Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ12X10
The AirTAC Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ12X10 is a genuine double-acting GUIDED compact (JIS) cylinder — a Ø12mm bore, 10mm stroke and two guide rods with a fixing plate. The twin guides hold the platform non-rotating to within ±0.2° and carry lateral load a plain compact rod cannot, so it drives and guides a load in one unit.
- BoreØ12 mm
- Stroke10 mm
- Port sizeM5×0.8
- Acting typeDouble acting, guided
- Non-rotating±0.2°
- CushionBumper (both ends)
About the Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ12X10
The AirTAC TACQ12X10 is a double-acting JIS compact guided cylinder featuring a 12mm bore and 10mm stroke. It integrates twin stainless steel guide rods with a fixing plate to drive and support a load simultaneously, eliminating the need for an external linear rail. The two rods ensure non-rotating accuracy of ±0.2° at the retracted position, handling lateral loads that a plain rod cannot.
Drive force mirrors a standard ACQ of the same size, as the guides add stiffness rather than thrust, delivering 56.5N push at 0.5MPa. The body includes magnetic-switch grooves for position sensing, though this specific configuration ships without a magnet. End-of-stroke deceleration relies on a fixed elastomer bumper, and the unit operates efficiently between 30-500mm/s within a -20 to +70°C range.
Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ12X10 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ12X10 |
|---|---|
| Series | TACQ JIS guided compact cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø12 mm |
| Stroke | 10 mm |
| Acting type | Double acting, guided (non-rotating) |
| Non-rotating tolerance | ±0.2° |
| Port size | M5×0.8 |
| 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 30 mm |
Specifications follow the official AirTAC TACQ datasheet. Two guide rods carry lateral load and hold rotation to ±0.2°; do not apply reverse torque beyond the datasheet limit. Confirm against the product label before installation.
Theoretical Output Force (Ø12mm)
| Pressure | Push force | Pull force |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 MPa | 57 N | 42 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 79 N | — |
| Max (@1.0 MPa) | 12 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 TACQ12X10
| TACQ | JIS compact cylinder WITH guider (non-rotating). |
|---|---|
| 12 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×10 | 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 TACQ12X10 Is Used
Pick-and-Place Head
Ideal for small electronic component handling where the twin guide rods prevent platform rotation during vertical placement.
Sensor Slide
Positions inspection cameras precisely without deflection, benefiting from the ±0.2° non-rotating tolerance.
Compact Stopper Gate
Acts as a lightweight flow control gate in packaging lines, using the fixing plate to arrest small product movement laterally.
Is the Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ12X10 the Right Cylinder?
Choosing this 12mm bore provides 56.5N push force at 0.5MPa. If your application requires less force, there is no smaller standard bore in this series, so a plain ACQ10 might suffice if lateral load is absent. For higher thrust, stepping up to the 16mm bore yields 100.5N push. Ensure the 10mm stroke fits your movement range (max standard is 30mm) and verify the M5x0.8 port matches your pneumatics. Always confirm the allowable reverse torque and mass limits from the datasheet for this stroke, and apply external loads 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 TACQ12X10 FAQ
This 12mm bore double-acting cylinder provides a push force of 56.5N and pull force of 42.4N at 0.5MPa, with a push of 79.2N at 0.7MPa and a maximum push of 12kgf at 1.0MPa. The standard stroke limit for this bore is 30mm. It features two guide rods with a non-rotating tolerance of ±0.2°.
The twin stainless guide rods allow it to bear lateral loads that standard compact rods cannot. However, there is a maximum allowable reverse torque and mass/speed limit that decreases with stroke length; you must confirm the exact order-of-magnitude value from the official datasheet. End-of-stroke deceleration uses a fixed elastomer bumper, not an adjustable cushion.
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