
The AirTAC Airtac ACQJ125~160 Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACQJ140X30-20SB is a genuine double-acting COMPACT (JIS) cylinder with an EXTERNAL adjustable stop on the extend stroke — a Ø140mm bore and 30mm full stroke. Turn the stop to fine-tune the end position on the machine without changing parts.
The AirTAC ACQJ140X30-20SB represents the large-bore JIS compact series, delivering immense power within a space-saving riveted body. An external M27x2.0 threaded stop with lock nut restricts the forward extend length, yielding a usable extension span of 10-30mm while leaving the retract stroke completely unaffected. Output remains identical to a standard ACQ because the 140mm piston area is unchanged.
This double-acting unit integrates a male M30x1.5 piston rod end (-B) for direct load coupling and a built-in magnet (-S) for position sensing. It relies on fixed NBR elastomer bumpers at each end for end-of-travel deceleration rather than adjustable air cushions. Operating pressure spans 0.15-1.0 MPa, and the PT3/8 port handles the necessary airflow for its 32mm rod.
| Model | Airtac ACQJ125~160 Adjustable Compact Cylinder ACQJ140X30-20SB |
|---|---|
| Series | ACQJ JIS compact adjustable-stroke cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø140 mm |
| Full stroke | 30 mm |
| Adjuster thread | M27×2.0 |
| Port size | PT3/8 |
| 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 | M22×2.5 (F) / M30×1.5 (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 | 7697 N | 7295 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 10776 N | — |
| Max (@1.0 MPa) | 1570 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. |
|---|---|
| 140 | 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).
Dial in the exact 10-30mm clamping extension on a multi-ton metalforming press during tooling trials without machining custom spacers.
Rapidly adapt end stops for varying heavy machinery frames during production line changeovers using the external lock nut.
Fine-tune the pusher depth on heavy-gauge steel alignment fixtures where precise final positioning is critical before welding.
Selecting this Ø140mm body yields a push force of 7696.9N at 0.5MPa. If your application requires less thrust, stepping down to a Ø100mm bore provides 3927.0N push at 0.5MPa. Since 140mm is the second largest available size, stepping up to Ø160mm offers 10053.1N push at 0.5MPa. If your end position never varies, a fixed-stroke ACQ suffices. When ordering, confirm the 30mm full stroke, 20mm adjuster window, S magnet, and B male rod thread.
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It delivers 7696.9N push and 7294.8N pull at 0.5MPa, 10775.7N push at 0.7MPa, and a maximum push of 1570kgf at 1.0MPa. The full stroke is 30mm with a 20mm adjuster window, allowing a usable extend range of 10-30mm.
The external M27x2.0 threaded stop physically limits how far the rod extends, shortening the stroke without altering the 140mm piston area, so force remains identical to a standard ACQ. The unit uses fixed NBR bumpers for deceleration, and the -S magnet works with reed or solid-state switches.
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