Airtac ACQD Double Acting Compact Cylinder ACQD12X20
The AirTAC ACQD Double Acting Compact Cylinder ACQD12X20 is a genuine double-acting COMPACT (JIS) cylinder with a piston rod out BOTH ends — a Ø12mm bore and 20mm 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
- Stroke20 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 ACQD12X20
The AirTAC ACQD12X20 is a double-acting JIS compact cylinder featuring a 12mm bore and 20mm stroke. A Ø6mm piston rod extends from both body ends, creating identical annular areas. This yields exactly 42.4N of force at 0.5MPa and 59.4N at 0.7MPa in both directions, ensuring perfectly symmetric push and pull cycles. The fixed TPU elastomer bumpers absorb end-of-stroke impact without needing adjustable air cushions.
Twin rods inherently prevent platform rotation and extend guiding length, removing the need for a separate anti-rotation guide. The second rod end can drive a sensor flag or a secondary load. This unit ships without a magnet, yet retains magnetic-switch grooves for adding reed or solid-state sensors later. It uses an M5x0.8 port and a female M3x0.5 rod-end thread.
Airtac ACQD Double Acting Compact Cylinder ACQD12X20 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ACQD Double Acting Compact Cylinder ACQD12X20 |
|---|---|
| Series | ACQD JIS compact double-rod cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø12 mm |
| Stroke | 20 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 ACQD12X20
| ACQD | JIS compact double-acting DOUBLE-ROD cylinder series. |
|---|---|
| 12 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×20 | 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 ACQD12X20 Is Used
Twin-Guided Micro Press
Drives a small stamping head in electronics assembly. Dual rods prevent jaw rotation during the 20mm downstroke, maintaining precise alignment without an external guide.
Symmetric Transfer Unit
Picks and places thin components in a packaging machine. Equal 42.4N push and pull forces ensure stable, balanced motion for both extension and retraction strokes.
Dual-Station Actuation
Operates a tiny clamp and a valve flag simultaneously on a textile loom. The second protruding rod end directly triggers a solid-state sensor at the opposite body face.
Is the Airtac ACQD Double Acting Compact Cylinder ACQD12X20 the Right Cylinder?
For this 12mm bore, force output is 42.4N at 0.5MPa. Stepping up to the 16mm bore raises output to 75.4N, while no smaller bore exists in the series. Choose this 20mm stroke if under the 50mm maximum standard limit. A single-rod ACQ fits if equal push/pull force is unnecessary. Add an external rod lock if the load must be held during air loss, as the fixed bumper only decelerates near stroke end.
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 ACQD12X20 FAQ
It delivers an equal push and pull force of 42.4N at 0.5MPa and 59.4N at 0.7MPa, with a maximum 9kgf at 1.0MPa. Push equals pull because a rod occupies both chambers, creating identical annular areas. The maximum standard stroke available for the 12mm bore is 50mm.
The twin rods resist rotation and provide a longer guide length, eliminating the need for an external anti-rotation guide. Fixed TPU elastomer bumpers at both ends absorb impact energy. This model lacks a piston magnet, but the body retains sensor grooves for mounting reed or solid-state switches.
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