Airtac ACQD Double Acting Compact Cylinder ACQD16X10
The AirTAC ACQD Double Acting Compact Cylinder ACQD16X10 is a genuine double-acting COMPACT (JIS) cylinder with a piston rod out BOTH ends — a Ø16mm bore and 10mm 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.
- BoreØ16 mm
- Stroke10 mm
- Port sizeM5×0.8
- Acting typeDouble acting, double rod
- Rod threadM4×0.7 (F) / M6×1.0 (B)
- CushionBumper (both ends)
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About the Airtac ACQD Double Acting Compact Cylinder ACQD16X10
The AirTAC ACQD16X10 is a double-acting JIS compact cylinder featuring twin piston rods that exit from both ends of the body. Because a rod occupies each internal chamber, the effective annular area is identical in both directions, yielding equal push and pull forces of 75.4 N at 0.5 MPa and 105.6 N at 0.7 MPa. This symmetry is ideal for applications requiring balanced bi-directional cycles without force discrepancies.
The dual-rod architecture inherently resists rotation and provides an extended guide length, allowing you to mount a small tool platform directly without needing an external anti-rotation guide. It uses a fixed TPU elastomer bumper at each end for end-of-stroke deceleration rather than an adjustable air cushion. This specific configuration includes an 8 mm rod diameter, an M5x0.8 PT port, a female M4x0.7 rod-end thread, and a 10 mm stroke, operating smoothly between 30-500 mm/s.
Airtac ACQD Double Acting Compact Cylinder ACQD16X10 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ACQD Double Acting Compact Cylinder ACQD16X10 |
|---|---|
| Series | ACQD JIS compact double-rod cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø16 mm |
| Stroke | 10 mm |
| Acting type | Double acting, double rod |
| Port size | M5×0.8 |
| Rod end thread | M4×0.7 female / M6×1.0 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 60 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 (Ø16mm — equal both ways)
| Pressure | Push force | Pull force |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 MPa | 75 N | 75 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 106 N | 106 N |
| Max (@1.0 MPa) | 15 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 ACQD16X10
| ACQD | JIS compact double-acting DOUBLE-ROD cylinder series. |
|---|---|
| 16 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×10 | 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 ACQD16X10 Is Used
Twin-Guided Pick & Place
Mounts a small gripper directly to the dual rods for electronic component handling, using the extended guide length to prevent jaw deflection.
Symmetric Transfer Cycle
Drives a light payload back and forth across a short 10 mm distance in packaging equipment, leveraging the equal push/pull force for consistent timing.
Dual-Station Actuation
Uses the second protruding rod end to trip a mechanical flag on a secondary station while the primary end pushes a part into a fixture.
Is the Airtac ACQD Double Acting Compact Cylinder ACQD16X10 the Right Cylinder?
When sizing this 16 mm bore actuator, consider the adjacent options: the 12 mm version yields 59.4 N at 0.7 MPa, while the 20 mm bore provides 164.9 N at 0.7 MPa. If your mechanism only needs unidirectional thrust, a single-rod ACQ cylinder might offer a simpler, lighter build. For heavy radial loads beyond the twin rods' capacity, a guided TACQ model is recommended. To order, confirm the 10 mm stroke, the default female M4x0.7 rod thread, and note this unit ships without a magnet (-S) for sensor tracking.
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 ACQD16X10 FAQ
The ACQD16X10 provides equal push and pull forces of 75.4 N at 0.5 MPa and 105.6 N at 0.7 MPa, with a maximum capacity of 15 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Push and pull forces are identical because the double-rod design creates the same annular area in both chambers. The maximum standard stroke available for this 16 mm bore is 60 mm.
No, a plain ACQD does not hold position on air loss. The fixed TPU bumper only decelerates the rod near the stroke end and does not act as a brake. For fail-safe load holding, you must install an external rod lock or a pilot-operated check valve.
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