Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ12X15
The AirTAC Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ12X15 is a genuine double-acting GUIDED compact (JIS) cylinder — a Ø12mm bore, 15mm 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
- Stroke15 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 TACQ12X15
The AirTAC TACQ12X15 is a double-acting JIS compact guided cylinder featuring a 12mm bore and 15mm stroke. It integrates two stainless steel guide rods with a fixing plate to drive and support a load simultaneously, eliminating the need for a separate linear guide. This design ensures non-rotating accuracy of ±0.2° and manages lateral loads that a standard plain rod cannot withstand.
Drive thrust equals a standard ACQ of the same size, delivering a push of 56.5N and pull of 42.4N at 0.5MPa, with a maximum push capacity of 12kgf at 1.0MPa. The unit uses an M5x0.8 port and fixed elastomer bumpers for end-of-stroke deceleration. While sensor grooves are built into the body, this specific configuration ships without a magnet.
Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ12X15 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ12X15 |
|---|---|
| Series | TACQ JIS guided compact cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø12 mm |
| Stroke | 15 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 TACQ12X15
| TACQ | JIS compact cylinder WITH guider (non-rotating). |
|---|---|
| 12 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×15 | 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 TACQ12X15 Is Used
Pick-and-Place Head
Drives small electronic component grippers requiring strict anti-rotation control and lateral load stability during vertical transfers.
Sensor Slide
Positions inspection cameras or optical sensors precisely without rotational drift, maintaining alignment in confined machinery.
Package Stopper Gate
Acts as a compact routing gate on conveyors, absorbing side impacts from passing goods while holding its position firmly.
Is the Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ12X15 the Right Cylinder?
Choose this 12mm bore if your application requires precise non-rotating guidance within a compact footprint. Stepping up to a 16mm bore increases thrust to 100.5N push at 0.5MPa, while dropping to a plain ACQ suffices if lateral load support is unnecessary. When ordering, verify the 15mm stroke is within the 30mm maximum, and confirm your lateral load and reverse torque limits, which decrease as stroke extends and should be checked against the datasheet. Ensure external forces remain concentric with the rod to avoid binding.
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 TACQ12X15 FAQ
At 0.5MPa it provides 56.5N push and 42.4N pull, increasing to 79.2N push at 0.7MPa, with a maximum push of 12kgf at 1.0MPa. The twin guide rods ensure a non-rotating tolerance of ±0.2°, and the maximum standard stroke for this bore is 30mm.
The two guide rods support lateral loads that a plain compact rod cannot, but maximum allowable reverse torque decreases with stroke length, so confirm exact limits from the datasheet. A plain ACQ-type does not hold its load on air loss, so for fail-safe holding install an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve.
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