Airtac ACQD Double Acting Compact Cylinder ACQD63X100S
The AirTAC Airtac ACQD Double Acting Compact Cylinder ACQD63X100S 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 ACQD63X100S
The AirTAC ACQD63X100S is a double-acting JIS compact cylinder featuring twin rods that exit both ends of its riveted C-clip body. Because a piston rod occupies each chamber, the effective annular area is identical in both directions, yielding perfectly equal push and pull forces of 1401.5N at 0.5MPa and 1962.2N at 0.7MPa. This symmetry eliminates force differential issues, enabling perfectly balanced bi-directional work cycles.
The dual Ø20mm rods provide a longer guide length and high torsional resistance, allowing you to mount a tooling platform directly without needing an external anti-rotation guide. The second rod end can drive a secondary load or mount a sensor flag. Equipped with a -S piston magnet, the body grooves accept reed or solid-state switches. Fixed NBR elastomer bumpers absorb impact at stroke ends, and the PT1/4 ports ensure robust pneumatic supply.
Airtac ACQD Double Acting Compact Cylinder ACQD63X100S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ACQD Double Acting Compact Cylinder ACQD63X100S |
|---|---|
| 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 ACQD63X100S
| 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 ACQD63X100S Is Used
Symmetric Transfer Arms
Drives pick-and-place arms in packaging lines where equal force on extension and retraction ensures smooth, balanced part transfer without jerky movements.
Twin-Guided Pushers
Pushes heavy workpieces on machining centers; the dual rods prevent yaw and twisting under offset loads without needing a separate external guide rail.
Dual-Station Actuation
Operates two-station assembly machinery where the primary rod moves the tool while the opposite rod end triggers a solid-state sensor flag for timing.
Is the Airtac ACQD Double Acting Compact Cylinder ACQD63X100S the Right Cylinder?
At 0.5MPa this 63mm bore generates 1401.5N both ways; stepping down to a 50mm bore yields 824.6N, while stepping up to an 80mm bore provides 2267.8N. Choose this model when symmetric thrust and torsional rigidity are mandatory. If your application only requires unidirectional push force and lacks lateral loads, a single-rod ACQ cylinder is simpler. For heavy lateral payloads exceeding the guide capacity, a guided TACQ cylinder is recommended. To configure this unit, confirm the 100mm stroke, female M10x1.5 rod-end threads, and the -S magnet option for switch readiness.
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 ACQD63X100S FAQ
It delivers equal push and pull forces of 1401.5N at 0.5MPa and 1962.2N at 0.7MPa, with a maximum of 286kgf at 1.0MPa. Push and pull are equal because the twin rods create matching annular piston areas. The maximum standard stroke is 100mm, operating pressure is 0.15-1.0MPa, and the port size is PT1/4.
No, a plain ACQD does not hold position on air loss; the rod drifts and the fixed NBR elastomer bumpers only decelerate near stroke ends. For fail-safe load holding, you must add an external rod lock or a pilot-operated check valve.
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