Airtac ACQD Double Acting Compact Cylinder ACQD63X60
The AirTAC Airtac ACQD Double Acting Compact Cylinder ACQD63X60 is a genuine double-acting COMPACT (JIS) cylinder with a piston rod out BOTH ends — a Ø63mm 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.
- BoreØ63 mm
- Stroke60 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 ACQD63X60
The AirTAC ACQD63X60 is a double-acting JIS compact cylinder featuring twin Ø20mm rods exiting both ends. Because a rod occupies each chamber, the annular area is identical in both directions, generating equal push and pull forces of 1401.5N at 0.5MPa and 1962.2N at 0.7MPa. This symmetry enables perfectly balanced bidirectional cycles without force drop.
The dual rods inherently resist rotation and add guide length, allowing you to mount a tool platform directly without needing an external anti-rotation guide. The second rod end can drive a sensor flag or a secondary load. It uses a fixed NBR elastomer bumper at each end for end-of-stroke deceleration rather than an adjustable air cushion. This unit ships without a magnet, though the body retains magnetic-switch grooves for future use. Ports are PT1/4.
Airtac ACQD Double Acting Compact Cylinder ACQD63X60 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ACQD Double Acting Compact Cylinder ACQD63X60 |
|---|---|
| Series | ACQD JIS compact double-rod cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø63 mm |
| Stroke | 60 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 ACQD63X60
| ACQD | JIS compact double-acting DOUBLE-ROD cylinder series. |
|---|---|
| 63 | 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 ACQD63X60 Is Used
Symmetric Transfer Unit
Drives a dual-sided parts shuttle in packaging machinery, utilizing the equal push and pull force to maintain consistent cycle timing in both directions.
Twin-Guided Pusher
Pushes heavy pallets on a conveyor system where the twin rods prevent platform twisting without needing a separate external guide rail.
Dual-Station Actuation
Actuates two separate clamp stations simultaneously in an automotive assembly line using both protruding rod ends to drive mirrored mechanisms.
Is the Airtac ACQD Double Acting Compact Cylinder ACQD63X60 the Right Cylinder?
For sizing context, stepping down to a 50mm bore yields 824.6N at 0.5MPa, while stepping up to an 80mm bore provides 2267.8N. The 63mm bore hits a sweet spot at 1401.5N for medium-duty symmetric actuation. If your application strictly requires unequal push versus pull force, a single-rod ACQ cylinder is a better fit. If your load requires precise non-rotating guidance over a longer span, a dedicated guided TACQ cylinder might be preferable. When ordering this ACQD63X60, confirm the 60mm stroke, the default female M10x1.5 rod-end thread, and PT1/4 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 ACQD63X60 FAQ
The ACQD63X60 provides 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 the same annular area in both chambers. The maximum standard stroke for a 63mm bore is 100mm.
No, a plain ACQD does not hold position on air loss. The rod drifts and the fixed NBR elastomer bumper only decelerates near the stroke end. For fail-safe load holding, an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve is required.
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