Airtac ACQD Double Acting Compact Cylinder ACQD12X20B
The AirTAC ACQD Double Acting Compact Cylinder ACQD12X20B 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 ACQD12X20B
The AirTAC ACQD12X20B is a double-acting JIS compact cylinder featuring twin Ø6 mm rods exiting both ends. Because a rod occupies each chamber, the annular area is identical in both directions, generating equal push and pull forces of 42.4 N at 0.5 MPa and 59.4 N at 0.7 MPa. The male M5x0.8 rod-end threads couple directly to tooling, while the M5x0.8 port supplies air.
Dual rods prevent platform rotation and extend guide length without needing an external anti-rotation guide. The compact C-clip body includes fixed TPU bumpers at each end for end-of-stroke deceleration rather than adjustable air cushions. Sensor grooves are built into the body, though this specific unit ships without a magnet.
Airtac ACQD Double Acting Compact Cylinder ACQD12X20B Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ACQD Double Acting Compact Cylinder ACQD12X20B |
|---|---|
| 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 ACQD12X20B
| 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 ACQD12X20B Is Used
Twin-Guided Pusher
Drives a small electronic component pusher where the second rod prevents plate rotation during the transfer cycle.
Symmetric Transfer
Handles light pick-and-place duties on a packaging line, using the equal annular force to ensure consistent bidirectional motion.
Dual-Station Actuation
Powers a tiny clamping fixture on a PCB tester, using the opposing rod end to trigger a solid-state sensor flag.
Is the Airtac ACQD Double Acting Compact Cylinder ACQD12X20B the Right Cylinder?
At 0.5 MPa this 12 mm bore provides 42.4 N of force both ways; stepping up to the 16 mm bore yields 75.4 N, while smaller options are unavailable in this series. Choose a single-rod ACQ if your application only needs one direction of force, or a guided TACQ cylinder for heavier lateral loads. When ordering, confirm the 20 mm stroke, male M5x0.8 rod thread, and M5x0.8 port.
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 ACQD12X20B FAQ
Push and pull forces are equal due to the double-rod design: 42.4 N at 0.5 MPa and 59.4 N at 0.7 MPa, with a maximum force of 9 kgf at 1.0 MPa. The maximum standard stroke for a 12 mm bore is 50 mm. It features a male M5x0.8 piston rod thread and an M5x0.8 air port.
It uses fixed TPU bumpers at both ends for impact deceleration instead of adjustable air cushions. A plain double-rod cylinder does not hold position if air pressure is lost; for fail-safe load holding, you must add an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve.
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