Airtac ATQ Single Acting Thin Cylinder ATQ20X30
The AirTAC Airtac ATQ Single Acting Thin Cylinder ATQ20X30 is a genuine single-acting COMPACT (JIS) cylinder (single acting, pull type) with a Ø20mm bore and 30mm 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.
- BoreØ20 mm
- Stroke30 mm
- Port sizeM5×0.8
- Acting typeSingle acting, pull type
- Rod threadM5×0.8 (F) / M8×1.25 (B)
- CushionBumper
About the Airtac ATQ Single Acting Thin Cylinder ATQ20X30
The AirTAC ATQ20X30 is a single-acting PULL-type compact cylinder where supplying air to one port retracts the rod, while an internal spring drives the extension. It provides a 117.8 N theoretical pull at 0.5 MPa (164.9 N at 0.7 MPa) before spring deduction. You should verify the exact net output from the official datasheet, as the return spring lowers the usable force.
This 20 mm bore unit features a 10 mm piston rod, an M5x0.8 port, and a female M5x0.8 rod-end thread. Travel is capped at 30 mm for this size, and a fixed TPU elastomer bumper absorbs end-of-stroke impacts. The body includes magnetic-switch grooves for position sensing, though this specific configuration ships without the internal magnet.
Airtac ATQ Single Acting Thin Cylinder ATQ20X30 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ATQ Single Acting Thin Cylinder ATQ20X30 |
|---|---|
| Series | ATQ JIS compact single-acting cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø20 mm |
| Stroke | 30 mm |
| Acting type | Single acting, pull type |
| Port size | M5×0.8 |
| Rod end thread | M5×0.8 female / M8×1.25 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 (Ø20mm, Pull)
| Pressure | Pull force (before spring) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 MPa | 118 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 165 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 ATQ20X30
| ATQ | JIS compact single acting, pull type cylinder series. |
|---|---|
| 20 | 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 ATQ Single Acting Thin Cylinder ATQ20X30 Is Used
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Gripper Tensioning
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Is the Airtac ATQ Single Acting Thin Cylinder ATQ20X30 the Right Cylinder?
When sizing this 20 mm bore actuator, consider the 16 mm option offering 75.4 N theoretical pull at 0.5 MPa, or step up to the 25 mm bore delivering 188.9 N. If your application requires travel beyond 30 mm, you must switch to the double-acting ACQ series. To order, confirm the 20 mm bore, 30 mm stroke, female M5x0.8 rod thread, and whether you need the -S magnet option for reed or solid-state switches.
Quick checklist
- ✓ Net pull 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 ATQ Single Acting Thin Cylinder ATQ20X30 FAQ
It delivers a 117.8 N theoretical pull at 0.5 MPa and 164.9 N at 0.7 MPa before the spring deduction. The internal spring extends the rod when air is exhausted. Operating pressure ranges from 0.2 MPa minimum to 1.0 MPa, and the maximum standard stroke is 30 mm.
If air pressure is lost, the internal spring automatically extends the rod to its resting position, which is ideal for hold-down-release logic. End-of-stroke deceleration is handled by a fixed TPU elastomer bumper, not an adjustable air cushion.
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