Airtac ACQD Double Acting Compact Cylinder ACQD32X20
The AirTAC Airtac ACQD Double Acting Compact Cylinder ACQD32X20 is a genuine double-acting COMPACT (JIS) cylinder with a piston rod out BOTH ends — a Ø32mm bore and 20mm 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.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke20 mm
- Port sizePT1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting, double rod
- Rod threadM8×1.25 (F) / M14×1.5 (B)
- CushionBumper (both ends)
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About the Airtac ACQD Double Acting Compact Cylinder ACQD32X20
The AirTAC ACQD32X20 is a double-acting JIS compact cylinder featuring twin rods that exit both ends of its riveted C-clip body. Because a rod occupies both internal chambers, the annular piston area is identical in each direction, yielding equal push and pull forces of 301.6 N at 0.5 MPa. This symmetry is ideal for applications requiring perfectly balanced bidirectional cycles.
The dual Ø16 mm rods resist torsion and extend the guide length, allowing the unit to carry a small tool platform without needing an external anti-rotation guide. The second rod end can drive a sensor flag or a secondary load. Deceleration relies on fixed NBR elastomer bumpers at each end, and the body includes standard magnetic-switch grooves (though this specific SKU ships without a magnet). Operating pressure spans 0.15-1.0 MPa, and the PT1/8 port ensures robust pneumatic connectivity.
Airtac ACQD Double Acting Compact Cylinder ACQD32X20 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ACQD Double Acting Compact Cylinder ACQD32X20 |
|---|---|
| Series | ACQD JIS compact double-rod cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø32 mm |
| Stroke | 20 mm |
| Acting type | Double acting, double rod |
| Port size | PT1/8 |
| Rod end thread | M8×1.25 female / M14×1.5 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 (Ø32mm — equal both ways)
| Pressure | Push force | Pull force |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 MPa | 302 N | 302 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 422 N | 422 N |
| Max (@1.0 MPa) | 62 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 ACQD32X20
| ACQD | JIS compact double-acting DOUBLE-ROD cylinder series. |
|---|---|
| 32 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×20 | 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 ACQD32X20 Is Used
Symmetric Transfer Pusher
Drives a dual-sided transfer arm on a packaging line, utilizing the equal push and pull force to move cartons smoothly in both directions without stroke bias.
Twin-Guided Spot Welder
Actuates a small welding head in an automotive assembly cell, relying on the twin rods to prevent rotation and maintain precise electrode alignment during the squeeze cycle.
Dual-Station Divert Gate
Powers a sorting diverter on a conveyor system, using the second rod end to mechanically trigger a hardware limit flag for position confirmation.
Is the Airtac ACQD Double Acting Compact Cylinder ACQD32X20 the Right Cylinder?
When sizing this 32 mm bore actuator, dropping to a 25 mm bore reduces your equal force to 188.9 N at 0.5 MPa, whereas stepping up to a 40 mm bore increases it to 527.8 N. If your layout only needs one-sided actuation, a single-rod ACQ provides greater forward thrust. For tasks demanding heavy lateral load capacity alongside anti-rotation, a guided TACQ might be preferable. To order, confirm the 20 mm stroke, female M8x1.25 rod-end threads, and PT1/8 porting.
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 ACQD32X20 FAQ
The ACQD32X20 delivers an equal push and pull force of 301.6 N at 0.5 MPa and 422.2 N at 0.7 MPa, with a maximum holding capacity of 61 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Push and pull forces are identical because the twin rods create equal annular areas in both chambers. The maximum standard stroke available for the 32 mm bore size is 100 mm.
Deceleration is managed by fixed NBR elastomer bumpers at both stroke ends, which are not adjustable. A plain ACQD does not hold position if air pressure is lost; the rod will drift. For fail-safe load holding, an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve must be installed.
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