Airtac ACQD Double Acting Compact Cylinder ACQD12X10
The AirTAC ACQD Double Acting Compact Cylinder ACQD12X10 is a genuine double-acting COMPACT (JIS) cylinder with a piston rod out BOTH ends — a Ø12mm bore and 10mm stroke. The twin rods resist rotation and give equal push and pull force, so it carries and guides a tool platform without a separate anti-rotation guide.
- BoreØ12 mm
- Stroke10 mm
- Port sizeM5×0.8
- Acting typeDouble acting, double rod
- Rod threadM3×0.5 (F) / M5×0.8 (B)
- CushionBumper (both ends)
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About the Airtac ACQD Double Acting Compact Cylinder ACQD12X10
The AirTAC ACQD12X10 is a double-acting JIS compact cylinder featuring a 12mm bore and 10mm stroke. A 6mm piston rod extends from both ends, creating equal annular areas. This yields identical push and pull forces of 42.4N at 0.5MPa and 59.4N at 0.7MPa. The twin-rod geometry resists rotation naturally and extends guiding depth without needing an external guide rail.
This specific configuration ships with a female M3x0.5 rod-end thread and M5x0.8 pneumatic ports. It relies on fixed TPU elastomer bumpers at both ends for end-of-stroke deceleration rather than adjustable air cushions. Although the body includes magnetic-switch grooves, this variant omits the internal magnet. Note that a standard double-rod cylinder drifts when air pressure is lost; utilize an external rod lock or pilot check valve if fail-safe load holding is required.
Airtac ACQD Double Acting Compact Cylinder ACQD12X10 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ACQD Double Acting Compact Cylinder ACQD12X10 |
|---|---|
| Series | ACQD JIS compact double-rod cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø12 mm |
| Stroke | 10 mm |
| Acting type | Double acting, double rod |
| Port size | M5×0.8 |
| Rod end thread | M3×0.5 female / M5×0.8 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 50 mm |
Specifications follow the official AirTAC ACQD datasheet. A rod exits both ends, so both directions use the same annular area. Confirm against the product label before installation.
Theoretical Output Force (Ø12mm — equal both ways)
| Pressure | Push force | Pull force |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 MPa | 42 N | 42 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 59 N | 59 N |
| Max (@1.0 MPa) | 9 kgf | |
Because a rod occupies both chambers, push and pull forces are EQUAL — the annular area applies in each direction. Actual usable force is lower due to friction; size with a safety margin.
Model Code: Airtac ACQD Double Acting Compact Cylinder ACQD12X10
| ACQD | JIS compact double-acting DOUBLE-ROD cylinder series. |
|---|---|
| 12 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×10 | Stroke length in mm. |
| S | Built-in magnet for magnetic-switch sensing (omit = none). |
| B | Male-thread piston rod (omit = female thread). |
Thread: PT standard (G / NPT available). The twin rods resist rotation and add guiding length. Related: ACQ (single rod), ACQJ (adjustable stroke), TACQ (guided).
Where the Airtac ACQD Double Acting Compact Cylinder ACQD12X10 Is Used
Micro-Part Ejection
Ejects tiny electronic components from machining fixtures using dual rods to prevent part twisting during the short 10mm travel.
Symmetric Transfer
Transfers small medical vials between stations with equal push and pull force, ensuring consistent placement without momentum drift.
Dual-Station Actuation
Drives a small pick-and-place tool platform while the opposing rod end simultaneously triggers a mechanical flag or secondary micro-load.
Is the Airtac ACQD Double Acting Compact Cylinder ACQD12X10 the Right Cylinder?
Choose this 12mm bore for light-duty positioning where 42.4N of symmetrical force is sufficient. Stepping up to the 16mm bore raises output to 75.4N at 0.5MPa, while no smaller standard ACQD bore exists. If your application requires a non-rotating platform but only needs force in one direction, the single-rod ACQ series provides a more compact footprint. For higher lateral loads, a guided TACQ cylinder offers integrated linear bearings. Confirm your ordering essentials: this model uses standard PT port threads, a 10mm stroke, and female rod ends.
Quick checklist
- ✓ Equal force both ways at your pressure
- ✓ Anti-rotation needed (twin rods)?
- ✓ Both rod ends usable for tooling?
- ✓ Magnet (S) for sensors?
- ✓ Female (blank) or male (B) rod thread
Installation & Maintenance Notes
- check Use clean air filtered to 40µm or finer.
- check Keep within 0.15 – 1.0 MPa operating pressure.
- check Both rods share the load — keep force concentric.
- check Twin rods resist rotation but avoid heavy side load.
- check Handle the C-clip carefully; seat it fully in its groove.
- check Installation by qualified personnel per AirTAC docs.
Airtac ACQD Double Acting Compact Cylinder ACQD12X10 FAQ
The ACQD12X10 generates equal push and pull forces of 42.4N at 0.5MPa and 59.4N at 0.7MPa, with a maximum capacity of 9kgf at 1.0MPa. Because a rod occupies both chambers, the annular area is identical in each direction, making push and pull forces perfectly equal. The maximum standard stroke available for this 12mm bore is 50mm.
The twin rods resist rotation and provide a longer guide length. End-of-stroke deceleration relies on fixed TPU elastomer bumpers, not adjustable air cushions. The body features sensor grooves, but this specific model ships without the internal magnet; choose an -S suffix variant if reed or solid-state switch integration is required.
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