Airtac ACQD Double Acting Compact Cylinder ACQD16X20
The AirTAC ACQD Double Acting Compact Cylinder ACQD16X20 is a genuine double-acting COMPACT (JIS) cylinder with a piston rod out BOTH ends — a Ø16mm bore and 20mm 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
- Stroke20 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 ACQD16X20
The AirTAC ACQD16X20 is a double-acting JIS compact cylinder featuring twin Ø8mm rods exiting both ends. Because a rod occupies each chamber, the annular areas match, yielding exactly 75.4N of force at 0.5 MPa and 105.6N at 0.7 MPa in both directions. This equal push and pull capacity makes it ideal for symmetric cycles. The unit uses an M5x0.8 PT port and a female M4x0.7 rod-end thread.
Twin rods inherently resist rotation and extend the guide length, allowing you to carry a small tool platform without adding an external linear guide. The body incorporates fixed TPU elastomer bumpers at both ends for end-of-stroke deceleration rather than adjustable air cushions. While this specific configuration ships without a magnet, the cylinder body retains magnetic-switch grooves for adding external sensors later.
Airtac ACQD Double Acting Compact Cylinder ACQD16X20 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ACQD Double Acting Compact Cylinder ACQD16X20 |
|---|---|
| Series | ACQD JIS compact double-rod cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø16 mm |
| Stroke | 20 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 ACQD16X20
| ACQD | JIS compact double-acting DOUBLE-ROD cylinder series. |
|---|---|
| 16 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×20 | 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 ACQD16X20 Is Used
Symmetric Transfer Pusher
Drives a dual-sided transfer arm on packaging lines, using the equal push and pull forces to smoothly shift lightweight cartons between adjacent conveyor belts without rotational drift.
Twin-Guided Part Straightener
Aligns thin electronic components on a PCB assembly station, relying on the extended guide length of the dual rods to keep the clamping platform perfectly parallel during retraction.
Dual-Station Actuator
Actuates a secondary pick-and-place flag on a textile machine, using the second protruding rod end to trigger a mechanical indicator while the primary end drives the main gripper.
Is the Airtac ACQD Double Acting Compact Cylinder ACQD16X20 the Right Cylinder?
At 0.5 MPa, this 16mm bore generates 75.4N of equal force both ways; dropping to a 12mm bore yields 42.4N, while stepping up to a 20mm bore provides 117.8N. If your application only requires one-sided actuation and you can tolerate unequal push/pull forces, a standard single-rod ACQ cylinder may suffice. For tasks demanding higher lateral stability or a secondary attachment point, this ACQD16X20 is the correct choice. When ordering, confirm the 20mm stroke, M5x0.8 port, and female M4x0.7 thread to ensure proper integration.
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 ACQD16X20 FAQ
The ACQD16X20 provides equal push and pull forces of 75.4N at 0.5 MPa and 105.6N at 0.7 MPa, with a maximum capacity of 15kgf at 1.0 MPa. Push and pull forces are identical because the double-rod design creates matching annular areas on both sides of the piston. The maximum standard stroke available for this 16mm bore is 60mm.
It uses fixed TPU elastomer bumpers at both ends to absorb impact energy, meaning there is no adjustable air cushion. A plain ACQD cylinder does not hold its load if air pressure is lost; the rod will drift. For fail-safe load holding, you must install an external rod lock or a pilot-operated check valve.
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