
The AirTAC Airtac TACED Guided Compact Cylinder TACED20X30 is a genuine double acting, double rod, non-rotating ISO 21287 compact air cylinder with a Ø20mm bore and 30mm 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
- Stroke30 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 TACED20X30
A double acting, double-rod compact cylinder built to ISO 21287, the TACED20X30 pushes a 20 mm bore through a 30 mm stroke with a rod leaving both covers. Because both sides see the rod-side area, output is identical in each direction: 117.8 N at 0.5 MPa and 164.9 N at 0.7 MPa. Twin guide rods on the yoke keep the tooling square and carry side load, so a gripper or plate stays aligned without an external guide.
The short hard-anodized aluminium body saves about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, which makes it a natural fit for tight jigs, guards and gantries. The S45C hard-chrome plated rod, grease-retaining two-way piston seal and fixed TPU bumpers at both ends handle end-of-stroke deceleration. As a working rule, plan on roughly 70 N (about 7 kg) of usable push at 0.5 MPa, or lift about 6 kg vertically with a 2:1 margin.
Airtac TACED Guided Compact Cylinder TACED20X30 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac TACED Guided Compact Cylinder TACED20X30 |
|---|---|
| Series | TACED compact cylinder |
| Standard | ISO 21287 |
| Bore size | Ø20 mm |
| Stroke | 30 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 TACED20X30
| TACED | ISO 21287 compact cylinder (double-rod non-rotating (twin-guide yoke)). |
|---|---|
| 20 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×30 | 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 TACED20X30 Is Used
Fixture clamping in tight machining cells
The 117.8 N bidirectional force clamps or releases small aluminium brackets inside a CNC fixture, and the short ISO 21287 body fits where a full-length profile cylinder cannot.
Non-rotating gripper plate on a pick head
Twin guide rods keep a vacuum gripper plate square over a 30 mm transfer on an electronics assembly line, with no external guide needed and equal force on grip and release.
Push-off station on a lab automation deck
The 20 mm bore ejects sample trays from a nest at 30-500 mm/s, and the M5x0.8 ports suit the compact manifold spacing of benchtop automation.
Is the Airtac TACED Guided Compact Cylinder TACED20X30 the Right Cylinder?
At 117.8 N per direction, the 20 mm bore sits between the 16 mm (75.4 N) and 25 mm (206.2 N) options at 0.5 MPa. Step down to 16 mm for light pick-and-place heads, or up to 25 mm when the part weight grows. The 30 mm stroke is well inside the 100 mm maximum standard stroke for this bore, so it ships as a standard build. Choose the -S code if you later want CMSE or DMSE switches; without it there is no magnet in the piston. It does not hold position when air is lost, so add a rod lock or pilot check valve for a held load. Mounting is FB flange; the rod end is female M6x1.0 with PT ports.
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 TACED20X30 FAQ
Yes. As a double-rod cylinder, the rod-side area works on both sides, so output is equal each way: 117.8 N at 0.5 MPa and 164.9 N at 0.7 MPa, with a maximum of 24.0 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Operating pressure is 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi), proof pressure 1.5 MPa (215 psi), and speed range 30-500 mm/s.
The ISO 21287 compact body is hard-anodized aluminium with an S45C hard-chrome rod, and it saves about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder. Fixed TPU bumpers at both ends absorb end-of-stroke energy. Mounting is FB flange, the rod end is female M6x1.0 and ports are M5x0.8. Position sensing needs the optional -S magnet code; with plain TACED20X30 there is no magnet, so CMSE or DMSE switches cannot be fitted.
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