Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ12X15S
The AirTAC Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ12X15S 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 TACQ12X15S
The AirTAC TACQ12X15S is a double-acting JIS compact guided cylinder featuring a 12mm bore and 15mm stroke. Twin stainless steel guide rods and a fixing plate integrate driving and guiding into one unit, replacing a separate linear guide. This configuration prevents platform rotation to a ±0.2° tolerance at the retracted position, managing lateral loads that a plain compact rod cannot support.
Drive thrust equals a standard ACQ of identical bore size, as the guides add structural stiffness rather than extra piston area. At 0.5 MPa it yields 56.5 N push and 42.4 N pull, reaching 79.2 N push at 0.7 MPa. The body uses fixed TPU elastomer bumpers at stroke ends rather than adjustable air cushions, and the included S magnet works with both reed and solid-state electronic switches via the built-in grooves.
Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ12X15S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ12X15S |
|---|---|
| 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 TACQ12X15S
| 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 TACQ12X15S Is Used
Small Pick-and-Place Head
Drives a tiny vacuum gripper for electronic component transfer, relying on the twin guide rods to maintain exact ±0.2° orientation without adding a separate linear guide.
Sensor Positioning Slide
Advances a miniature vision camera or proximity sensor into inspection position, where the non-rotating platform ensures the lens angle never drifts during retraction.
Light-Duty Stopper Gate
Acts as a compact stopper pin on a low-friction conveyor, using the lateral-load capacity of the guide rods to halt lightweight product trays without bending the mechanism.
Is the Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ12X15S the Right Cylinder?
Selecting this 12mm bore involves sizing against adjacent options: a 16mm bore raises push to 100.5 N at 0.5 MPa, while no smaller standard guided bore exists in this series. If your application lacks lateral load or anti-rotation requirements, a plain ACQ12 cylinder saves space and cost. Conversely, if you need equal push and pull forces on both strokes, consider a double-rod ACQD series. When ordering the TACQ12X15S, confirm the 15mm stroke is within the 30mm maximum, specify the S magnet for sensing, and note the standard PT thread on the M5x0.8 port. Always verify your mass and speed stay below the 0.5 MPa charted limits, and ensure applied external force 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 TACQ12X15S FAQ
This double-acting 12mm bore cylinder provides 56.5 N push and 42.4 N pull at 0.5 MPa, 79.2 N push at 0.7 MPa, and a maximum push of 12 kgf at 1.0 MPa. The standard stroke limit is 30mm, and the twin guide rods ensure a non-rotating tolerance of ±0.2°.
The S suffix indicates a built-in piston magnet compatible with reed or electronic solid-state switches. The cylinder uses fixed elastomer TPU bumpers for end-of-stroke deceleration, not adjustable air cushions. You must not exceed the maximum allowable reverse torque or the charted mass and speed limits at 0.5 MPa; confirm exact torque values from the datasheet, as they decrease with stroke length.
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