Airtac ACQD160 Double Acting Slim Cylinder ACQD160X175SB
The AirTAC Airtac ACQD160 Double Acting Slim Cylinder ACQD160X175SB is a genuine double-acting COMPACT (JIS) cylinder with a piston rod out BOTH ends — a Ø160mm bore and 175mm 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.
- BoreØ160 mm
- Stroke175 mm
- Port sizePT3/8
- Acting typeDouble acting, double rod
- Rod threadM24×3.0 (F) / M36×1.5 (B)
- CushionBumper (both ends)
About the Airtac ACQD160 Double Acting Slim Cylinder ACQD160X175SB
The AirTAC ACQD160X175SB 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 equal push and pull forces of 9424.8N at 0.5MPa and 13194.7N at 0.7MPa. This big-bore Ø160 variant handles heavy-duty tasks up to a 300mm standard stroke limit.
The dual-rod architecture inherently resists torsion and provides an extended guide length, eliminating the need for a separate external anti-rotation block. It includes a male M36x1.5 rod-end thread for direct load coupling, PT3/8 ports, and an internal piston magnet compatible with reed or solid-state sensors. NBR elastomer bumpers fixed at both ends absorb end-of-stroke impact, though external shock absorbers are advised for high-energy approaches.
Airtac ACQD160 Double Acting Slim Cylinder ACQD160X175SB Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ACQD160 Double Acting Slim Cylinder ACQD160X175SB |
|---|---|
| Series | ACQD JIS compact double-rod cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø160 mm |
| Stroke | 175 mm |
| Acting type | Double acting, double rod |
| Port size | PT3/8 |
| Rod end thread | M24×3.0 female / M36×1.5 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 300 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 (Ø160mm — equal both ways)
| Pressure | Push force | Pull force |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 MPa | 9425 N | 9425 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 13195 N | 13195 N |
| Max (@1.0 MPa) | 1922 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 ACQD160 Double Acting Slim Cylinder ACQD160X175SB
| ACQD | JIS compact double-acting DOUBLE-ROD cylinder series. |
|---|---|
| 160 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×175 | 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 ACQD160 Double Acting Slim Cylinder ACQD160X175SB Is Used
Twin-Guided Heavy Press
Drives a large stamping die in an automotive line, using the dual rods to maintain parallelism and prevent torsional deflection under 9424.8N loads.
Symmetric Transfer Station
Actuates a heavy-duty pallet changer in packaging machinery, leveraging the identical push and pull areas to execute balanced forward and return cycles.
Dual-Station Actuation
Powers a clamping fixture on a machining center where one rod end drives the workpiece and the opposite end mounts a solid-state sensor flag.
Is the Airtac ACQD160 Double Acting Slim Cylinder ACQD160X175SB the Right Cylinder?
Select this Ø160 model when your application requires massive bidirectional thrust (up to 1922kgf at 1.0MPa) and strict rotational stability. If 13194.7N at 0.7MPa is excessive, consider the Ø140 variant which provides 10212.7N; as this is the largest available bore, moving up requires a different cylinder series. A single-rod ACQ is preferable if equal force is unnecessary and you need maximum unilateral push power. Ensure your manifold supplies PT3/8 fittings and order with the -S magnet and -B male M36x1.5 thread as specified.
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 ACQD160 Double Acting Slim Cylinder ACQD160X175SB FAQ
It delivers an equal push and pull force of 9424.8N at 0.5MPa and 13194.7N at 0.7MPa, with a maximum capacity of 1922kgf at 1.0MPa. The equal force is due to the double-rod design having the same annular area in both chambers. The maximum standard stroke for this Ø160 bore is 300mm.
The twin rods prevent rotation and extend guide length without external guides. Fixed NBR elastomer bumpers decelerate the piston at stroke ends, but external shock absorbers are recommended for high speeds. It does not hold position on air loss; an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve is required for fail-safe load holding.
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