Airtac ACQD Double Acting Compact Cylinder ACQD80X15S
The AirTAC Airtac ACQD Double Acting Compact Cylinder ACQD80X15S is a genuine double-acting COMPACT (JIS) cylinder with a piston rod out BOTH ends — a Ø80mm bore and 15mm 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.
- BoreØ80 mm
- Stroke15 mm
- Port sizePT3/8
- Acting typeDouble acting, double rod
- Rod threadM16×2.0 (F) / M22×1.5 (B)
- CushionBumper (both ends)
About the Airtac ACQD Double Acting Compact Cylinder ACQD80X15S
The AirTAC ACQD80X15S is a JIS compact double-acting cylinder where a Ø25mm rod protrudes from both ends. Because a rod occupies each chamber, the effective annular area is identical in both directions, yielding equal push and pull force of 2267.8N at 0.5MPa and 3175N at 0.7MPa. This symmetry is ideal for cycles requiring identical motion dynamics in both directions.
The twin rods resist rotation and provide a longer guide length, allowing you to carry a heavy tool platform without adding an external anti-rotation guide. The second rod end can drive a sensor flag or a secondary load. It features fixed NBR elastomer bumpers at each end (not adjustable air cushions) and PT3/8 ports. The -S option includes a piston magnet for reed or solid-state switches.
Airtac ACQD Double Acting Compact Cylinder ACQD80X15S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ACQD Double Acting Compact Cylinder ACQD80X15S |
|---|---|
| Series | ACQD JIS compact double-rod cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø80 mm |
| Stroke | 15 mm |
| Acting type | Double acting, double rod |
| Port size | PT3/8 |
| Rod end thread | M16×2.0 female / M22×1.5 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 (Ø80mm — equal both ways)
| Pressure | Push force | Pull force |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 MPa | 2268 N | 2268 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 3175 N | 3175 N |
| Max (@1.0 MPa) | 463 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 ACQD80X15S
| ACQD | JIS compact double-acting DOUBLE-ROD cylinder series. |
|---|---|
| 80 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×15 | 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 ACQD80X15S Is Used
Symmetric Transfer
Drives a dual-station transfer arm in packaging machinery, using the equal push and pull force to move products smoothly in both directions without torque skew.
Twin-Guided Pusher
Pushes heavy metal parts on a CNC conveyor, relying on the twin rods to prevent rotation and guide the tooling platform without needing an external guide rail.
Dual-End Actuation
Actuates a clamping mechanism on an automotive assembly line, using one rod end to clamp and the opposite end to trigger a solid-state sensor flag.
Is the Airtac ACQD Double Acting Compact Cylinder ACQD80X15S the Right Cylinder?
For lighter loads, the ACQD63X15S provides 1401.5N at 0.5MPa, while the larger ACQD100X15S offers 3524.8N at 0.5MPa for heavier needs. Choose this 80mm bore when you need 3175N of equal bidirectional force within a 15mm stroke. If you only need unidirectional push force, a single-rod ACQ might fit better. For high kinetic energy at stroke ends, add external shock absorbers since the internal bumpers are fixed. Confirm the female M16x2.0 rod-end thread and PT3/8 ports when ordering.
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 ACQD80X15S FAQ
It delivers an equal push and pull force of 2267.8N at 0.5MPa and 3175N at 0.7MPa, with a maximum holding capacity of 463kgf at 1.0MPa. Push equals pull because the double-rod design creates identical annular areas both ways. The max standard stroke is 100mm, the port is PT3/8, and the female rod-end thread is M16x2.0.
No, a plain ACQ-type cylinder will drift and cannot hold its load when air is lost or the valve is centered. The fixed NBR elastomer bumpers only decelerate the piston near the stroke ends; they do not act as a brake. For fail-safe load holding, you must install an external rod lock or a pilot-operated check valve.
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