Airtac B02-ACQ Ultra-Thin Welding Special Cylinder B02-ACQ40X10
The AirTAC Airtac B02-ACQ Ultra-Thin Welding Special Cylinder B02-ACQ40X10 is a genuine double-acting COMPACT (thin) air cylinder built to JIS dimensions, with a Ø40mm bore and 10mm 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.
- BoreØ40 mm
- Stroke10 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.
- Ready in 3–5 business days. That is the time we take to process the order and hand it to the carrier. Transit time after that depends on the destination.
About the Airtac B02-ACQ Ultra-Thin Welding Special Cylinder B02-ACQ40X10
The B02-ACQ40X10 is a double-acting JIS compact cylinder delivering 628.3 N of push force and 527.8 N of pull force at 0.5 MPa. The leading "B02-" prefix designates this as AirTAC's welding-industry dedicated variant of the standard ACQ40X10, mechanically identical to the base model and built for fixturing or clamping within automated welding cells. Its short C-clip and riveted body construction drastically reduces axial length compared to round-body alternatives, saving valuable mounting depth in tight robotic station footprints.
This 40 mm bore unit features a 16 mm piston rod and a female M8x1.25 rod-end thread. Because it operates at high cycling speeds (30-500 mm/s), the cylinder relies on a fixed NBR elastomer bumper at each end to absorb end-stop impact. This bumper is not field-adjustable, so external shock absorbers should be added for high-energy welding clamp approaches. The body includes magnetic-switch grooves, though this specific SKU ships without the internal magnet.
Airtac B02-ACQ Ultra-Thin Welding Special Cylinder B02-ACQ40X10 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac B02-ACQ Ultra-Thin Welding Special Cylinder B02-ACQ40X10 |
|---|---|
| Series | ACQ JIS compact (thin) cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø40 mm |
| Stroke | 10 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 (Ø40mm)
| Pressure | Push force | Pull force |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 MPa | 628 N | 528 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 880 N | — |
| Max (@1.0 MPa) | 128 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-ACQ40X10
| ACQ | JIS compact (thin) double-acting cylinder series. |
|---|---|
| 40 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×10 | 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-ACQ40X10 Is Used
Spot Welding Gun Clamping
Provides 628.3 N of extend force at 0.5 MPa to hold sheet metal panels firmly in place during robotic spot welding, ensuring panel alignment without gap interference.
Welding Fixture Location
Acts as a short-stroke (10 mm) locating pin actuator in multi-station welding lines, retracting just enough to clear the part for robotic transfer to the next cell.
Assembly Cell Part Ejection
Pushes welded sub-assemblies out of the fixture using its 527.8 N retract force, clearing the station quickly for the next production cycle at speeds up to 500 mm/s.
Is the Airtac B02-ACQ Ultra-Thin Welding Special Cylinder B02-ACQ40X10 the Right Cylinder?
When sizing this actuator, stepping down to the 32 mm bore yields 402.1 N of push force at 0.5 MPa, while stepping up to the 50 mm bore provides 981.8 N. The 40 mm bore hits a practical middle ground for moderate-duty weld clamping. Note that a standard ACQ body does not hold its position if air pressure is lost or the valve is centered; the rod will drift, and the fixed bumper only decelerates it near the stroke end. For fail-safe holding of a heavy fixture, an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve is required.
To order, confirm the essentials for this SKU: 40 mm bore, 10 mm stroke, PT1/8 port, female rod-end thread (M8x1.25), and no sensor magnet. If position feedback is needed for the welding controller, select the -S option to include the magnet for AirTAC reed or electronic switches.
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-ACQ40X10 FAQ
This 40 mm bore cylinder provides 628.3 N push and 527.8 N pull at 0.5 MPa, 879.6 N push at 0.7 MPa, and a maximum push of 128 kgf at 1.0 MPa. It operates between 0.15-1.0 MPa, handles speeds of 30-500 mm/s, and has a maximum standard stroke of 100 mm.
The B02- prefix simply marks this as the welding-industry dedicated variant of the ACQ40X10; it is mechanically identical to the base model with no special seals or dimensions. It uses fixed NBR elastomer bumpers at each end rather than adjustable air cushions, so for high-energy welding approaches you should slow the cycle or add external shock absorbers.
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