Airtac ACQD Double Acting Compact Cylinder ACQD12X35
The AirTAC ACQD Double Acting Compact Cylinder ACQD12X35 is a genuine double-acting COMPACT (JIS) cylinder with a piston rod out BOTH ends — a Ø12mm bore and 35mm 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
- Stroke35 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 ACQD12X35
The AirTAC ACQD12X35 is a double-acting JIS compact cylinder featuring a 12mm bore and 35mm stroke. A Ø6mm piston rod protrudes from both ends, creating an identical annular area on each side. This means push and pull forces are perfectly equal at 42.4N at 0.5MPa and 59.4N at 0.7MPa, enabling perfectly symmetric cycles without force imbalance.
The twin-rod architecture inherently resists rotation and extends guide length, allowing you to carry a small tool platform without adding an external anti-rotation guide. The second rod end can drive a sensor flag or secondary load. Built with a riveted C-clip body, it uses fixed TPU bumpers at both ends for end-of-stroke deceleration rather than adjustable air cushions. It operates at 0.15-1.0MPa with an M5x0.8 port.
Airtac ACQD Double Acting Compact Cylinder ACQD12X35 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ACQD Double Acting Compact Cylinder ACQD12X35 |
|---|---|
| Series | ACQD JIS compact double-rod cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø12 mm |
| Stroke | 35 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 ACQD12X35
| ACQD | JIS compact double-acting DOUBLE-ROD cylinder series. |
|---|---|
| 12 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×35 | 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 ACQD12X35 Is Used
Twin-Guided Micro-Pusher
Drives a small delicate electronics pick-and-place head where equal push and pull strokes prevent binding during double-sided actuation.
Symmetric Component Transfer
Shifts light plastic jigs between processing stations with matched advance and retract forces, ensuring no asymmetric drift in timing.
Dual-Station Actuation
Uses the secondary rod end to trigger a mechanical flag on a packaging machine while the primary side indexes a small film feeder.
Is the Airtac ACQD Double Acting Compact Cylinder ACQD12X35 the Right Cylinder?
For this 12mm bore, output is 42.4N both ways. Stepping up to the 16mm bore yields 75.4N, while 12mm is the smallest available. Choose a single-rod ACQ if your application requires greater forward force than return force, or a guided TACQ if heavy lateral loads exceed the twin rods' capacity. This unit ships without a magnet; add the -S option if you need reed or solid-state switch sensing. The default female M3x0.5 rod end handles standard attachments.
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 ACQD12X35 FAQ
It generates 42.4N at 0.5MPa and 59.4N at 0.7MPa, with a maximum of 9kgf at 1.0MPa. Push and pull forces are identical because the double-rod design creates the same annular area in both chambers. The maximum standard stroke for a 12mm bore is 50mm.
It uses fixed TPU elastomer bumpers at both ends to absorb shock; it does not have adjustable air cushions. Because it is a pneumatic cylinder, it will not hold its load if air pressure is lost or a valve is centered. For fail-safe holding, install an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve.
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