Airtac ACQD Double Acting Compact Cylinder ACQD63X60B
The AirTAC Airtac ACQD Double Acting Compact Cylinder ACQD63X60B 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 ACQD63X60B
The AirTAC ACQD63X60B is a double-acting JIS compact cylinder featuring twin rods that exit both ends of the body. Because a rod occupies each chamber, the annular piston area is identical in both directions, yielding exactly 1401.5 N of force at 0.5 MPa and 1962.2 N at 0.7 MPa for both extension and retraction. The male M18x1.5 rod-end threads allow you to couple tooling directly to the load. A fixed NBR elastomer bumper sits at each end to absorb end-of-stroke impact.
This 63mm bore unit uses PT1/4 ports and a 20mm thick piston rod. The dual-rod architecture resists rotation and provides a longer guide length, eliminating the need for an external anti-rotation guide for small platforms. Note that this specific configuration ships without a magnet, though the body retains magnetic-switch grooves for adding external sensors later.
Airtac ACQD Double Acting Compact Cylinder ACQD63X60B Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ACQD Double Acting Compact Cylinder ACQD63X60B |
|---|---|
| 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 ACQD63X60B
| 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 ACQD63X60B Is Used
Symmetric Transfer Arms
Drives dual-sided pick-and-place arms in packaging lines where equal push and pull forces prevent skewed movements during product transfer.
Twin-Guided Pusher
Pushes parts through a CNC machining station using the second rod end to mount a sensor flag, relying on the twin rods to resist rotation without an external guide.
Dual-Station Actuation
Actuates two separate workstations simultaneously from a single compact body, using the male M18x1.5 threads on both ends to drive independent tooling platforms.
Is the Airtac ACQD Double Acting Compact Cylinder ACQD63X60B the Right Cylinder?
When sizing this 63mm bore model, the smaller 50mm option yields 824.6 N at 0.5 MPa, while the larger 80mm version provides 2267.8 N at 0.5 MPa. Choose this ACQD63X60B when your application requires symmetric push and pull forces up to 1962.2 N at 0.7 MPa. If your mechanism only needs unidirectional force, a single-rod ACQ cylinder is more compact. If heavy lateral loads are present, a guided TACQ cylinder provides superior load bearing. Confirm your ordering essentials: this variant includes the -B male M18x1.5 thread and lacks the -S magnet.
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 ACQD63X60B FAQ
This 63mm bore double-rod cylinder provides equal push and pull forces of 1401.5 N at 0.5 MPa and 1962.2 N at 0.7 MPa, with a maximum holding capacity of 286 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Push and pull are equal because the rod occupies both chambers, creating identical annular areas. The maximum standard stroke available for this bore is 100mm.
No, a plain ACQD does not hold its load when air is lost or the valve is centered; the rod will drift. The fixed NBR elastomer bumpers only decelerate the piston near the stroke ends but do not lock it. For fail-safe load holding, you must install an external rod lock or a pilot-operated check valve.
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