Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ12X20
The AirTAC Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ12X20 is a genuine double-acting GUIDED compact (JIS) cylinder — a Ø12mm bore, 20mm 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
- Stroke20 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 TACQ12X20
The AirTAC TACQ12X20 is a double-acting JIS compact guided cylinder featuring a 12mm bore and 20mm stroke. It integrates two stainless steel guide rods with a fixing plate to drive and guide a load simultaneously, eliminating the need for a separate linear guide. The twin-rod mechanism ensures non-rotating accuracy of ±0.2° and provides lateral load support that a standard plain rod cannot handle.
Drive force matches a standard ACQ of the same bore, as the guides add stiffness rather than thrust. At 0.5 MPa it yields 56.5 N push and 42.4 N pull, reaching a maximum push of 12 kgf at 1.0 MPa. The unit incorporates fixed elastomer TPU bumpers at each end and features an M5x0.8 port. While sensor grooves are built into the body, this specific configuration ships without a magnet.
Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ12X20 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ12X20 |
|---|---|
| Series | TACQ JIS guided compact cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø12 mm |
| Stroke | 20 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 TACQ12X20
| TACQ | JIS compact cylinder WITH guider (non-rotating). |
|---|---|
| 12 | 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 TACQ12X20 Is Used
Pick-and-Place Head
Ideal for small electronic component transfer where the ±0.2° non-rotating tolerance prevents part misalignment during vertical placement.
Sensor Slide
Moves inspection cameras across a conveyor belt, using the twin guide rods to maintain precise lateral stability without adding a separate rail.
Miniature Stopper Gate
Acts as a compact pneumatic stopper on a packaging line, relying on the guided fixing plate to arrest lightweight product flow consistently.
Is the Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ12X20 the Right Cylinder?
When sizing this unit, consider the 56.5 N push force at 0.5 MPa; if lower force is acceptable, no smaller bore exists in this series, but stepping up to the 16mm bore provides 100.5 N push. A plain ACQ fits if your load is already supported by an external linear rail and does not require anti-rotation. Confirm ordering essentials: 12mm bore, 20mm stroke (under the 30mm max), M5x0.8 PT thread, and no magnet. Always verify the allowable reverse torque and mass/speed limits from the datasheet, and ensure external forces remain 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 TACQ12X20 FAQ
This 12mm bore cylinder provides 56.5 N push and 42.4 N pull at 0.5 MPa, and 79.2 N push at 0.7 MPa. The maximum push is 12 kgf at 1.0 MPa. The stroke is 20mm (maximum standard stroke for this bore is 30mm), and the non-rotating tolerance is ±0.2°.
The two stainless steel guide rods carry lateral loads but reverse torque limits decrease as stroke increases; confirm the exact limit from the datasheet. Do not apply reverse torque above this limit. The fixed elastomer bumper decelerates near stroke end, but the cylinder will not hold its load on air loss; use an external rod lock for fail-safe holding.
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