
The AirTAC Airtac ATQ Single Acting Thin Cylinder ATQ63X20 is a genuine single-acting COMPACT (JIS) cylinder (single acting, pull type) with a Ø63mm bore and 20mm 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.
The AirTAC ATQ63X20 is a single-acting PULL-type compact cylinder where supplying air to one port retracts the rod, while an internal spring extends it upon exhaust. It delivers a robust 1401.5 N theoretical pull at 0.5 MPa and 1962.2 N at 0.7 MPa. Remember these figures represent theoretical pull before the spring; the internal return spring lowers the net output, so confirm exact net force values from the official datasheet.
Designed with a 63 mm bore and 20 mm stroke, this JIS compact unit uses a PT1/4 port and a 20 mm piston rod with a female M10x1.5 thread. It relies on a fixed NBR elastomer bumper to absorb end-of-stroke energy rather than an adjustable air cushion. If your machine needs longer travel than this 30 mm maximum single-acting limit, a double-acting ACQ is required.
| Model | Airtac ATQ Single Acting Thin Cylinder ATQ63X20 |
|---|---|
| Series | ATQ JIS compact single-acting cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø63 mm |
| Stroke | 20 mm |
| Acting type | Single acting, pull 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.
| Pressure | Pull force (before spring) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 MPa | 1402 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 1962 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.
| ATQ | JIS compact single acting, pull type cylinder series. |
|---|---|
| 63 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×20 | 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).
Pulling large locating pins out of heavy machining fixtures when air pressure is applied to the 63 mm bore.
Withdrawing a heavy pneumatic stop gate on a packaging conveyor using the spring-extend fail-safe to clear the path.
Releasing tension on large web materials by retracting a 20 mm rod, letting the internal spring push the assembly back to rest.
When sizing this 63 mm bore unit, dropping down to the 50 mm bore drops the theoretical pull to 824.6 N at 0.5 MPa. Moving up is not possible as 63 mm is the largest in this family. If your assembly requires a stroke longer than the 30 mm maximum, you must switch to a double-acting ACQ. To order, confirm the 20 mm stroke, select the S option if you need a magnet for sensors, and specify the female M10x1.5 rod thread.
Quick checklist
It provides a theoretical pull of 1401.5 N at 0.5 MPa and 1962.2 N at 0.7 MPa before the return spring. The spring lowers net output, so verify net force via the datasheet. Operating pressure is 0.2-1.0 MPa with a 0.2 MPa minimum to overcome the spring, and the maximum standard stroke is 30 mm.
It is a single-acting pull type, meaning loss of air pressure causes the internal spring to extend the rod to its rest position. End-of-stroke energy is managed by a fixed NBR elastomer bumper, not an adjustable air cushion. For high kinetic energy loads, use an external shock absorber.
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