Airtac ACQD Double Acting Compact Cylinder ACQD16X45B
The AirTAC ACQD Double Acting Compact Cylinder ACQD16X45B 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 ACQD16X45B
The AirTAC ACQD16X45B is a double-acting JIS compact cylinder featuring twin rods that exit both ends of its C-clip riveted body. Because a rod occupies each chamber, the annular area is identical in both directions, yielding equal push and pull forces of 75.4 N at 0.5 MPa and 105.6 N at 0.7 MPa. This 16mm bore unit provides a 45mm stroke and incorporates an M6x1.0 male rod-end thread for direct load coupling.
The dual-rod architecture inherently resists rotation and extends guiding length, eliminating the need for a separate external anti-rotation guide. Deceleration is handled by fixed TPU elastomer bumpers at both ends, not adjustable air cushions. Note that this specific configuration ships without a piston magnet, though the body retains sensor grooves for future use.
Airtac ACQD Double Acting Compact Cylinder ACQD16X45B Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ACQD Double Acting Compact Cylinder ACQD16X45B |
|---|---|
| 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 ACQD16X45B
| 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 ACQD16X45B Is Used
Symmetric Transfer Pusher
Drives a dual-sided pick-and-place head in electronics assembly, leveraging the equal push and pull thrust for consistent bi-directional placement.
Twin-Guided Strip Feeder
Advances material strips in a packaging machine using the anti-rotation twin rods to maintain precise platform alignment without external guides.
Dual-Station Actuation
Powers a small testing fixture where the secondary rod end simultaneously triggers a mechanical flag or secondary load on a textile loom.
Is the Airtac ACQD Double Acting Compact Cylinder ACQD16X45B the Right Cylinder?
Providing 105.6 N of symmetric force at 0.7 MPa, this 16mm bore model sits between the smaller 12mm (59.4 N) and larger 20mm (164.9 N) options. Choose the ACQD16X45B when your application requires equal push/pull cycles and male M6x1.0 rod threading. If your mechanism only needs unidirectional thrust, a single-rod ACQ is more compact. For heavy lateral loads demanding extreme rigidity, a guided TACQ might be preferable. Ensure your setup uses M5x0.8 pneumatic ports and PT thread forms.
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 ACQD16X45B FAQ
It delivers an equal push and pull force of 75.4 N at 0.5 MPa and 105.6 N at 0.7 MPa, with a maximum capacity of 15 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Push and pull forces are identical because the double-rod design creates the same annular area in both chambers. The maximum standard stroke for a 16mm bore is 60mm.
It uses fixed TPU elastomer bumpers at both ends for impact absorption, meaning there is no adjustable air cushion. A plain ACQD does not hold its load if air pressure is lost; the rod will drift. For fail-safe load holding, an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve is required.
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