Airtac ACQD Double Acting Compact Cylinder ACQD16X45
The AirTAC ACQD Double Acting Compact Cylinder ACQD16X45 is a genuine double-acting COMPACT (JIS) cylinder with a piston rod out BOTH ends — a Ø16mm bore and 45mm 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
- Stroke45 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 ACQD16X45
The AirTAC ACQD16X45 is a double-acting JIS compact cylinder featuring a piston rod extending from both ends. Because a rod occupies each chamber, the annular area is identical in both directions, generating 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 consistent bi-directional thrust without force drop.
Twin Ø8 mm rods resist rotation and provide an extended guide length, allowing you to carry a small tool platform directly without adding a separate external guide. The body includes magnetic-switch grooves, though this specific configuration ships without the internal magnet. Deceleration is handled by fixed TPU bumpers at each end, keeping the overall footprint extremely compact.
Airtac ACQD Double Acting Compact Cylinder ACQD16X45 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ACQD Double Acting Compact Cylinder ACQD16X45 |
|---|---|
| Series | ACQD JIS compact double-rod cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø16 mm |
| Stroke | 45 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 ACQD16X45
| ACQD | JIS compact double-acting DOUBLE-ROD cylinder series. |
|---|---|
| 16 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×45 | 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 ACQD16X45 Is Used
Symmetric Transfer Pusher
Drives a parts shuttle in packaging machinery where matching 105.6 N push and pull forces prevent jamming during bi-directional indexing.
Dual-Station Actuation
Uses the second protruding rod end to trigger a mechanical flag on a textile loom while the primary end performs the main work.
Twin-Guided Tool Platform
Carries a small PCB pick-and-place head on electronic assembly lines, relying on the twin rods to resist torsion without a separate guide.
Is the Airtac ACQD Double Acting Compact Cylinder ACQD16X45 the Right Cylinder?
When sizing this 16 mm bore unit, consider the neighbouring bores: the 12 mm version yields 42.4 N, while the 20 mm provides 117.8 N at 0.5 MPa. Choose the ACQD16X45 when your mechanism needs symmetric 75.4 N thrust and built-in anti-rotation. If your load only requires one-sided actuation, a single-rod ACQ saves space. For heavier side loads demanding extreme precision, a guided TACQ might be preferable. Confirm ordering essentials: this unit has a 45 mm stroke (under the 60 mm max), M5x0.8 PT port, and female M4x0.7 rod-end threads.
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 ACQD16X45 FAQ
The push and pull forces are equal at 75.4 N @0.5 MPa and 105.6 N @0.7 MPa, with a maximum of 15 kgf @1.0 MPa. This equality exists because the double-rod design creates the same annular area in both chambers. The standard stroke limit is 60 mm, the piston rod is Ø8 mm, and it features an M5x0.8 port with a female M4x0.7 rod-end thread.
It uses fixed TPU elastomer bumpers at both ends for end-of-stroke damping, not adjustable air cushions. A plain ACQ-type 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 pilot-operated check valve.
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