Airtac HLQ Dual-Axis Precision Slide Table Cylinder HLQ16X40SAF
The AirTAC Airtac HLQ Dual-Axis Precision Slide Table Cylinder HLQ16X40SAF is a genuine HLQ slide-table cylinder, 16 mm bore: a double-acting dual-rod air cylinder integrated with a ball-bearing guide so the table travels straight with high rigidity and low deflection. It delivers about 151 N of push at 0.5 MPa. A floating joint spares the rod from side torque; the magnet is fitted as standard.
- TypeSlide-table, double acting
- Guideball-bearing guide
- Bore16 mm
- Push thrust @0.5 MPa151 N
- Operating pressure0.15 - 0.7 MPa (22 - 100 psi)
- Port sizeM5x0.8
- CushionBumper (+ shock-absorber option)
- Magnet / sensorStandard; CMSH/DMSH/EMSH
- ThreadPT
About the Airtac HLQ Dual-Axis Precision Slide Table Cylinder HLQ16X40SAF
The AirTAC HLQ16X40SAF is a double-acting dual-rod slide-table cylinder combining a 16 mm bore air cylinder with a ball-bearing linear guide for straight, low-deflection table travel. Dual rods provide moderate thrust while the floating joint shields the rods from side torque. The HLQ ball-bearing guide resists rust and dust, with a double-rail layout at bore 16 for stable guided motion.
Genuine AirTAC part with a standard magnet for CMSH, DMSH, or EMSH sensor switches in the body slots. An adjustable rubber stopper is fitted on the retraction side only. We verify thrust, dimensions, load, and moment from the datasheet or on-page spec table on request.
Airtac HLQ Dual-Axis Precision Slide Table Cylinder HLQ16X40SAF Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac HLQ Dual-Axis Precision Slide Table Cylinder HLQ16X40SAF |
|---|---|
| Type | Slide-table cylinder, double acting, dual rod |
| Series / guide | HLQ (ball-bearing guide) |
| Bore | 16 mm |
| Push thrust @0.5 MPa | 151 N |
| Port size | M5x0.8 (PT thread) |
| Fluid | Air, filtered to 40 um |
|---|---|
| Operating pressure | 0.15 - 0.7 MPa (22 - 100 psi) |
| Proof pressure | 1.2 MPa (175 psi) |
| Temperature | -20 to 70 C |
| Speed range | 50 - 500 mm/s (meter-out) |
| Cushion | Bumper; shock-absorber / adjustable-stopper options |
| Magnet / sensor | Standard; CMSH, DMSH, EMSH |
Specifications follow the official AirTAC HL slide-table data. Max working pressure is 0.7 MPa. The table rides on an integrated linear guide — do not apply strong impact or large moment. Allowable load and moment are published as tables and curves, and overall dimensions vary per stroke — ask us and we confirm from the datasheet.
How to choose
Pick the 16 mm bore when moderate thrust is needed; increasing the bore raises pushing force. Among HL families, HLQ offers the anti-rust, dust-proof ball-bearing guide, while HLS gives cross-roller rigidity and HLF saves height. The 40 mm stroke is within the bore 16 range. This variant has the rubber stopper on the retraction side (AF); for both ends choose A, for extension side choose AS, or for shock absorbers choose B/BS/BF (not on bore 6). Thread is PT standard; G or NPT available with suffix. We confirm allowable load and moment from published tables and curves.
Applications
Gripper Traverse
Carries a gripper across a 40 mm stroke for part handling, with the rubber stopper cushioning the retraction end of travel.
Component Placement
Positions surface-mount components with the dust-proof ball-bearing guide maintaining straight travel in assembly cells.
Stopper Mechanism
Acts as a guided stopper for downstream workpieces, retracting smoothly with the AF-side rubber stopper absorbing end-of-stroke impact.
FAQ
What does the AF adjuster code mean on this HLQ slide table?
AF means an adjustable rubber stopper is installed on the retraction side only. The extension side has the basic bumper cushion. For stoppers on both ends choose A, for extension side only choose AS, or for shock absorbers choose B, BS, or BF (not available on bore 6).
How fast can the HLQ16X40SAF cycle, and what limits speed?
The speed range is 50-500 mm/s, controlled with a meter-out flow control. The maximum working pressure is 0.7 MPa. Confirm that your load and moment stay within the published datasheet tables and deflection curves for reliable operation.