Airtac ASQ Series Single Acting Slim Cylinder ASQ50X5
The AirTAC Airtac ASQ Series Single Acting Slim Cylinder ASQ50X5 is a genuine single-acting COMPACT (JIS) cylinder (single acting, push type) with a Ø50mm bore and 5mm 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
- Stroke5 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 ASQ50X5
The AirTAC ASQ50X5 is a single-acting push-type JIS compact cylinder. Supplying air to its single PT1/4 port extends the Ø20 mm rod, while an internal return spring retracts it upon exhaust. This design requires a minimum of 0.2 MPa operating pressure to overcome the spring. It provides a theoretical push force of 981.8 N at 0.5 MPa and 1374.4 N at 0.7 MPa before spring deduction; verify the net output from the datasheet.
This 50 mm bore unit features a fixed NBR elastomer bumper at the ends to soften impact, rather than an adjustable air cushion. Its 5 mm stroke is well within the 30 mm maximum limit for this bore size. The body includes grooves for magnetic switches, though this specific configuration ships without a sensor magnet. It uses a standard female M10x1.5 rod-end thread.
Airtac ASQ Series Single Acting Slim Cylinder ASQ50X5 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ASQ Series Single Acting Slim Cylinder ASQ50X5 |
|---|---|
| Series | ASQ JIS compact single-acting cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø50 mm |
| Stroke | 5 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 ASQ50X5
| ASQ | JIS compact single acting, push type cylinder series. |
|---|---|
| 50 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×5 | 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 ASQ50X5 Is Used
Press Die Ejection
Uses the 5 mm stroke to push finished stamped metal parts out of a die cavity reliably.
Packaging Lane Diverting
Briefly extends to deflect cartons on a conveyor at high speed without complex plumbing.
Component Hold-Down
Applies clamping pressure to hold a workpiece stationary during a light machining process.
Is the Airtac ASQ Series Single Acting Slim Cylinder ASQ50X5 the Right Cylinder?
For sizing, dropping down to a 40 mm bore gives a 628.3 N theoretical push at 0.5 MPa, whereas stepping up to a 63 mm bore yields 1558.6 N. If your application requires a stroke longer than 30 mm, you must switch to the double-acting ACQ series instead. When ordering this single-acting model, confirm the 50 mm bore, 5 mm stroke, female rod thread, and note that the -S magnet option is not included here.
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 ASQ50X5 FAQ
The theoretical push force is 981.8 N at 0.5 MPa and 1374.4 N at 0.7 MPa before spring deduction; the return spring lowers the net output, so confirm the exact figure from the datasheet. A minimum of 0.2 MPa is required to overcome the spring, and the maximum stroke for this 50 mm bore is 30 mm.
If air pressure is lost, the internal return spring automatically retracts the rod to its rest position. Impact at the stroke ends is managed by a fixed NBR elastomer bumper, which is not adjustable.
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