
The AirTAC Airtac ACQJ32~40 Adjustable Thin-Type Cylinder ACQJ32X40-30 is a genuine double-acting COMPACT (JIS) cylinder with an EXTERNAL adjustable stop on the extend stroke — a Ø32mm bore and 40mm full stroke. Turn the stop to fine-tune the end position on the machine without changing parts.
The AirTAC ACQJ32X40-30 is a double-acting JIS compact cylinder with an external threaded stop and lock nut that limits the extend end position. You get a usable extend range of 10-40 mm, set by subtracting the 30 mm window from the 40 mm full stroke. The retract stroke remains unaffected. Because the piston area is unchanged, force is identical to a standard ACQ of this bore, delivering 402.1 N push and 301.6 N pull at 0.5 MPa.
This 32 mm bore unit uses a PT1/8 port and a 16 mm rod with a female M8x1.25 rod-end thread. The external adjuster carries an M12x1.25 thread for precise positioning. It includes fixed elastomer bumpers at both ends rather than adjustable air cushions. While this specific model ships without a magnet, the body retains standard switch grooves for adding sensors later. Operating pressure spans 0.15-1.0 MPa with speeds of 30-500 mm/s.
| Model | Airtac ACQJ32~40 Adjustable Thin-Type Cylinder ACQJ32X40-30 |
|---|---|
| Series | ACQJ JIS compact adjustable-stroke cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø32 mm |
| Full stroke | 40 mm |
| Adjuster thread | M12×1.25 |
| Port size | PT1/8 |
| 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 | M8×1.25 (F) / M14×1.5 (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 | 402 N | 302 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 563 N | — |
| Max (@1.0 MPa) | 82 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. |
|---|---|
| 32 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×40 | 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 reach on a CNC machining fixture during product-changeover stops without machining new spacer plates.
Adjust the extend end position on a packaging line to accommodate varying box heights, ensuring precise flap folding.
Fine-tune the pressing depth on an automated assembly press during trial runs to prevent part damage.
For sizing, stepping down to a 25 mm bore yields 245.4 N push, while moving up to a 40 mm bore provides 628.3 N push at 0.5 MPa. Choose this 32 mm option when your application needs approximately 402.1 N of push force and on-machine extend tuning. If your end position never varies, a fixed-stroke ACQ cylinder is sufficient. When ordering, verify the 32 mm bore, 40 mm full stroke, 30 mm window, female rod thread, and whether you need the -S magnet option for sensor integration.
Quick checklist
The force is identical to a standard ACQ: 402.1 N push and 301.6 N pull at 0.5 MPa, 562.9 N push at 0.7 MPa, and a maximum push of 82 kgf at 1.0 MPa. The 40 mm full stroke has a 30 mm adjustable window, giving a usable extend range of 10-40 mm. The operating pressure is 0.15-1.0 MPa.
An external M12x1.25 threaded stop with a lock nut limits the extend distance without changing the piston area, so force remains unchanged. The retract stroke is unaffected. Deceleration relies on fixed elastomer bumpers at both ends, not an adjustable air cushion. Note that a plain cylinder does not hold its load on air loss; use an external rod lock for fail-safe holding.
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