Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ12X20S
The AirTAC Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ12X20S 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 TACQ12X20S
The AirTAC TACQ12X20S is a double-acting JIS compact guided cylinder integrating a 12mm bore body with two stainless steel guide rods and a fixing plate. This configuration drives and guides your payload simultaneously, eliminating the need for an external linear guide. It features a 6mm piston rod, M5x0.8 port, and an M3x0.5 female rod-end thread.
Thrust output mirrors a standard ACQ of the same size, as the twin rods contribute stiffness rather than additional drive force. You get 56.5N push and 42.4N pull at 0.5MPa, or 79.2N push at 0.7MPa. The platform restricts rotation to a tight ±0.2° tolerance. Fixed elastomer TPU bumpers absorb impact at stroke ends, and the included S magnet enables tracking via reed or solid-state switches.
Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ12X20S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ12X20S |
|---|---|
| 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 TACQ12X20S
| 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 TACQ12X20S Is Used
Pick-and-Place Head
Transfers small electronic components vertically without platform wobble, relying on the ±0.2° non-rotating accuracy.
Sensor Slide
Positions a small inspection camera precisely along a short 20mm travel while absorbing minor lateral offset.
Component Stopper Gate
Acts as a lightweight physical stop on a packaging conveyor, using the fixing plate to arrest side-scrubbing items.
Is the Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ12X20S the Right Cylinder?
When sizing this 12mm bore unit, consider the adjacent bores: a 16mm version raises push force to 100.5N at 0.5MPa, while smaller compact non-guided rods lack lateral load capacity. If your assembly does not require anti-rotation or lateral load support, a plain ACQ cylinder saves space and cost. For operations needing force on both faces, a double-rod ACQD provides equal push and pull. Confirm your ordering parameters including the 20mm stroke (within the 30mm maximum), the required magnet suffix, and PT thread form. Always verify that your mass and speed stay below the 0.5MPa charted limits, and confirm the specific reverse torque value for this 20mm stroke from the official datasheet.
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 TACQ12X20S FAQ
This 12mm bore cylinder provides 56.5N push and 42.4N pull at 0.5MPa, 79.2N push at 0.7MPa, and a maximum push of 12kgf at 1.0MPa. The standard stroke limit is 30mm. Twin guide rods restrict rotation to ±0.2° at the retracted position.
No, the rod drifts on air loss since the fixed elastomer bumper only decelerates near stroke end; use an external rod lock for fail-safe holding. The two guide rods carry lateral loads, but you must not exceed the maximum allowable reverse torque or the mass/speed limits charted at 0.5MPa—confirm exact values from the datasheet.
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