
The AirTAC Airtac ASQ Series Single Acting Slim Cylinder ASQ40X25S is a genuine single-acting COMPACT (JIS) cylinder (single acting, push type) with a Ø40mm bore and 25mm stroke. Air pushes the rod and an internal spring performs the opposite stroke, so one solenoid line drives the motion — ideal for short-stroke clamping and ejection in tight spaces.
The AirTAC ASQ40X25S is a single-acting push-type JIS compact cylinder. Supplying air to the single PT1/8 port extends the Ø16 mm rod outward, while an internal mechanical spring retracts it upon exhaust. This one-air-line design simplifies plumbing and provides a fail-safe return to the rest position if air pressure drops. Stroke is 25 mm, well within the 30 mm maximum for this bore.
The Ø40 mm bore generates a theoretical push force of 628.3 N at 0.5 MPa and 879.6 N at 0.7 MPa. Because the internal return spring resists extension, the net usable output is lower; verify the exact net figure from the official datasheet. The body features fixed NBR elastomer bumpers for end-of-stroke impact absorption rather than adjustable air cushions. The -S suffix indicates a built-in piston magnet compatible with reed or solid-state electronic sensors.
| Model | Airtac ASQ Series Single Acting Slim Cylinder ASQ40X25S |
|---|---|
| Series | ASQ JIS compact single-acting cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø40 mm |
| Stroke | 25 mm |
| Acting type | Single acting, push type |
| Port size | PT1/8 |
| Rod end thread | M8×1.25 female / M14×1.5 male (B) |
| Fluid | Air (filtered by 40µm element) |
|---|---|
| Operating pressure | 0.2 – 1.0 MPa |
| Proof pressure | 1.5 MPa |
| Temperature | -20 to +70 °C |
| Speed range | 50 – 500 mm/s |
| Cushion | Bumper |
| Max standard stroke | Up to 30 mm |
Specifications follow the official AirTAC ACQ-family datasheet. Single-acting types start at 0.2 MPa (the spring must be overcome). Confirm against the product label before installation.
| Pressure | Push force (before spring) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 MPa | 628 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 880 N |
These are theoretical air-side forces; the return-spring force reduces the NET usable output. Single-acting push only — the spring performs the opposite stroke. Confirm the net figure from the datasheet and size with a safety margin.
| ASQ | JIS compact single acting, push type cylinder series. |
|---|---|
| 40 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×25 | Stroke length in mm (single-acting max 30 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). ASQ pushes out / spring returns; ATQ pulls in / spring extends. Related: ACQ (double acting), ACQD (double rod), ACQJ (adjustable stroke).
Holds aluminum blocks securely during milling operations, utilizing the spring-return feature to automatically release the part if the compressed air supply is interrupted.
Pushes cardboard cartons onto a secondary packaging track, taking advantage of the compact 40 mm body and single port to fit within tight transfer conveyor framework.
Ejects small stamped metal brackets from a press die using the 628.3 N theoretical push, retracting quickly via the internal spring to clear the tooling for the next cycle.
For sizing, the adjacent Ø32 bore yields a 402.1 N theoretical push at 0.5 MPa, while the larger Ø50 bore provides 981.8 N. If your application requires travel beyond the 30 mm maximum stroke limit of this single-acting series, the double-acting ACQ compact cylinder is the correct alternative. When ordering, confirm the 40 mm bore, 25 mm stroke, -S magnet option, and the default female M8x1.25 rod-end thread.
Quick checklist
The theoretical push force is 628.3 N at 0.5 MPa and 879.6 N at 0.7 MPa. The return spring lowers the net usable output, so confirm the exact figure from the datasheet. A 0.2 MPa minimum operating pressure is required to overcome the spring. Maximum standard stroke for this 40 mm bore is 30 mm.
End-of-stroke impact is controlled by a fixed NBR elastomer bumper, not an adjustable air cushion. The -S suffix indicates a built-in piston magnet that allows position detection using either reed or electronic solid-state switches mounted in the body grooves.
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