AirTAC Pneumatics
AirTAC TACQ Series Guided Compact Cylinders
The AirTAC TACQ series is a guided, non-rotating compact cylinder spanning 12-100 mm bores, built to drive and carry lateral loads in one unit for space-constrained machines.
inventory_2203 models availableSeries Overview
The AirTAC TACQ series is the guided, non-rotating version of the ACQ compact cylinder. Two guide shafts on a fixing plate keep the rod from rotating and let it carry lateral load a plain compact rod cannot. This replaces a separate linear guide, driving and guiding a load in one unit.
The range spans 10 bores from 12 to 100 mm. The drive force equals a standard ACQ of the same bore, spanning 56.5 N push at 0.5 MPa for the 12 mm bore up to 3927 N for the 100 mm bore. The guides add stiffness, not thrust.
Shared design features include double-acting operation, a compact C-clip/riveted body, and a fixed elastomer bumper. It is a guided thin cylinder, not a tie-rod or ISO cylinder. Non-rotating tolerance is about +/-0.2 deg on small bores and +/-0.15 deg on 20-100 mm sizes. A maximum reverse torque and mass/speed limit apply at 0.5 MPa.
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Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ100X75
SKU: TACQ100X75
$196.31$203.81
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Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ100X40S
SKU: TACQ100X40S
$188.40$195.90
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Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ100X45
SKU: TACQ100X45
$176.30$183.80
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Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ100X75S
SKU: TACQ100X75S
$211.46$218.96
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Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ100X25S
SKU: TACQ100X25S
$179.09$186.59
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Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ100X35
SKU: TACQ100X35
$170.51$178.01
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Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ100X10S
SKU: TACQ100X10S
$171.18$178.68
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Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ100X20
SKU: TACQ100X20
$161.41$168.91
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Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ100X45S
SKU: TACQ100X45S
$191.45$198.95
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Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ100X35S
SKU: TACQ100X35S
$185.61$193.11
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Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ100X30S
SKU: TACQ100X30S
$182.35$189.85
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Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ100X15
SKU: TACQ100X15
$158.16$165.66
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Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ100X40
SKU: TACQ100X40
$173.30$180.80
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Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ80X45
SKU: TACQ80X45
$126.05$133.55
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Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ100X25
SKU: TACQ100X25
$164.00$171.50
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Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ100X50S
SKU: TACQ100X50S
$194.45$201.95
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Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ80X45S
SKU: TACQ80X45S
$138.41$145.91
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Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ100X50
SKU: TACQ100X50
$179.35$186.85
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Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ80X50S
SKU: TACQ80X50S
$141.20$148.70
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Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ100X10
SKU: TACQ100X10
$156.09$163.59
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Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ80X50
SKU: TACQ80X50
$128.84$136.34
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Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ80X75S
SKU: TACQ80X75S
$158.16$165.66
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Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ100X15S
SKU: TACQ100X15S
$173.30$180.80
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Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ80X15
SKU: TACQ80X15
$110.49$117.99
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Typical Applications
Pick-and-Place Grippers
Ideal for assembly stations where the twin guide shafts prevent rod rotation during vertical pick-and-place, ensuring gripper jaw alignment without a separate linear guide.
Carton Flap Folding
Handles lateral loads from pushing cardboard flaps on packaging lines. The fixed elastomer bumper absorbs end-of-stroke impact in short cycle applications.
Ejector and Sorting Arms
Drives short-stroke sorting arms on conveyors where the compact C-clip body saves space and the guide shafts resist side loads from deflecting products.
Print Media Handling
Moves paper or substrate guides in printing machinery where strict non-rotating accuracy (+/-0.15 deg on 20-100 mm bores) keeps alignment precise over short strokes.
How to Choose the Right Model
Choose the bore based on the required drive force (56.5 N to 3927 N at 0.5 MPa) and the guided stroke length. Always confirm the charted maximum reverse torque and mass/speed limit for your bore at 0.5 MPa to prevent guide failure. Select the -S magnet option if position sensing is required.
Step out of the TACQ to the plain ACQ if your load has no lateral force or rotation risk and you need maximum compactness. Choose the ACQD double-rod variant if you need higher lateral load capacity and symmetrical thrust. When specifying, confirm these 5 points: bore/size, guided stroke, port/thread, mounting interface, and magnet -S option.
Quick checklist
- ✓ Required force at your working pressure
- ✓ Stroke and available mounting space
- ✓ Port / thread type (PT / NPT / G)
- ✓ Sensor / magnet option (-S)?
- ✓ Side load — consider a guided model
Frequently Asked Questions
The TACQ series spans 10 bores from 12 to 100 mm. Double-acting push force at 0.5 MPa ranges from 56.5 N on the 12 mm bore to 3927 N on the 100 mm bore. The guide shafts add stiffness for lateral loads but do not increase the drive thrust.
The TACQ is the guided, non-rotating version of the ACQ thin cylinder, using twin guide shafts to carry lateral load. The ACQ is the plain compact version for loads without side force. The ACQD is a double-rod variant offering higher lateral load capacity and symmetrical thrust.
Non-rotating tolerance is about +/-0.2 deg on small bores and +/-0.15 deg on the 20 to 100 mm bores. Because it uses a fixed elastomer bumper, it is a compact non-ISO cylinder, not a tie-rod design.
No. The TACQ is a double-acting air cylinder and cannot hold position unpowered. The fixed elastomer bumper only decelerates the piston near stroke end. A mechanical lock, rod brake, or pilot check valve is required for load holding.
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