Airtac ACQD Double Acting Compact Cylinder ACQD32X20S
The AirTAC Airtac ACQD Double Acting Compact Cylinder ACQD32X20S 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 ACQD32X20S
The AirTAC ACQD32X20S is a double-acting JIS compact cylinder featuring twin Ø16mm rods exiting both ends. Because a rod occupies each chamber, the annular piston area is identical in both directions, yielding equal push and pull forces of 301.6N at 0.5MPa and 422.2N at 0.7MPa. The extra rod provides longer guide length and inherent anti-rotation without needing a separate external guide.
This 32mm bore unit integrates a fixed NBR elastomer bumper at each end to decelerate motion near the stroke limits. Equipped with the -S magnet option, its standard grooves accept reed or solid-state electronic switches. The body uses a compact riveted construction with PT1/8 ports and a female M8x1.25 rod-end thread, reaching a maximum standard stroke of 100mm.
Airtac ACQD Double Acting Compact Cylinder ACQD32X20S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ACQD Double Acting Compact Cylinder ACQD32X20S |
|---|---|
| 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 ACQD32X20S
| 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 ACQD32X20S Is Used
Symmetric Transfer
Drives a dual-sided pick-and-place head in electronics assembly, using the second rod end to mirror a suction cup array without rotational deflection.
Twin-Guided Pusher
Pushes machined aluminum brackets out of a CNC mill station, relying on the parallel rods to prevent binding under off-center loads.
Dual-Station Actuation
Indexes a small tooling platform between two drilling heads on an automotive fixture, using the extra protruding rod to trip a solid-state sensor flag.
Is the Airtac ACQD Double Acting Compact Cylinder ACQD32X20S the Right Cylinder?
At 0.5MPa this 32mm bore delivers 301.6N both ways; sizing down to a 25mm unit yields 188.9N, while stepping up to a 40mm provides 527.8N. If your application only needs one-sided actuation, a single-rod ACQ is more space-efficient. For heavy lateral moments requiring external shaft support, a guided TACQ cylinder is recommended. When ordering, confirm the 20mm stroke, the -S magnet for sensing, and the default female rod thread.
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 ACQD32X20S FAQ
It provides equal push and pull forces of 301.6N at 0.5MPa and 422.2N at 0.7MPa, with a maximum force of 61kgf at 1.0MPa. Push and pull are equal because the twin rods create the same annular area in both chambers. The maximum standard stroke available for this 32mm bore is 100mm.
The twin rods resist rotation and extend guide length. Deceleration comes from fixed NBR elastomer bumpers at both ends, not adjustable air cushions. A plain ACQD does not hold position on air loss; for fail-safe load holding, you must add an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve.
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