Airtac ACQD Double Acting Compact Cylinder ACQD16X10B
The AirTAC ACQD Double Acting Compact Cylinder ACQD16X10B 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 ACQD16X10B
The AirTAC ACQD16X10B is a double-acting JIS compact cylinder featuring twin rods that exit both ends of the body. Because a rod occupies each chamber, the annular area remains identical in both directions, yielding equal push and pull forces of 75.4 N at 0.5 MPa. This symmetric thrust is ideal for balanced transfer cycles, while the dual rods resist rotation and provide extended guiding length without needing an external guide.
This 16mm bore variant uses an 8mm piston rod and includes the -B option, providing a male M6x1.0 thread for direct load coupling. It relies on fixed TPU elastomer bumpers at both ends for end-of-stroke deceleration rather than adjustable air cushions. The body retains magnetic-switch grooves for position sensing, though this specific configuration ships without a magnet installed.
Airtac ACQD Double Acting Compact Cylinder ACQD16X10B Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ACQD Double Acting Compact Cylinder ACQD16X10B |
|---|---|
| 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 ACQD16X10B
| 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 ACQD16X10B Is Used
Symmetric Transfer
Drives a short 10mm transfer carriage where equal 75.4 N push and pull forces prevent stalling on the return stroke of a packaging line.
Twin-Guided Pusher
Pushes small electronic components on a conveyor using the dual rods to prevent yaw and resist torsional loads without an external guide rail.
Dual-Station Actuation
Uses the second protruding rod end to trigger a mechanical flag on a test fixture while the primary M6x1.0 male thread drives the main workpiece.
Is the Airtac ACQD Double Acting Compact Cylinder ACQD16X10B the Right Cylinder?
When sizing this 16mm bore actuator, note it provides 75.4 N of force both ways at 0.5 MPa. If your application requires less force, the smaller 12mm bore offers 42.4 N; stepping up to the 20mm bore provides 117.8 N. The 10mm stroke suits very short movements, and you can order up to a 60mm standard stroke. Choose a single-rod ACQ if you only need one-sided actuation, or a guided TACQ for heavier off-center loads. This unit features a male M6x1.0 rod thread and an 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 ACQD16X10B FAQ
The push and pull forces are equal because a rod exits both ends, making the effective piston area (annular) identical in each direction. It generates 75.4 N at 0.5 MPa and 105.6 N at 0.7 MPa both ways, with a maximum capacity of 15 kgf at 1.0 MPa. The maximum standard stroke available for this 16mm bore is 60 mm.
No, it uses fixed TPU elastomer bumpers at both ends for impact absorption, not adjustable air cushions. The body features grooves for mounting reed or solid-state switches, but this specific model ships without the -S magnet. For high-speed loads, use an external shock absorber.
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