Airtac ATQ Single Acting Thin Cylinder ATQ40X10
The AirTAC Airtac ATQ Single Acting Thin Cylinder ATQ40X10 is a genuine single-acting COMPACT (JIS) cylinder (single acting, pull type) with a Ø40mm bore and 10mm 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.
- BoreØ40 mm
- Stroke10 mm
- Port sizePT1/8
- Acting typeSingle acting, pull type
- Rod threadM8×1.25 (F) / M14×1.5 (B)
- CushionBumper
About the Airtac ATQ Single Acting Thin Cylinder ATQ40X10
The AirTAC ATQ40X10 is a single-acting pull-type compact cylinder where supplying air to one port retracts the 16 mm rod, while an internal spring extends it upon exhaust. It provides a 527.8 N theoretical pull force at 0.5 MPa (738.9 N at 0.7 MPa) before accounting for the return spring. You should verify the lower net output force with the official datasheet.
Designed with a 40 mm bore and 10 mm stroke, this unit relies on a fixed NBR elastomer bumper at each end to absorb impact rather than an adjustable air cushion. The body includes magnetic-switch grooves, though this specific configuration ships without a magnet. Operating pressure ranges from 0.2 to 1.0 MPa, requiring a minimum of 0.2 MPa to overcome the spring.
Airtac ATQ Single Acting Thin Cylinder ATQ40X10 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ATQ Single Acting Thin Cylinder ATQ40X10 |
|---|---|
| Series | ATQ JIS compact single-acting cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø40 mm |
| Stroke | 10 mm |
| Acting type | Single acting, pull 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.
Theoretical Output Force (Ø40mm, Pull)
| Pressure | Pull force (before spring) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 MPa | 528 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 739 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 ATQ40X10
| ATQ | JIS compact single acting, pull type cylinder series. |
|---|---|
| 40 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×10 | 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 ATQ40X10 Is Used
Clamp Release Mechanism
Ideal for machining centers where air pressure pulls a 16 mm rod back to release a workpiece clamp, letting the spring safely extend it during air loss.
Package Diverter Arm
Suitable for packaging lines needing to retract a sorting gate for 10 mm of travel, using the spring-extend fail-safe to clear the conveyor path.
Tensioning Pullback
Provides reliable tensioning in textile or wire-drawing equipment by pulling the rod under pressure and extending it when the air supply is cut off.
Is the Airtac ATQ Single Acting Thin Cylinder ATQ40X10 the Right Cylinder?
For sizing context within the 12-63 mm bore range, stepping down to a 32 mm bore yields a 301.6 N theoretical pull at 0.5 MPa, while stepping up to a 50 mm bore provides 824.6 N. If your mechanism requires a travel distance exceeding the 30 mm maximum for this single-acting series, you should select a double-acting ACQ cylinder instead. When ordering this pull-type unit, confirm the 40 mm bore, 10 mm stroke, female M8x1.25 rod thread, and PT1/8 port.
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 ATQ40X10 FAQ
This single-acting pull cylinder has a 10 mm stroke and a maximum standard stroke of 30 mm for its bore size. The theoretical pull force is 527.8 N at 0.5 MPa and 738.9 N at 0.7 MPa before the return spring lowers the net output. It requires a minimum operating pressure of 0.2 MPa to function, and the internal spring extends the rod when air is exhausted.
It uses a fixed NBR elastomer bumper at each end to absorb impact energy rather than an adjustable air cushion. In a fail-safe scenario where air pressure is lost, the internal spring automatically extends the rod to its resting position, making it useful for hold-down-release logic.
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