
The AirTAC Airtac ACQJ12~25 Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACQJ20X25-20SB is a genuine double-acting COMPACT (JIS) cylinder with an EXTERNAL adjustable stop on the extend stroke — a Ø20mm bore and 25mm full stroke. Turn the stop to fine-tune the end position on the machine without changing parts.
The AirTAC ACQJ20X25-20SB is a double-acting JIS compact cylinder with an adjustable extend stroke. An external M8x1.25 threaded stop and lock nut lets you set the extend end position from 5 to 25 mm on the machine, without swapping parts. The retract stroke remains at the full 25 mm and is completely unaffected.
Because the piston area is unchanged, force output is identical to a standard ACQ of this bore. You get 157.1 N push and 117.8 N pull at 0.5 MPa. The unit includes a built-in piston magnet for electronic or reed switches, a male M8x1.25 rod end, and fixed elastomer bumpers at both ends for end-of-stroke deceleration.
| Model | Airtac ACQJ12~25 Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACQJ20X25-20SB |
|---|---|
| Series | ACQJ JIS compact adjustable-stroke cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø20 mm |
| Full stroke | 25 mm |
| Adjuster thread | M8×1.25 |
| Port size | M5×0.8 |
| 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 |
| Rod thread | M5×0.8 (F) / M8×1.25 (B) |
Specifications follow the official AirTAC ACQJ datasheet. The adjustable stop shortens the EXTEND stroke only; the piston area — and therefore the force — is the same as a standard ACQ of this bore. Adjustable window options: 10/20/30/40/50/75/100 mm.
| Pressure | Push force | Pull force |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 MPa | 157 N | 118 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 220 N | — |
| Max (@1.0 MPa) | 32 kgf | |
Force equals a standard ACQ of the same bore — the adjuster changes stroke length, not piston area. Actual usable force is lower due to friction; size with a safety margin.
| ACQJ | JIS compact double-acting ADJUSTABLE-STROKE cylinder series. |
|---|---|
| 20 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×25 | Full stroke length in mm. |
| -0 | Adjustable window in mm (extend stroke can be shortened by up to this). |
| S / B | Magnet (S) / male-thread rod (B); omit for none / female thread. |
Thread: PT standard (G / NPT available). Related: ACQ (fixed stroke), ACQD (double rod), TACQ (guided / non-rotating).
Dial in the exact clamping depth on machining fixtures during prototype runs or when switching material thicknesses.
Modify the extend position of a sealing or folding head on a packaging line to accommodate varying carton heights.
Set precise contact points for testing rigs, allowing operators to vary the extend distance for different sample dimensions.
This 20 mm bore provides 157.1 N push at 0.5 MPa. If your application needs less force, the 16 mm bore offers 100.5 N push. If you require more thrust, the 25 mm bore yields 245.4 N. Choose this ACQJ variant when you need on-the-fly end-position tuning; a fixed-stroke ACQ is sufficient if your extend position never changes. Confirm your ordering essentials: 20 mm bore, 25 mm full stroke, 20 mm window, S magnet, and B male rod thread.
Quick checklist
The usable extend range is 5-25 mm (25 mm full stroke minus the 20 mm window). Force is identical to a standard ACQ: 157.1 N push and 117.8 N pull at 0.5 MPa, 219.9 N push at 0.7 MPa, and a maximum push of 32 kgf at 1.0 MPa.
The external M8x1.25 threaded stop and lock nut limits only the extend stroke; force is unchanged and the retract stroke is unaffected. The cylinder uses fixed elastomer bumpers, not adjustable air cushions. It will not hold its load on air loss; use an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve for fail-safe holding.
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