Airtac ACQD Double Acting Compact Cylinder ACQD80X20S
The AirTAC Airtac ACQD Double Acting Compact Cylinder ACQD80X20S is a genuine double-acting COMPACT (JIS) cylinder with a piston rod out BOTH ends — a Ø80mm bore and 20mm 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
- Stroke20 mm
- Port sizePT3/8
- Acting typeDouble acting, double rod
- Rod threadM16×2.0 (F) / M22×1.5 (B)
- CushionBumper (both ends)
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About the Airtac ACQD Double Acting Compact Cylinder ACQD80X20S
The AirTAC ACQD80X20S is a double-acting JIS compact cylinder featuring twin rods extending from both body ends. Because a rod occupies each chamber, the effective annular area remains identical in both directions, yielding equal push and pull forces of 2267.8 N at 0.5 MPa and 3175 N at 0.7 MPa. This symmetry is ideal for applications requiring perfectly balanced bi-directional cycles.
The dual rods inherently resist rotation and provide a longer guide length, allowing a tool platform to mount directly without needing an external anti-rotation guide. The second rod end can drive a sensor flag or a secondary load. It features a fixed NBR elastomer bumper at each end for end-of-stroke deceleration, integrated magnetic-switch grooves compatible with reed or solid-state switches (via the -S magnet), and a PT3/8 port.
Airtac ACQD Double Acting Compact Cylinder ACQD80X20S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ACQD Double Acting Compact Cylinder ACQD80X20S |
|---|---|
| Series | ACQD JIS compact double-rod cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø80 mm |
| Stroke | 20 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 ACQD80X20S
| ACQD | JIS compact double-acting DOUBLE-ROD cylinder series. |
|---|---|
| 80 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×20 | 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 ACQD80X20S Is Used
Symmetric Transfer Unit
Drives a dual-station shuttle in packaging machinery, using the equal push/pull force to maintain consistent timing in both travel directions without momentum drift.
Twin-Guided Pusher
Presses a heavy assembly fixture on an automated welding line, relying on the dual rods to prevent rotational deflection under offset loads.
Dual-End Actuation
Positions a clamping mechanism in a CNC machining center, utilizing the second rod end to mechanically trigger a limit flag while moving the primary load.
Is the Airtac ACQD Double Acting Compact Cylinder ACQD80X20S the Right Cylinder?
For 0.5 MPa operation, this 80mm bore generates 2267.8 N both ways; stepping down to a 63mm bore yields 1401.5 N, while stepping up to a 100mm bore provides 3524.8 N. If your mechanism only needs unidirectional push force and lacks space for twin rods, a single-rod ACQ cylinder fits better. If heavy side loads exceed the built-in guide capacity, a TACQ guided cylinder is recommended. Confirm the 20mm stroke, PT3/8 port, and M16x2.0 female rod-end thread 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 ACQD80X20S FAQ
The cylinder provides equal push and pull forces of 2267.8 N at 0.5 MPa and 3175 N at 0.7 MPa, with a maximum holding capacity of 463 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Push and pull forces are identical because the rod occupies both chambers, making the annular piston area the same in each direction. The maximum standard stroke available for this 80mm bore is 100mm.
It uses a fixed NBR elastomer bumper at each end to absorb impact near the stroke limits, which is not an adjustable air cushion. For high-energy approaches, an external shock absorber is recommended. Additionally, a plain ACQD does not hold its position when air pressure is lost; a fail-safe load hold requires an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve.
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