Airtac ACQD Double Acting Compact Cylinder ACQD63X100
The AirTAC Airtac ACQD Double Acting Compact Cylinder ACQD63X100 is a genuine double-acting COMPACT (JIS) cylinder with a piston rod out BOTH ends — a Ø63mm bore and 100mm 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.
- BoreØ63 mm
- Stroke100 mm
- Port sizePT1/4
- Acting typeDouble acting, double rod
- Rod threadM10×1.5 (F) / M18×1.5 (B)
- CushionBumper (both ends)
About the Airtac ACQD Double Acting Compact Cylinder ACQD63X100
The AirTAC ACQD63X100 is a double-acting JIS compact cylinder featuring twin rods extending from both body ends. Because a rod occupies each chamber, the annular area remains identical in either direction, yielding equal push and pull forces of 1401.5N at 0.5MPa and 1962.2N at 0.7MPa. This symmetry is ideal for applications requiring perfectly balanced bi-directional cycles.
Twin rods inherently resist torsion and provide an extended guide length, allowing you to mount a tooling plate directly without adding a separate external anti-rotation guide. The body uses a fixed NBR elastomer bumper at each end for end-of-stroke deceleration rather than an adjustable air cushion. This 63mm bore unit accepts PT1/4 ports and Ø20mm rods with female M10x1.5 end threads. Note that this specific configuration ships without a magnet, though the body retains sensor grooves for adding switches later.
Airtac ACQD Double Acting Compact Cylinder ACQD63X100 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ACQD Double Acting Compact Cylinder ACQD63X100 |
|---|---|
| Series | ACQD JIS compact double-rod cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø63 mm |
| Stroke | 100 mm |
| Acting type | Double acting, double rod |
| Port size | PT1/4 |
| Rod end thread | M10×1.5 female / M18×1.5 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 (Ø63mm — equal both ways)
| Pressure | Push force | Pull force |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 MPa | 1402 N | 1402 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 1962 N | 1962 N |
| Max (@1.0 MPa) | 286 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 ACQD63X100
| ACQD | JIS compact double-acting DOUBLE-ROD cylinder series. |
|---|---|
| 63 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×100 | 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 ACQD63X100 Is Used
Symmetric Transfer Shuttle
Drives a dual-sided parts shuttle in packaging machinery where matching advance and retract speeds keep the indexing cycle perfectly balanced.
Twin-Guided Tooling Platform
Carries a machining fixture on CNC load/unload stations, using the dual rods to resist torsion without needing a bulky external linear guide.
Dual-Station Actuation
Powers a multi-station assembly press where the secondary rod end mounts a physical sensor flag to trigger downstream operations.
Is the Airtac ACQD Double Acting Compact Cylinder ACQD63X100 the Right Cylinder?
At 0.5MPa, this 63mm bore generates 1401.5N of thrust in both directions. If your payload requires less force, stepping down to the 50mm bore provides 824.6N, whereas moving up to the 80mm bore yields 2267.8N for heavier demands. This 100mm stroke represents the maximum standard extension available for this bore size. If your mechanism only needs unidirectional thrust, a single-rod ACQ63 cylinder offers a marginally shorter overall length. For multi-axis transfer systems needing extreme torsional rigidity, a guided TACQ cylinder might be preferable. When ordering, confirm the PT1/4 porting and default female M10x1.5 rod-end threading.
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 ACQD63X100 FAQ
This double-acting cylinder provides equal push and pull forces of 1401.5N at 0.5MPa and 1962.2N at 0.7MPa, with a maximum capacity of 286kgf at 1.0MPa. The push and pull values are identical because the twin rods create the same annular piston area in both chambers. The 100mm stroke is the maximum standard length for this 63mm bore, and the operating pressure range is 0.15-1.0MPa.
No, a standard ACQD does not hold its load if air is removed or the valve is centered; the rod will drift and an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve is required for fail-safe holding. For motion control, the cylinder uses fixed NBR elastomer bumpers at both ends to decelerate the piston near stroke end. These are not adjustable air cushions, so for high-energy loads you should slow the approach speed or add external shock absorbers.
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