Airtac TACED Guided Compact Cylinder TACED40X55S
The AirTAC Airtac TACED Guided Compact Cylinder TACED40X55S is a genuine double acting, double rod, non-rotating ISO 21287 compact air cylinder with a Ø40mm bore and 55mm 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
- Stroke55 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 TACED40X55S
Double acting with a through double rod, the AirTAC TACED40X55S pushes and pulls with identical force: 571.8 N at 0.5 MPa and 800.5 N at 0.7 MPa in each direction, because both strokes work on the rod-side area. Twin guide rods on the yoke stop the tooling rotating and carry side load, so a gripper or press plate stays square without an external guide. The 40 mm bore sits in a mid-duty class that lifts about 58 kg against gravity at 0.5 MPa, or roughly 29 kg with a 2:1 margin.
The short ISO 21287 body saves about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, which is why it drops into tight jigs, guarding and gantry frames. A hard-anodized aluminium body carries an S45C hard-chrome rod, fixed TPU bumpers absorb end-of-stroke shock at both covers, and the fitted -S magnet accepts CMSE / DMSE switches for position feedback. Air supply is filtered to 40 um, pressure runs 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi), speed 30-500 mm/s.
Airtac TACED Guided Compact Cylinder TACED40X55S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac TACED Guided Compact Cylinder TACED40X55S |
|---|---|
| Series | TACED compact cylinder |
| Standard | ISO 21287 |
| Bore size | Ø40 mm |
| Stroke | 55 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 TACED40X55S
| TACED | ISO 21287 compact cylinder (double-rod non-rotating (twin-guide yoke)). |
|---|---|
| 40 | 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 TACED40X55S Is Used
Fixture clamping on CNC pallets
Equal 571.8 N clamp and release both ways lets one cylinder swing a clamp arm over a machined part and pull it clear, with the twin guide yoke keeping the arm square to the fixture.
Bidirectional pusher on packaging lines
A rod exits both covers, so the same 800.5 N at 0.7 MPa diverts cartons left or right from a mid-line station without reversing the cylinder or adding a second unit.
Vertical part lift in assembly cells
The 40 mm bore lifts about 29 kg vertically with a 2:1 margin, and CMSE switches on the fitted magnet confirm up and down positions for the cell PLC.
Is the Airtac TACED Guided Compact Cylinder TACED40X55S the Right Cylinder?
At 55 mm stroke and 571.8 N per direction, this model suits clamping and transfer work in the 30-50 kg load band; plan on about 343 N (roughly 35 kgf) of usable force at 0.5 MPa rather than the full rating. Step down to TACED32 (345.6 N) for lighter fixtures or up to TACED50 (881.2 N) when the part weight grows. If the line must hold position when air is lost, add a rod lock or pilot check valve, because the piston drifts without supply. The female M8x1.25 rod thread and FB flange mounting cover most jig plates, and the fitted -S magnet means CMSE / DMSE switches mount directly.
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 TACED40X55S FAQ
Yes, identical both ways because the double rod means both strokes act on the rod-side area: 571.8 N at 0.5 MPa, 800.5 N at 0.7 MPa, and up to 116.6 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Operating pressure is 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi), proof 1.5 MPa (215 psi), speed 30-500 mm/s, bore 40 mm, stroke 55 mm, port 1/8" PT, rod thread M8x1.25 female.
The ISO 21287 short body saves about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, so it fits shallow jigs and guarded frames. This model carries the optional -S magnet, so CMSE reed or DMSE solid-state switches clamp into the body slots for end-of-stroke or mid-position signals. Fixed TPU bumpers at both covers absorb end-of-stroke impact; FB flange mounting is available, and the piston does not hold position if air is lost.
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