Airtac ACQD Double Acting Compact Cylinder ACQD12X15SB
The AirTAC ACQD Double Acting Compact Cylinder ACQD12X15SB is a genuine double-acting COMPACT (JIS) cylinder with a piston rod out BOTH ends — a Ø12mm bore and 15mm 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
- Stroke15 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 ACQD12X15SB
The AirTAC ACQD12X15SB is a double-acting JIS compact cylinder featuring twin Ø6mm rods exiting both ends. Because a rod occupies each chamber, the annular areas match, yielding equal push and pull forces of 42.4N at 0.5MPa and 59.4N at 0.7MPa. This symmetry ensures perfectly balanced bidirectional cycles without force drop in retraction.
Twin rods inherently resist rotation and extend the guiding length, letting you mount a small tool platform without needing an external anti-rotation guide. The second rod end can drive a sensor flag or a secondary load. It includes a built-in magnet for reed or solid-state switches and male M5x0.8 rod-end threads for direct coupling. Fixed TPU bumpers absorb end-of-stroke impact, operating reliably from -20 to +70 C at 30-500 mm/s speeds.
Airtac ACQD Double Acting Compact Cylinder ACQD12X15SB Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ACQD Double Acting Compact Cylinder ACQD12X15SB |
|---|---|
| Series | ACQD JIS compact double-rod cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø12 mm |
| Stroke | 15 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 ACQD12X15SB
| ACQD | JIS compact double-acting DOUBLE-ROD cylinder series. |
|---|---|
| 12 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×15 | 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 ACQD12X15SB Is Used
Twin-Guided Pick & Place
Synchronized dual rods prevent jaw twist during rapid vertical pick-and-place movements on small electronic component handlers.
Symmetric Transfer Unit
Equal push and pull thrust ensures a balanced horizontal transfer shuttle moves consistently in both directions without bias.
Dual-Station Actuation
The second protruding rod end drives a secondary flag or cam on a packaging machine while the primary end executes the main work.
Is the Airtac ACQD Double Acting Compact Cylinder ACQD12X15SB the Right Cylinder?
For 42.4N of equal bidirectional force, this 12mm bore is the smallest available. If your payload requires less than 42.4N, note there is no smaller bore in this series, so you must regulate pressure down. Stepping up to the 16mm bore yields 75.4N at 0.5MPa. Choose a single-rod ACQ if you need higher extension than retraction force, or a guided TACQ if your load demands heavy lateral support beyond the twin rods. Confirm your 15mm stroke, M5x0.8 porting, and the -B male rod threads for your mounting hardware.
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 ACQD12X15SB FAQ
It delivers equal push and pull forces of 42.4N at 0.5MPa and 59.4N at 0.7MPa, with a maximum force of 9kgf at 1.0MPa. Push and pull match because the twin rods create identical annular areas. The maximum standard stroke available for this 12mm bore is 50mm; this specific unit has a 15mm stroke. It uses an M5x0.8 port.
No, a plain ACQD does not hold position upon air loss; the rod drifts and the fixed TPU bumper only decelerates near stroke end. For fail-safe load holding, you must add an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve. The built-in -S magnet works with reed or solid-state switches for end-position sensing.
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