
The AirTAC Airtac ACQJ12~25 Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACQJ20X30-10SB is a genuine double-acting COMPACT (JIS) cylinder with an EXTERNAL adjustable stop on the extend stroke — a Ø20mm bore and 30mm full stroke. Turn the stop to fine-tune the end position on the machine without changing parts.
The ACQJ20X30-10SB is a double-acting JIS compact cylinder featuring an external threaded stop with a lock nut that restricts how far the rod extends. You can fine-tune the extend end position on the machine, providing a usable extend range of 20 to 30 mm from the 30 mm full stroke. The retract distance remains completely unaffected by this adjustment.
Because the piston area stays the same, output force equals a standard ACQ of this 20 mm bore, delivering 157.1 N push at 0.5 MPa. This unit includes a male M8x1.25 rod end thread for direct load coupling and a built-in magnet (-S) for tracking piston position. It uses fixed elastomer TPU bumpers at both ends for end-of-stroke deceleration.
| Model | Airtac ACQJ12~25 Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACQJ20X30-10SB |
|---|---|
| Series | ACQJ JIS compact adjustable-stroke cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø20 mm |
| Full stroke | 30 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. |
| ×30 | 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).
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This 20 mm bore yields 157.1 N push and 117.8 N pull at 0.5 MPa. Stepping down to a 16 mm bore drops push to 100.5 N, while a 25 mm bore raises it to 245.4 N. If your setup never requires altering the extend endpoint, a fixed-stroke ACQ cylinder is sufficient. When ordering, verify the 30 mm full stroke, 10 mm adjuster window, S magnet option, B male rod thread, and M5x0.8 port size.
Quick checklist
It provides 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 full stroke is 30 mm, but the external stop allows the extend length to be shortened by 10 mm, giving a usable extend range of 20-30 mm.
No, the adjuster limits stroke length only, so force remains identical to a standard ACQ. The retract stroke is unaffected. This cylinder uses fixed elastomer TPU bumpers at both ends for deceleration, and the -S magnet works with reed or electronic solid-state switches.
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