Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ100X20
The AirTAC Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ100X20 is a genuine double-acting GUIDED compact (JIS) cylinder — a Ø100mm bore, 20mm stroke and two guide rods with a fixing plate. The twin guides hold the platform non-rotating to within ±0.15° and carry lateral load a plain compact rod cannot, so it drives and guides a load in one unit.
- BoreØ100 mm
- Stroke20 mm
- Port sizePT3/8
- Acting typeDouble acting, guided
- Non-rotating±0.15°
- CushionBumper (both ends)
About the Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ100X20
The TACQ100X20 is a double-acting JIS compact guided cylinder featuring a 100mm bore and 20mm stroke. It integrates two chromed carbon steel guide rods with a fixing plate, replacing a separate linear guide by driving and positioning a load simultaneously. Non-rotating accuracy is ±0.15° at the retracted position. The unit uses a PT3/8 port and an M20x2.5 female rod-end thread.
Thrust equals a standard ACQ of the same bore, as the guides add stiffness rather than extra drive force. You get 3927N push and 3524.8N pull at 0.5MPa, or 5497.8N push at 0.7MPa. The piston rod is Ø32mm. Fixed NBR elastomer bumpers absorb impact at stroke ends instead of adjustable air cushions. This specific configuration ships without a magnet, though the body retains sensor grooves for adding reed or solid-state switches if needed later.
Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ100X20 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ100X20 |
|---|---|
| Series | TACQ JIS guided compact cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø100 mm |
| Stroke | 20 mm |
| Acting type | Double acting, guided (non-rotating) |
| Non-rotating tolerance | ±0.15° |
| Port size | PT3/8 |
| 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 |
| Max standard stroke | Up to 100 mm |
Specifications follow the official AirTAC TACQ datasheet. Two guide rods carry lateral load and hold rotation to ±0.15°; do not apply reverse torque beyond the datasheet limit. Confirm against the product label before installation.
Theoretical Output Force (Ø100mm)
| Pressure | Push force | Pull force |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 MPa | 3927 N | 3525 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 5498 N | — |
| Max (@1.0 MPa) | 801 kgf | |
Drive force equals a standard ACQ of the same bore — the guide rods add stiffness, not thrust. Keep moving mass and speed within the datasheet chart (rated at 0.5 MPa).
Model Code: Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ100X20
| TACQ | JIS compact cylinder WITH guider (non-rotating). |
|---|---|
| 100 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×20 | Stroke length in mm. |
| S | Built-in magnet for magnetic-switch sensing (omit = none). |
| thread | Blank = PT; G or NPT available. |
The guide plate replaces a separate rod-thread option. Related: ACQ (plain single rod), ACQD (double rod), ACQJ (adjustable stroke).
Where the Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ100X20 Is Used
Heavy Press Tooling
Drives a 100mm bore pressing head for stamping or crimping components on an automotive assembly line, relying on the twin rods to keep the tool face perfectly parallel.
Pallet Stopper Gate
Acts as a robust stop gate for heavy pallets on a packaging conveyor, absorbing lateral side-impacts that a standard compact rod cannot handle.
Multi-Spindle Drill Slide
Lowers a multi-spindle drilling head on a machinery bed, using the non-rotating platform to prevent drill bit deflection during the feed cycle.
Is the Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ100X20 the Right Cylinder?
For 0.5MPa push needs below 2513N, the Ø80 bore is the next size down; if you require more than 3927N, this Ø100 is the largest available in the TACQ series. Consider a plain ACQ if your load is already supported by an external rail and does not need anti-rotation. A double-rod ACQD fits better when equal push and pull forces are required. When ordering, verify the 20mm stroke is within the 100mm maximum, and specify PT threads. Because reverse torque and mass limits decrease with stroke length, check the exact allowable values from the datasheet and ensure any external load remains concentric with the rod.
Quick checklist
- ✓ Lateral load / non-rotation needed?
- ✓ Moving mass and speed within chart
- ✓ Drive force at your pressure
- ✓ Magnet (S) for sensors?
- ✓ No reverse torque on the guide rods
Installation & Maintenance Notes
- check Use clean air filtered to 40µm or finer.
- check Keep within 0.15 – 1.0 MPa operating pressure.
- check Do not apply reverse torque above the datasheet limit.
- check Apply external force concentric with the rod.
- check Keep mass × speed within the performance chart.
- check Installation by qualified personnel per AirTAC docs.
Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ100X20 FAQ
It generates 3927N push and 3524.8N pull at 0.5MPa, 5497.8N push at 0.7MPa, and a maximum 801kgf push at 1.0MPa. The port is PT3/8, the rod-end thread is M20x2.5, and the non-rotating tolerance is ±0.15°. The standard stroke limit for this 100mm bore is 100mm.
No, a standard ACQ-type guided cylinder will drift if air is lost or the valve is centered, as the fixed NBR bumpers only decelerate near the stroke ends. For fail-safe load holding, install an external rod lock or a pilot-operated check valve. Also, never exceed the maximum allowable reverse torque for your specific stroke—confirm this order-of-magnitude limit from the datasheet.
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