Airtac TACED Guided Compact Cylinder TACED20X55
The AirTAC Airtac TACED Guided Compact Cylinder TACED20X55 is a genuine double acting, double rod, non-rotating ISO 21287 compact air cylinder with a Ø20mm 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.
- BoreØ20 mm
- Stroke55 mm
- Port sizeM5×0.8
- Acting typeDouble acting, double rod, non-rotating
- Rod threadM6×1.0
- CushionFixed TPU bumper (both ends)
- No minimum order. A single piece can be ordered.
- Ready in 3–5 business days. That is the time we take to process the order and hand it to the carrier. Transit time after that depends on the destination.
About the Airtac TACED Guided Compact Cylinder TACED20X55
Double acting and double rod, the AirTAC TACED20X55 pushes a rod out of both covers of a 20 mm bore body, so the force is identical in each direction: 117.8 N at 0.5 MPa and 164.9 N at 0.7 MPa, both ways. Twin guide rods on the yoke stop the tooling rotating and carry side load, so a gripper or plate stays square without an external guide. Air supply is 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi), speed 30-500 mm/s, and a fixed TPU bumper at each end absorbs end-of-stroke energy.
The ISO 21287 short body saves about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, which makes this 55 mm stroke unit easy to fit into tight jigs and guarding. The hard-anodized aluminium body carries a hard-chrome plated S45C rod, and the M5x0.8 ports suit small manifolds. Because the rod-side area works in both directions, plan on roughly 70 N of usable push at 0.5 MPa, which lifts about 6 kg vertically with a 2:1 margin.
Airtac TACED Guided Compact Cylinder TACED20X55 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac TACED Guided Compact Cylinder TACED20X55 |
|---|---|
| Series | TACED compact cylinder |
| Standard | ISO 21287 |
| Bore size | Ø20 mm |
| Stroke | 55 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 TACED20X55
| TACED | ISO 21287 compact cylinder (double-rod non-rotating (twin-guide yoke)). |
|---|---|
| 20 | 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 TACED20X55 Is Used
Fixture clamping in tight dies
The short ISO 21287 body and 117.8 N per side suit clamping small stamping or welding fixtures where a full-length profile cylinder will not fit.
Non-rotating pick heads
Twin guide rods keep a vacuum cup or gripper square on small electronics parts, with equal 117.8 N grip and release force at 0.5 MPa.
Lab and test station slides
A 55 mm stroke at 30-500 mm/s gives controlled press or probe motion in compact test rigs, lifting about 6 kg vertically with margin.
Is the Airtac TACED Guided Compact Cylinder TACED20X55 the Right Cylinder?
At 117.8 N per direction, bore 20 sits between the 16 mm (75.4 N) and 25 mm (206.2 N) TACED sizes; step up to 25 mm if your fixture needs more margin at 0.5 MPa, or down to 16 mm for lighter pick-and-place heads. The 55 mm stroke is within the 100 mm standard range for this bore, so no made-to-order build is needed. Order the -S code if you want the optional magnet for CMSE / DMSE switches; without it no sensor can be fitted. FB flange, CA, CB, CR and FTC mountings are available, and the rod end is female M6x1.0.
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 TACED20X55 FAQ
Yes. Because a rod exits both covers, both sides work on the rod-side area, 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 range is 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi) and speed is 30-500 mm/s.
The ISO 21287 short body saves about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, and a fixed TPU bumper at each end absorbs end-of-stroke energy. Sensors are possible only when you order the optional -S magnet code, which allows CMSE or DMSE switches on the body slots; the standard TACED20X55 has no magnet.
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