Airtac ACQD Double Acting Compact Cylinder ACQD16X5B
The AirTAC ACQD Double Acting Compact Cylinder ACQD16X5B is a genuine double-acting COMPACT (JIS) cylinder with a piston rod out BOTH ends — a Ø16mm bore and 5mm 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
- Stroke5 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 ACQD16X5B
The AirTAC ACQD16X5B is a double-acting JIS compact cylinder with twin rods extending from both ends. 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. This symmetry is ideal for precise, balanced cycles. It features a male M6x1.0 rod-end thread for direct load coupling and an M5x0.8 port.
Twin rods inherently resist rotation and extend the guide length, letting you mount a small tool platform without needing a separate external anti-rotation guide. The second rod end can drive a sensor flag or a secondary load. Deceleration is handled by fixed TPU bumpers at both ends, not adjustable air cushions. Note that this specific unit ships without a piston magnet, though the body retains sensor grooves for external proximity sensing.
Airtac ACQD Double Acting Compact Cylinder ACQD16X5B Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ACQD Double Acting Compact Cylinder ACQD16X5B |
|---|---|
| Series | ACQD JIS compact double-rod cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø16 mm |
| Stroke | 5 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 ACQD16X5B
| ACQD | JIS compact double-acting DOUBLE-ROD cylinder series. |
|---|---|
| 16 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×5 | 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 ACQD16X5B Is Used
Twin-Guided Pusher
Drives a small machined platform in a precision assembly station, using the dual rods to prevent jaw deflection during the 5 mm clamping motion.
Symmetric Transfer
Moves a light electronic component between two test heads, leveraging the equal push and pull forces to maintain identical actuation pressure both ways.
Dual-Station Actuation
Actuates a tiny reject gate on a PCB conveyor, using the second male-threaded rod end to simultaneously trigger a mechanical flag.
Is the Airtac ACQD Double Acting Compact Cylinder ACQD16X5B the Right Cylinder?
Providing 75.4 N of force at 0.5 MPa, this 16 mm bore unit sits between the 12 mm (42.4 N) and 20 mm (117.8 N) sizes. Choose the ACQD16X5B when your mechanism requires exact bidirectional symmetry within a 5 mm stroke. If your application needs greater extension, the maximum standard stroke for this bore is 60 mm. If unbalanced push force is acceptable and space is extremely tight, a single-rod ACQ might suffice. For higher lateral loads requiring a longer guide, consider a guided TACQ series. Confirm the male M6x1.0 rod thread and PT port form when ordering.
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 ACQD16X5B 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 load capacity of 15 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Push and pull forces are identical because the twin rods create the same annular area in both chambers. The maximum standard stroke available for this 16 mm bore is 60 mm.
The twin rods resist rotation and provide a longer guide length without needing an external guide. It uses fixed TPU bumpers at both ends for deceleration, not adjustable air cushions. A plain ACQD does not hold its load when air is lost; for fail-safe positioning, you must add an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve.
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