Airtac ACQD Double Acting Compact Cylinder ACQD20X5
The AirTAC ACQD Double Acting Compact Cylinder ACQD20X5 is a genuine double-acting COMPACT (JIS) cylinder with a piston rod out BOTH ends — a Ø20mm 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.
- BoreØ20 mm
- Stroke5 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 ACQD20X5
The AirTAC ACQD20X5 is a double-acting JIS compact cylinder featuring twin rods that exit both ends of its riveted C-clip body. Because a rod occupies each chamber, the annular area is identical in both directions, yielding equal push and pull force. This specific 20mm bore generates 117.8N at 0.5MPa and 164.9N at 0.7MPa in either direction.
The dual-rod architecture inherently resists rotation and extends guide length, allowing a small tool platform to be carried without an external guide. The second rod end can drive a sensor flag or a secondary load. It uses a 10mm piston rod, an M5x0.8 port, and fixed TPU elastomer bumpers at both ends to absorb end-of-stroke impact.
Airtac ACQD Double Acting Compact Cylinder ACQD20X5 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ACQD Double Acting Compact Cylinder ACQD20X5 |
|---|---|
| Series | ACQD JIS compact double-rod cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø20 mm |
| Stroke | 5 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 ACQD20X5
| ACQD | JIS compact double-acting DOUBLE-ROD cylinder series. |
|---|---|
| 20 | 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 ACQD20X5 Is Used
Twin-Guided Pusher
Drives a short 5mm clamping head on an electronics assembly line, using the dual rods to prevent yaw without a separate guide.
Symmetric Transfer
Picks and places small components in packaging machinery, leveraging identical 117.8N push and pull forces for balanced cycle timing.
Dual-Station Actuation
Actuates a secondary ejector flag from the rear rod end on a test fixture while the front rod drives the primary contact probe.
Is the Airtac ACQD Double Acting Compact Cylinder ACQD20X5 the Right Cylinder?
For a 5mm stroke, this 20mm bore provides 117.8N both ways; sizing down to a 16mm bore yields 75.4N, while stepping up to 25mm provides 188.9N at 0.5MPa. If your mechanism only needs one-sided actuation, a single-rod ACQ20 fits tighter, but choose this double-rod variant when symmetric force or anti-rotation is mandatory. Confirm your order specifies the female M5x0.8 rod thread and PT port.
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 ACQD20X5 FAQ
The cylinder delivers 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. Because the rod exits both ends, the annular area is identical each way. The maximum standard stroke for a 20mm bore is 100mm.
The twin rods resist rotation and provide a longer guide length. Fixed TPU elastomer bumpers at both ends absorb impact, but these are not adjustable air cushions. The body has grooves for reed or solid-state sensors, but this specific model ships without a magnet.
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