Airtac B02-ACQ Ultra-Thin Welding Special Cylinder B02-ACQ32X20B
The AirTAC Airtac B02-ACQ Ultra-Thin Welding Special Cylinder B02-ACQ32X20B is a genuine double-acting COMPACT (thin) air cylinder built to JIS dimensions, with a Ø32mm bore and 20mm stroke, PT1/8 air ports and a C-clip / riveted short body that saves mounting depth. Magnetic-switch slots around the body accept position sensors.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke20 mm
- Port sizePT1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM8×1.25 (F) / M14×1.5 (B)
- ConfigurationStandard compact
- No minimum order. A single piece can be ordered.
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About the Airtac B02-ACQ Ultra-Thin Welding Special Cylinder B02-ACQ32X20B
The B02-ACQ32X20B is a double-acting JIS compact cylinder where the B02- prefix designates it as AirTAC's welding-industry dedicated variant of the standard ACQ32X20B. Mechanically identical to the base model, it delivers 402.1 N of push force and 301.6 N of pull force at 0.5 MPa. The short C-clip and riveted piston-to-rod assembly drastically reduces overall length, saving valuable axial mounting depth in tight robotic weld cells.
This specific unit features a male-thread piston rod end (M14x1.5) for direct load coupling, a 16 mm rod diameter, and PT1/8 ports. Instead of an adjustable air cushion, it relies on a fixed NBR elastomer bumper at each end to absorb the end stop. The body includes magnetic-switch grooves, though this particular SKU ships without the internal magnet.
Airtac B02-ACQ Ultra-Thin Welding Special Cylinder B02-ACQ32X20B Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac B02-ACQ Ultra-Thin Welding Special Cylinder B02-ACQ32X20B |
|---|---|
| Series | ACQ JIS compact (thin) cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø32 mm |
| Stroke | 20 mm |
| Acting type | Double acting |
| Port size | PT1/8 |
| Rod end thread | M8×1.25 female / M14×1.5 male (B) |
| Fluid | Air (filtered by 40µm element) |
|---|---|
| Operating pressure | 0.15 – 1.0 MPa |
| Proof pressure | 1.5 MPa |
| Temperature | -20 to +70 °C |
| Speed range | 30 – 500 mm/s |
| Cushion | Bumper (both ends) |
| Max standard stroke | Up to 100 mm |
Specifications follow the official AirTAC ACQ JIS compact-cylinder datasheet. Confirm against the product label before installation. Port thread: PT (standard); G and NPT available. Rod: female thread (blank) / male thread (B).
Theoretical Output Force (Ø32mm)
| Pressure | Push force | Pull force |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 MPa | 402 N | 302 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 563 N | — |
| Max (@1.0 MPa) | 82 kgf | |
Actual usable force is lower than theoretical due to friction and back-pressure. Size with a safety margin.
Model Code: Airtac B02-ACQ Ultra-Thin Welding Special Cylinder B02-ACQ32X20B
| ACQ | JIS compact (thin) double-acting cylinder series. |
|---|---|
| 32 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×20 | Stroke length in mm. |
| S | Built-in magnet for magnetic-switch position sensing (omit = no magnet). |
| B | Male-thread piston rod (omit = female-thread rod). |
Thread: PT standard (G / NPT available). Related ACQ-family variants: ASQ (single-acting push), ATQ (single-acting pull), ACQD (double rod), ACQJ (adjustable stroke), TACQ (guided / non-rotating).
Where the Airtac B02-ACQ Ultra-Thin Welding Special Cylinder B02-ACQ32X20B Is Used
Spot Welding Gun Clamping
Utilizes the 402.1 N extend force to hold upper and lower gun arms during robotic spot welding, where the short body length prevents interference with tooling.
Weld Cell Fixture Positioning
Moves small locating pins or stops on a welding fixture table with a 20 mm stroke, using the male M14x1.5 thread to secure the mechanism directly.
Part Ejection from Jigs
Pushes finished welded assemblies out of the fixture using the 301.6 N retract force, operating at speeds between 30 and 500 mm/s.
Is the Airtac B02-ACQ Ultra-Thin Welding Special Cylinder B02-ACQ32X20B the Right Cylinder?
When sizing your welding fixtures, compare this 32 mm bore (402.1 N push @0.5 MPa) against the next size down, the 25 mm bore (245.4 N push), or the next size up, the 40 mm bore (628.3 N push) to ensure proper clamping force. Remember that a plain compact cylinder like this does not hold its load if air pressure drops or the valve is centered; the rod will drift, and the fixed bumper only decelerates near the stroke end. For a fail-safe clamp in automated welding, add an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve. Ordering essentials to verify: 32 mm bore, 20 mm stroke, PT1/8 port, male M14x1.5 rod thread, and no sensor magnet.
Quick checklist
- ✓ Required force at your working pressure
- ✓ Short-body depth vs. a round-body cylinder
- ✓ Port/thread type (PT / G / NPT)
- ✓ Magnet (S) for sensors?
- ✓ Female (blank) or male (B) rod thread
- ✓ Side load — avoid on a compact rod
Installation & Maintenance Notes
- check Use clean air filtered to 40µm or finer.
- check Keep within 0.15 – 1.0 MPa operating pressure.
- check Avoid side load on the short piston rod.
- check Very long strokes are unsuitable for the compact body.
- check Handle the C-clip carefully; seat it fully in its groove.
- check Installation by qualified personnel per AirTAC docs.
Airtac B02-ACQ Ultra-Thin Welding Special Cylinder B02-ACQ32X20B FAQ
The B02- prefix indicates this is AirTAC's welding-industry dedicated line of the ACQ32X20B, sharing the exact same physical specs as the base model. At 0.5 MPa it provides 402.1 N push and 301.6 N pull; at 0.7 MPa it provides 562.9 N push. The maximum push force is 82 kgf at 1.0 MPa.
No, it uses a fixed NBR elastomer bumper at each end rather than a field-adjustable air cushion, so for high-energy welding automation you may need external shock absorbers. Additionally, while the body has sensor grooves, this SKU lacks the -S code and ships without a magnet for reed or electronic switches.
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