Airtac ACQD Double Acting Compact Cylinder ACQD12X30
The AirTAC ACQD Double Acting Compact Cylinder ACQD12X30 is a genuine double-acting COMPACT (JIS) cylinder with a piston rod out BOTH ends — a Ø12mm bore and 30mm 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
- Stroke30 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 ACQD12X30
The AirTAC ACQD12X30 is a double-acting JIS compact cylinder featuring a 12mm bore and 30mm stroke. A Ø6mm piston rod protrudes 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 layout resists rotation and lengthens guide support, letting you mount a small tool platform directly without needing an external anti-rotation guide.
This unit uses an M5x0.8 PT port and a female M3x0.5 rod-end thread. It relies on fixed TPU elastomer bumpers at both ends for end-of-stroke deceleration rather than adjustable air cushions. The body includes magnetic-switch grooves, but this specific configuration ships without the internal magnet. Note that a standard compact cylinder drifts if air pressure is lost; use an external rod lock or pilot check valve for fail-safe load holding.
Airtac ACQD Double Acting Compact Cylinder ACQD12X30 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ACQD Double Acting Compact Cylinder ACQD12X30 |
|---|---|
| Series | ACQD JIS compact double-rod cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø12 mm |
| Stroke | 30 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 ACQD12X30
| ACQD | JIS compact double-acting DOUBLE-ROD cylinder series. |
|---|---|
| 12 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×30 | 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 ACQD12X30 Is Used
Twin-Guided Component Pusher
Drives a small electronics pick-and-place head where the second rod end prevents platform twist during the 30mm extension cycle.
Symmetric Transfer Ejector
Ejects light stamped parts off a conveyor line using equal push and pull forces to maintain steady timing in a packaging machine.
Dual-Station Actuation
Uses the opposing rod end to trigger a mechanical limit flag on a textile loom while the primary side shifts a yarn guide.
Is the Airtac ACQD Double Acting Compact Cylinder ACQD12X30 the Right Cylinder?
For this 12mm bore, output is 42.4N at 0.5MPa. Stepping up to the 16mm bore raises force to 75.4N, while dropping below 12mm is unavailable in this series. Choose a single-rod ACQ if you only need standard extension and want higher forward thrust. If your assembly requires precise non-rotating guidance over a longer span, a guided TACQ cylinder fits better. When ordering the ACQD12X30, confirm the 30mm stroke, the default female M3x0.5 rod thread, and the M5x0.8 porting.
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 ACQD12X30 FAQ
The ACQD12X30 delivers equal push and pull forces of 42.4N at 0.5MPa and 59.4N at 0.7MPa, with a maximum of 9kgf at 1.0MPa. Push and pull are equal because the double-rod design creates the same annular area in both chambers. Operating pressure is 0.15-1.0MPa, and the maximum standard stroke for a 12mm bore is 50mm.
The twin rods exiting both ends resist rotation and add guide length without an external guide. End-of-stroke deceleration comes from fixed TPU elastomer bumpers, not adjustable air cushions. The body features sensor grooves, but because this model lacks the -S magnet, you must add one to use reed or solid-state switches.
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