Airtac ACQD Double Acting Compact Cylinder ACQD20X60B
The AirTAC ACQD Double Acting Compact Cylinder ACQD20X60B is a genuine double-acting COMPACT (JIS) cylinder with a piston rod out BOTH ends — a Ø20mm bore and 60mm 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
- Stroke60 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 ACQD20X60B
The AirTAC ACQD20X60B is a double-acting JIS compact cylinder featuring a 20mm bore and 60mm stroke. A piston rod protrudes from both ends, creating an identical annular area in each chamber. This geometry yields equal push and pull forces of 117.8N at 0.5MPa and 164.9N at 0.7MPa, ensuring symmetric performance during extension and retraction.
Twin rods inherently resist rotation and extend the guide length, allowing a tool platform to be mounted directly without needing an external anti-rotation guide. The second rod end can drive a sensor flag or a secondary load. This unit includes male M8x1.25 rod-end threads for direct coupling, fixed TPU bumpers for end-of-stroke deceleration, and M5x0.8 ports. Note that this specific configuration ships without a magnet.
Airtac ACQD Double Acting Compact Cylinder ACQD20X60B Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ACQD Double Acting Compact Cylinder ACQD20X60B |
|---|---|
| Series | ACQD JIS compact double-rod cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø20 mm |
| Stroke | 60 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 ACQD20X60B
| ACQD | JIS compact double-acting DOUBLE-ROD cylinder series. |
|---|---|
| 20 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×60 | 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 ACQD20X60B Is Used
Symmetric Transfer
Drives a dual-sided pick-and-place head in electronics assembly, utilizing the equal push and pull forces to maintain balanced dynamics during part shuttling.
Dual-Station Actuation
Powers a small testing fixture where the primary rod advances a probe while the opposite end simultaneously triggers a proximity sensor flag.
Twin-Guided Pusher
Pushes components down a packaging line conveyor, relying on the two rods to prevent torsional deflection without adding a separate external guide rail.
Is the Airtac ACQD Double Acting Compact Cylinder ACQD20X60B the Right Cylinder?
For sizing context, the smaller bore 16 generates 75.4N at 0.5MPa, while the larger bore 25 provides 188.9N. This 20mm bore hits a solid middle ground at 117.8N. If your application requires a single extending rod, the standard ACQ series is appropriate. When precise non-rotating guidance over a longer span is critical, a guided TACQ cylinder might be a better fit. To order, confirm the 60mm stroke, M5x0.8 port size, and the male M8x1.25 thread option.
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 ACQD20X60B FAQ
It delivers an equal push and pull force of 117.8N at 0.5MPa and 164.9N at 0.7MPa, with a maximum capacity of 24kgf at 1.0MPa. Forces are identical in both directions because the twin rods create the same annular area on each side. The maximum standard stroke for this 20mm bore is 100mm.
It uses fixed TPU bumpers at both ends to absorb end-of-stroke impact, meaning there is no adjustable air cushion. Because it lacks a magnet, it cannot trigger reed or solid-state switches. Additionally, it will not hold a load if air pressure is lost; a separate external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve is required for fail-safe positioning.
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