Airtac ACQD Double Acting Compact Cylinder ACQD20X10B
The AirTAC ACQD Double Acting Compact Cylinder ACQD20X10B is a genuine double-acting COMPACT (JIS) cylinder with a piston rod out BOTH ends — a Ø20mm bore and 10mm 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.
- BoreØ20 mm
- Stroke10 mm
- Port sizeM5×0.8
- Acting typeDouble acting, double rod
- Rod threadM5×0.8 (F) / M8×1.25 (B)
- CushionBumper (both ends)
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About the Airtac ACQD Double Acting Compact Cylinder ACQD20X10B
The AirTAC ACQD20X10B is a double-acting JIS compact cylinder featuring a 10mm stroke and a 20mm bore. Because twin Ø10mm rods exit both ends, the effective annular area remains identical in each direction. This yields perfectly equal extension and retraction forces, outputting 117.8N at 0.5MPa and 164.9N at 0.7MPa both ways.
Designed without external guide rails, the dual-rod architecture resists torsion and extends bearing length for small tooling platforms. This specific variant includes male M8x1.25 rod-end threads for direct mechanical coupling. It relies on fixed TPU elastomer bumpers at both ends for end-of-stroke deceleration rather than adjustable air cushions. Please note this configuration ships without a sensor magnet, although the body retains standard switch grooves.
Airtac ACQD Double Acting Compact Cylinder ACQD20X10B Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ACQD Double Acting Compact Cylinder ACQD20X10B |
|---|---|
| Series | ACQD JIS compact double-rod cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø20 mm |
| Stroke | 10 mm |
| Acting type | Double acting, double rod |
| Port size | M5×0.8 |
| Rod end thread | M5×0.8 female / M8×1.25 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 100 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 (Ø20mm — equal both ways)
| Pressure | Push force | Pull force |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 MPa | 118 N | 118 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 165 N | 165 N |
| Max (@1.0 MPa) | 24 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 ACQD20X10B
| ACQD | JIS compact double-acting DOUBLE-ROD cylinder series. |
|---|---|
| 20 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×10 | 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 ACQD20X10B Is Used
Symmetric Transfer
Drives a dual-sided pick-and-place head in electronics assembly where equal push and pull strokes prevent part deformation during retraction.
Twin-Guided Pusher
Pushes small cartons on a packaging conveyor without twisting, using the extended guide length of the dual rods to maintain alignment.
Dual-Station Actuation
Powers a short 10mm clamping motion on a PCB test fixture, using the male M8x1.25 threads to mount a secondary probe on the opposite rod end.
Is the Airtac ACQD Double Acting Compact Cylinder ACQD20X10B the Right Cylinder?
Selecting this 20mm bore provides 117.8N of bidirectional force at 0.5MPa. If your application requires less energy, the neighboring 16mm bore generates 75.4N; stepping up to the 32mm bore provides 301.6N for heavier payloads. The 10mm stroke is ideal for very short movements. If you need position feedback, choose the -S option to get the internal magnet for reed or solid-state switches. For purely linear transfer tasks without torsional loads, a single-rod ACQ might suffice, but the ACQD is superior when anti-rotation is mandatory. Remember that a standard cylinder drifts if air pressure drops; install an external rod lock or pilot check valve for fail-safe load holding.
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 ACQD20X10B FAQ
This cylinder generates equal push and pull forces of 117.8N at 0.5MPa and 164.9N at 0.7MPa, with a maximum capacity of 24kgf at 1.0MPa. Push and pull forces are identical because the twin rods create the same annular pressure area in both directions. The maximum standard stroke available for this 20mm bore is 100mm.
It uses fixed TPU elastomer bumpers at both ends to absorb shock, meaning there is no adjustable air cushion. For high-energy cycles, you should add an external shock absorber. Additionally, a plain ACQD does not hold its position if air pressure is lost; you must use an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve for fail-safe load holding.
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