Airtac ASQ Series Single Acting Slim Cylinder ASQ50X30
The AirTAC Airtac ASQ Series Single Acting Slim Cylinder ASQ50X30 is a genuine single-acting COMPACT (JIS) cylinder (single acting, push type) with a Ø50mm bore and 30mm 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.
- BoreØ50 mm
- Stroke30 mm
- Port sizePT1/4
- Acting typeSingle acting, push type
- Rod threadM10×1.5 (F) / M18×1.5 (B)
- CushionBumper
About the Airtac ASQ Series Single Acting Slim Cylinder ASQ50X30
The AirTAC ASQ50X30 is a JIS compact single-acting push cylinder. Feeding air to one port extends the Ø20 mm rod, while an internal spring handles retraction. This single-line setup simplifies plumbing and delivers a fail-safe return to rest upon air loss. It provides a theoretical push of 981.8 N at 0.5 MPa (1374.4 N at 0.7 MPa) before the spring load. Verify the net output force from the datasheet, as the internal mechanism lowers usable thrust.
This 50 mm bore unit features a fixed NBR elastomer bumper to absorb end-of-stroke impact rather than an adjustable air cushion. It operates between 0.2 and 1.0 MPa, needing at least 0.2 MPa to overcome the return mechanism. The body includes grooves for mounting sensors, though this specific configuration ships without a magnet. With a maximum stroke of 30 mm, it suits short-travel tasks perfectly.
Airtac ASQ Series Single Acting Slim Cylinder ASQ50X30 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ASQ Series Single Acting Slim Cylinder ASQ50X30 |
|---|---|
| Series | ASQ JIS compact single-acting cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø50 mm |
| Stroke | 30 mm |
| Acting type | Single acting, push type |
| Port size | PT1/4 |
| Rod end thread | M10×1.5 female / M18×1.5 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.
Theoretical Output Force (Ø50mm, Push)
| Pressure | Push force (before spring) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 MPa | 982 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 1374 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.
Model Code: Airtac ASQ Series Single Acting Slim Cylinder ASQ50X30
| ASQ | JIS compact single acting, push type cylinder series. |
|---|---|
| 50 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×30 | 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).
Where the Airtac ASQ Series Single Acting Slim Cylinder ASQ50X30 Is Used
Stamping Press Ejection
Pushes finished stamped metal parts out of a die cavity using high force over a short 30 mm extension, relying on the internal spring to retract the rod safely between cycles.
Carton Flap Folding
Provides the robust downward push needed to hold heavy cardboard flaps in place during the taping sequence on a high-speed packaging line.
Heavy Fixture Clamping
Secures dense metal workpieces inside a machining fixture, ensuring rigid hold-down against cutting forces with a fail-safe retract if compressed air drops.
Is the Airtac ASQ Series Single Acting Slim Cylinder ASQ50X30 the Right Cylinder?
For sizing, compare this 50 mm bore (981.8 N theoretical push at 0.5 MPa) against the neighboring 40 mm bore (628.3 N) or the larger 63 mm bore (1558.6 N). If your machine requires a longer extension than the 30 mm maximum allowed here, select the double-acting ACQ series instead. When ordering this single-acting model, verify the 50 mm bore, 30 mm stroke, PT1/4 port, and the default female M10x1.5 rod-end thread.
Quick checklist
- ✓ Net push force (after spring) at your pressure
- ✓ Stroke ≤ 30 mm (single-acting limit)
- ✓ Single air line saves a valve/port
- ✓ Magnet (S) for sensors?
- ✓ Female (blank) or male (B) rod thread
Installation & Maintenance Notes
- check Use clean air filtered to 40µm or finer.
- check Keep within 0.2 – 1.0 MPa operating pressure.
- check Remember the spring performs the return stroke.
- check Avoid side load on the short piston rod.
- check Handle the C-clip carefully; seat it fully in its groove.
- check Installation by qualified personnel per AirTAC docs.
Airtac ASQ Series Single Acting Slim Cylinder ASQ50X30 FAQ
It provides a theoretical push of 981.8 N at 0.5 MPa and 1374.4 N at 0.7 MPa. These figures represent the air-side force before the return spring; the net output is lower and should be confirmed from the datasheet. Operating pressure is 0.2-1.0 MPa, requiring a 0.2 MPa minimum to overcome the spring, and the maximum stroke is 30 mm.
It uses a fixed NBR elastomer bumper at the end caps to absorb impact, not an adjustable air cushion. For high-energy cycles, slow the approach or add external shock absorption. While the body features magnetic-switch grooves, this specific configuration ships without the internal magnet, so position sensing is not supported unless modified.
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