Airtac ACQD Double Acting Compact Cylinder ACQD20X15
The AirTAC ACQD Double Acting Compact Cylinder ACQD20X15 is a genuine double-acting COMPACT (JIS) cylinder with a piston rod out BOTH ends — a Ø20mm bore and 15mm 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
- Stroke15 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 ACQD20X15
The AirTAC ACQD20X15 is a double-acting JIS compact cylinder with twin Ø10mm rods extending from both body ends. Because a rod occupies each chamber, the annular area is identical in both directions, yielding equal push and pull forces of 117.8N at 0.5MPa and 164.9N at 0.7MPa. This symmetric thrust is ideal for opposing cycle actions.
The dual rods inherently resist rotation and provide a longer guide length, allowing you to mount a small tool platform directly without needing an external anti-rotation guide. The fixed TPU elastomer bumper decelerates impacts at stroke extremes, and the second rod end can drive a sensor flag or secondary load. This unit ships without a magnet but retains body grooves for switches, uses an M5x0.8 port, and features a female M5x0.8 rod-end thread.
Airtac ACQD Double Acting Compact Cylinder ACQD20X15 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ACQD Double Acting Compact Cylinder ACQD20X15 |
|---|---|
| Series | ACQD JIS compact double-rod cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø20 mm |
| Stroke | 15 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 ACQD20X15
| ACQD | JIS compact double-acting DOUBLE-ROD cylinder series. |
|---|---|
| 20 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×15 | 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 ACQD20X15 Is Used
Symmetric Transfer
Drives a parts shuttle in electronics assembly, using equal push and pull forces to move components between testing stations without thrust imbalance.
Twin-Guided Pusher
Pushes small machined workpieces on a CNC conveyor, relying on the dual rods to prevent platform twisting without adding a separate guide rail.
Dual-Station Actuation
Actuates two separate clamps simultaneously in a packaging machine, using the second protruding rod end to drive the secondary mechanism.
Is the Airtac ACQD Double Acting Compact Cylinder ACQD20X15 the Right Cylinder?
For a 20mm bore at 15mm stroke, this model provides 117.8N of thrust both ways. If your application requires less force, stepping down to the 16mm bore yields 75.4N at 0.5MPa. If you need more power, the 25mm bore provides 188.9N. Choose this double-rod ACQD configuration when symmetric push/pull cycles and anti-rotation are required; select a single-rod ACQ if you only need standard extension, or a TACQ slide unit for heavy off-axis loads. Confirm the female M5x0.8 rod thread and M5x0.8 port during 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 ACQD20X15 FAQ
The ACQD20X15 delivers equal push and pull forces of 117.8N at 0.5MPa and 164.9N at 0.7MPa, with a maximum force of 24kgf at 1.0MPa. Push and pull forces are identical because the double-rod design creates equal annular areas in both chambers. The maximum standard stroke for this 20mm bore is 100mm, and operating pressure ranges from 0.15-1.0MPa.
It uses a fixed TPU elastomer bumper at each end to decelerate the piston near stroke extremes; it is not an adjustable air cushion. A plain ACQ-type cylinder does not hold its load when air is lost or a valve is centered, as the rod will drift. For fail-safe load holding, an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve is required.
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