Airtac ACQD Double Acting Compact Cylinder ACQD16X15SB
The AirTAC ACQD Double Acting Compact Cylinder ACQD16X15SB is a genuine double-acting COMPACT (JIS) cylinder with a piston rod out BOTH ends — a Ø16mm bore and 15mm 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
- Stroke15 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 ACQD16X15SB
The AirTAC ACQD16X15SB is a double-acting JIS compact cylinder featuring twin Ø8mm rods that exit from both ends. Because a rod occupies each chamber, the annular area remains identical in both directions, yielding perfectly equal push and pull forces of 75.4N at 0.5MPa and 105.6N at 0.7MPa. This symmetric thrust is ideal for balanced transfer cycles.
The dual-rod architecture inherently resists rotation and extends guide length, allowing you to carry small platforms without external linear guides. This 15mm stroke unit includes a built-in piston magnet for position sensing and M6x1.0 male rod-end threads for direct mounting. It relies on fixed TPU elastomer bumpers at both ends for end-of-stroke deceleration rather than adjustable air cushions.
Airtac ACQD Double Acting Compact Cylinder ACQD16X15SB Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ACQD Double Acting Compact Cylinder ACQD16X15SB |
|---|---|
| Series | ACQD JIS compact double-rod cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø16 mm |
| Stroke | 15 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 ACQD16X15SB
| ACQD | JIS compact double-acting DOUBLE-ROD cylinder series. |
|---|---|
| 16 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×15 | 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 ACQD16X15SB Is Used
Symmetric Parts Transfer
Drives a small gripper back and forth on a packaging line, utilizing the identical 105.6N bidirectional thrust to maintain consistent cycling speeds without momentum shifts.
Twin-Guided Pick-and-Place
Carries a lightweight vacuum cup array on an electronics assembly machine, relying on the dual rods to prevent platform yaw without adding a separate external guide rail.
Dual-Station Actuation
Uses both protruding rod ends on a test fixture to trigger a sensor flag on one side while actuating a small clamp on the other, saving space in tight instrumentation panels.
Is the Airtac ACQD Double Acting Compact Cylinder ACQD16X15SB the Right Cylinder?
Select this 16mm bore when an application demands 75.4N of symmetric thrust within a tight 15mm stroke envelope. If your payload is lighter, stepping down to a 12mm bore drops the force to 42.4N, whereas moving up to a 20mm bore raises it to 117.8N. Choose the ACQD16X15SB specifically for its male M6x1.0 threaded rods and integrated magnet. If rotation resistance is unnecessary, a standard single-rod ACQ suffices, but a guided TACQ fits heavier lateral loads. Confirm your porting (M5x0.8) and that fixed bumpers meet your kinetic energy limits before checkout.
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 ACQD16X15SB FAQ
This cylinder generates an equal push and pull force of 75.4N at 0.5MPa and 105.6N at 0.7MPa, with a maximum capacity of 15kgf at 1.0MPa. Push and pull forces are identical because the twin rods create the same annular area in both chambers. The standard stroke is 15mm, and the maximum standard stroke available for this 16mm bore is 60mm.
The -S option provides a piston magnet compatible with both reed and electronic solid-state switches. The -B option provides M6x1.0 male threads on the rod ends for direct load coupling. It uses fixed TPU bumpers for deceleration; it does not hold position if air pressure is lost, requiring an external rod lock or pilot check valve for fail-safe load holding.
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