Airtac ATQ Single Acting Thin Cylinder ATQ12X5
The AirTAC Airtac ATQ Single Acting Thin Cylinder ATQ12X5 is a genuine single-acting COMPACT (JIS) cylinder (single acting, pull type) with a Ø12mm bore and 5mm stroke. Air pulles 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.
- BoreØ12 mm
- Stroke5 mm
- Port sizeM5×0.8
- Acting typeSingle acting, pull type
- Rod threadM3×0.5 (F) / M5×0.8 (B)
- CushionBumper
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About the Airtac ATQ Single Acting Thin Cylinder ATQ12X5
The AirTAC ATQ12X5 is a single-acting PULL-type JIS compact cylinder. Feeding air to its single M5x0.8 port retracts the 6mm rod, while an internal spring extends it upon exhaust. This motion logic is the exact opposite of a push-type actuator. It delivers a 42.4 N theoretical pull at 0.5 MPa (59.4 N at 0.7 MPa) before the return spring subtracts from the net output, which you should confirm from the datasheet.
Designed for very tight spaces, this 12mm bore unit has a fixed TPU elastomer bumper at each end rather than an adjustable air cushion. The body features magnetic-switch grooves, though this specific configuration ships without the internal magnet. Operating pressure spans 0.2 to 1.0 MPa, requiring a 0.2 MPa minimum to overcome the spring. The 5mm travel stays well within the 20mm maximum stroke limit for this bore size.
Airtac ATQ Single Acting Thin Cylinder ATQ12X5 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ATQ Single Acting Thin Cylinder ATQ12X5 |
|---|---|
| Series | ATQ JIS compact single-acting cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø12 mm |
| Stroke | 5 mm |
| Acting type | Single acting, pull type |
| Port size | M5×0.8 |
| Rod end thread | M3×0.5 female / M5×0.8 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 20 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 (Ø12mm, Pull)
| Pressure | Pull force (before spring) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 MPa | 42 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 59 N |
These are theoretical air-side forces; the return-spring force reduces the NET usable output. Single-acting pull only — the spring performs the opposite stroke. Confirm the net figure from the datasheet and size with a safety margin.
Model Code: Airtac ATQ Single Acting Thin Cylinder ATQ12X5
| ATQ | JIS compact single acting, pull type cylinder series. |
|---|---|
| 12 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×5 | Stroke length in mm (single-acting max 20 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 ATQ Single Acting Thin Cylinder ATQ12X5 Is Used
Pin Extraction
Retracts a locating pin on a small machining fixture to release a finished part.
Gate Retraction
Pulls a diverter gate out of the lane on a packaging line to let products pass.
Gripper Release
Opens a small tensioning gripper on an electronics assembly handler when air is applied.
Is the Airtac ATQ Single Acting Thin Cylinder ATQ12X5 the Right Cylinder?
For slightly higher force, the next size up is the 16mm bore (75.4 N theoretical pull at 0.5 MPa); there is no smaller standard ATQ bore. This 12mm bore provides a 42.4 N theoretical pull at 0.5 MPa before spring subtraction. If your mechanism needs travel beyond the 20mm maximum for this bore, you must switch to a double-acting ACQ cylinder. When ordering, verify the 5mm stroke, the female M3x0.5 rod-end thread, and whether you need the S magnet option for sensing.
Quick checklist
- ✓ Net pull force (after spring) at your pressure
- ✓ Stroke ≤ 20 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 ATQ Single Acting Thin Cylinder ATQ12X5 FAQ
It provides a 42.4 N theoretical pull at 0.5 MPa and 59.4 N at 0.7 MPa before the return spring lowers the net output. It requires a 0.2 MPa minimum operating pressure to overcome the internal spring. The maximum standard stroke for a 12mm bore is 20 mm.
If air pressure is lost, the internal spring automatically extends the rod to its rest position. Deceleration is handled by a fixed TPU elastomer bumper at the ends, not an adjustable air cushion. The body includes sensor grooves, but this model ships without the magnet.
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