Airtac ACQD Double Acting Compact Cylinder ACQD16X25
The AirTAC ACQD Double Acting Compact Cylinder ACQD16X25 is a genuine double-acting COMPACT (JIS) cylinder with a piston rod out BOTH ends — a Ø16mm bore and 25mm 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
- Stroke25 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 ACQD16X25
The AirTAC ACQD16X25 is a double-acting JIS compact cylinder where an 8mm rod protrudes from both ends. Because the rod occupies each chamber, the annular areas match, delivering an equal 75.4N at 0.5MPa and 105.6N at 0.7MPa in both directions. This symmetry is ideal for tasks requiring identical push and pull cycles.
Twin rods inherently resist rotation and provide a longer guide length, allowing a small platform to carry a tool without needing an external anti-rotation guide. The second rod end can drive a sensor flag or a secondary load. This 25mm stroke unit uses M5x0.8 ports, features fixed TPU bumpers for end-of-stroke deceleration, and includes sensor grooves, though this specific configuration ships without a magnet.
Airtac ACQD Double Acting Compact Cylinder ACQD16X25 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ACQD Double Acting Compact Cylinder ACQD16X25 |
|---|---|
| Series | ACQD JIS compact double-rod cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø16 mm |
| Stroke | 25 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 ACQD16X25
| ACQD | JIS compact double-acting DOUBLE-ROD cylinder series. |
|---|---|
| 16 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×25 | 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 ACQD16X25 Is Used
Symmetric Transfer Pusher
Drives a dual-sided pusher in electronics assembly, using the equal 105.6N push and pull force to shuttle components smoothly between two workstations.
Twin-Guided Pick & Place
Carries a small vacuum gripper on a packaging line, leveraging the twin rods to prevent jaw rotation without adding a separate external guide rail.
Dual-Station Actuation
Actuates a secondary cam or sensor flag on a CNC loader using the second rod end, while the primary end drives the main clamping mechanism.
Is the Airtac ACQD Double Acting Compact Cylinder ACQD16X25 the Right Cylinder?
Delivering 75.4N both ways, this 16mm bore sits between the smaller 12mm (42.4N) and larger 20mm (117.8N) options at 0.5MPa. Choose this model when symmetric force and twin-rod guiding are required within a compact 60mm maximum stroke envelope. If your application only needs standard single-rod extension, a basic ACQ cylinder suffices. For heavier radial loads requiring precise linear guidance, a TACQ guided cylinder is preferable. When ordering, confirm the 25mm stroke, the default female M4x0.7 rod-end thread, and the PT port thread.
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 ACQD16X25 FAQ
It provides an equal push and pull force of 75.4N at 0.5MPa and 105.6N at 0.7MPa, with a maximum 15kgf at 1.0MPa. Push and pull forces match because the rod occupies both chambers, creating identical annular areas. The maximum standard stroke for this 16mm bore is 60mm.
No, a plain ACQD does not hold position on air loss; the rod drifts and the fixed TPU bumper only decelerates near the stroke end. For fail-safe load holding, an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve is required. Additionally, this specific model ships without a sensor magnet.
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