Airtac ACQ Ultra Thin Air Cylinder ACQ50X10
The AirTAC ACQ Ultra Thin Air Cylinder ACQ50X10 is a genuine double-acting COMPACT (thin) air cylinder built to JIS dimensions, with a Ø50mm bore and 10mm stroke, PT1/4 air ports and a C-clip / riveted short body that saves mounting depth. Magnetic-switch slots around the body accept position sensors.
- BoreØ50 mm
- Stroke10 mm
- Port sizePT1/4
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.5 (F) / M18×1.5 (B)
- ConfigurationStandard compact
- 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 ACQ Ultra Thin Air Cylinder ACQ50X10
The AirTAC ACQ50X10 is a double-acting JIS compact cylinder engineered to deliver substantial force within a minimal axial footprint. Utilizing a riveted piston-to-rod assembly and C-clip body construction, it achieves a much shorter overall length than conventional round-body options, making it ideal for machinery where mounting depth is restricted. At 0.5 MPa, this 50 mm bore generates 981.8 N of push force and 824.6 N of pull force.
This specific configuration features a 10 mm stroke and a Ø20 mm piston rod with a female M10x1.5 thread end. Deceleration at the stroke extremes is handled by fixed NBR elastomer bumpers rather than an adjustable air cushion, meaning operators should externally slow high-speed approaches or add shock absorbers for heavy loads. While the body includes machined grooves for position sensing, this unit ships without a magnet; adding an -S suffix enables compatibility with AirTAC reed or electronic switches.
Airtac ACQ Ultra Thin Air Cylinder ACQ50X10 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ACQ Ultra Thin Air Cylinder ACQ50X10 |
|---|---|
| Series | ACQ JIS compact (thin) cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø50 mm |
| Stroke | 10 mm |
| Acting type | Double acting |
| Port size | PT1/4 |
| Rod end thread | M10×1.5 female / M18×1.5 male (B) |
| 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 | Bumper (both ends) |
| Max standard stroke | Up to 100 mm |
Specifications follow the official AirTAC ACQ JIS compact-cylinder datasheet. Confirm against the product label before installation. Port thread: PT (standard); G and NPT available. Rod: female thread (blank) / male thread (B).
Theoretical Output Force (Ø50mm)
| Pressure | Push force | Pull force |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 MPa | 982 N | 825 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 1374 N | — |
| Max (@1.0 MPa) | 200 kgf | |
Actual usable force is lower than theoretical due to friction and back-pressure. Size with a safety margin.
Model Code: Airtac ACQ Ultra Thin Air Cylinder ACQ50X10
| ACQ | JIS compact (thin) double-acting cylinder series. |
|---|---|
| 50 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×10 | Stroke length in mm. |
| S | Built-in magnet for magnetic-switch position sensing (omit = no magnet). |
| B | Male-thread piston rod (omit = female-thread rod). |
Thread: PT standard (G / NPT available). Related ACQ-family variants: ASQ (single-acting push), ATQ (single-acting pull), ACQD (double rod), ACQJ (adjustable stroke), TACQ (guided / non-rotating).
Where the Airtac ACQ Ultra Thin Air Cylinder ACQ50X10 Is Used
PCB Edge Guiding
Provides precise 10 mm lateral positioning and holding force for printed circuit boards during conveyor transfer, utilizing the compact body to fit within tight electronics assembly machinery.
Carton Flap Folding
Drives short-stroke folding arms on automated packaging lines to tuck corrugated carton flaps prior to tape sealing, benefiting from the fixed NBR bumper to absorb rapid repetitive impacts.
Pneumatic Clamping Stations
Applies 981.8 N of clamping thrust to secure mild steel brackets in machining fixtures, taking advantage of the female M10x1.5 rod thread for easy load coupling.
Is the Airtac ACQ Ultra Thin Air Cylinder ACQ50X10 the Right Cylinder?
Selecting this 50 mm bore model makes sense when your application requires roughly 981.8 N of extension thrust at 0.5 MPa. If you need slightly less force, stepping down to the 40 mm bore yields 628.3 N of push, while stepping up to the 63 mm bore provides 1558.6 N. Keep in mind that a standard double-acting cylinder like this will drift if air pressure is lost or the valve is centered, as the NBR bumper only decelerates the stroke end rather than locking the load; utilize an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve for fail-safe holding.
When submitting your RFQ, verify that the 10 mm stroke, PT1/4 port, and female M10x1.5 rod-end thread match your mounting layout. The maximum standard stroke available for this bore size is 100 mm, and you can optionally request the -S code if your control system later requires magnetic switch tracking.
Quick checklist
- ✓ Required force at your working pressure
- ✓ Short-body depth vs. a round-body cylinder
- ✓ Port/thread type (PT / G / NPT)
- ✓ Magnet (S) for sensors?
- ✓ Female (blank) or male (B) rod thread
- ✓ Side load — avoid on a compact rod
Installation & Maintenance Notes
- check Use clean air filtered to 40µm or finer.
- check Keep within 0.15 – 1.0 MPa operating pressure.
- check Avoid side load on the short piston rod.
- check Very long strokes are unsuitable for the compact body.
- check Handle the C-clip carefully; seat it fully in its groove.
- check Installation by qualified personnel per AirTAC docs.
Airtac ACQ Ultra Thin Air Cylinder ACQ50X10 FAQ
The 50 mm bore double-acting cylinder generates a push force of 981.8 N and a pull force of 824.6 N at 0.5 MPa. At 0.7 MPa, the push force increases to 1374.4 N, with a maximum push capacity of 200 kgf at 1.0 MPa. It operates within a pressure range of 0.15-1.0 MPa and a speed range of 30-500 mm/s.
No, the ACQ50X10 uses fixed NBR elastomer bumpers at each end to absorb end-stop shock, not field-adjustable air cushions. Additionally, this specific model ships without a piston magnet; to use AirTAC reed or electronic switches in the body grooves, you must order the -S option variant.
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