Airtac TACED Guided Compact Cylinder TACED40X20
The AirTAC Airtac TACED Guided Compact Cylinder TACED40X20 is a genuine double acting, double rod, non-rotating ISO 21287 compact air cylinder with a Ø40mm bore and 20mm stroke, 1/8" 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.
- BoreØ40 mm
- Stroke20 mm
- Port size1/8"
- Acting typeDouble acting, double rod, non-rotating
- Rod threadM8×1.25
- CushionFixed TPU bumper (both ends)
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About the Airtac TACED Guided Compact Cylinder TACED40X20
A double acting compact cylinder built to ISO 21287, the TACED40X20 pushes a 40 mm bore through a short 20 mm stroke with a rod leaving both covers, so the 571.8 N output at 0.5 MPa is identical in each direction. Twin guide rods on the yoke stop the tooling twisting and take side load, so a gripper or press plate stays square without an external guide. Air supply is 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi) with speed from 30-500 mm/s.
The hard-anodized aluminium body with an S45C hard-chrome plated rod shrugs off wear in daily production, and the short ISO 21287 body saves about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, letting it slot into tight fixtures. At 0.5 MPa plan on roughly 343 N (about 35 kgf) of real working force, and for vertical lifts that is around 29 kg with a 2:1 margin. A fixed TPU bumper at each end absorbs end-of-stroke shock.
Airtac TACED Guided Compact Cylinder TACED40X20 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac TACED Guided Compact Cylinder TACED40X20 |
|---|---|
| Series | TACED compact cylinder |
| Standard | ISO 21287 |
| Bore size | Ø40 mm |
| Stroke | 20 mm |
| Acting type | Double acting, double rod, non-rotating |
| Port size | 1/8" |
| Rod thread | M8×1.25 |
| 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 (Ø40mm)
| Pressure | Force (both ways) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 MPa | 572 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 800 N |
| Max (@1.0 MPa) | 117 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 TACED40X20
| TACED | ISO 21287 compact cylinder (double-rod non-rotating (twin-guide yoke)). |
|---|---|
| 40 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×20 | 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 TACED40X20 Is Used
Fixture clamping on CNC pallets
The 571.8 N clamping force at 0.5 MPa in both directions lets one TACED40X20 lock and release a machining pallet, while the 20 mm stroke suits shallow clamp pockets on the fixture plate.
Pick-and-place gripper actuation
Twin guide rods keep gripper jaws from rotating on small automotive brackets, and the equal bidirectional force grips and releases with the same 571.8 N at 0.5 MPa.
Short-stamp marking press
A 20 mm stroke is ideal for date-code stamping on packaging line parts; the compact body fits inside the stamping head where a full-length cylinder cannot.
Is the Airtac TACED Guided Compact Cylinder TACED40X20 the Right Cylinder?
For a 20 mm stroke with equal force both ways, the 40 mm bore gives 571.8 N at 0.5 MPa and 800.5 N at 0.7 MPa in either direction. Step down to the 32 mm bore (345.6 N at 0.5 MPa) for lighter clamping, or up to the 50 mm bore (881.2 N) when the load grows. Note that the piston drifts if air is lost, so add a rod lock or pilot check valve where a load must stay put. Mounting is FB flange, ports are 1/8", and the optional -S magnet enables CMSE / DMSE switches; without -S no magnet is fitted.
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 TACED40X20 FAQ
Yes. Because a rod exits both covers, both sides see the rod-side area, so output is equal both ways: 571.8 N at 0.5 MPa and 800.5 N at 0.7 MPa, with a maximum of 116.6 kgf at 1.0 MPa. 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 1/8".
The ISO 21287 short body saves about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, with a hard-anodized aluminium body, S45C hard-chrome rod and a fixed TPU bumper at each end. Position sensing needs the optional -S magnet code; with it, CMSE / DMSE switches mount in the body slots. Without -S there is no magnet, and the piston will drift if air is lost, so use a rod lock or pilot check valve to hold a load.
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