Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ12X25
The AirTAC Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ12X25 is a genuine double-acting GUIDED compact (JIS) cylinder — a Ø12mm bore, 25mm 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
- Stroke25 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 TACQ12X25
The AirTAC TACQ12X25 is a double-acting JIS compact guided cylinder integrating two stainless steel guide rods and a fixing plate with a 12mm bore body. It drives and guides a load simultaneously, eliminating the need for a separate linear guide. The twin rods ensure non-rotating accuracy of ±0.2° at the retracted position and support lateral loads that a plain compact rod cannot handle.
Drive force equals a standard ACQ of the same bore, delivering 56.5N push at 0.5MPa, because the guides add stiffness rather than thrust. This 25mm stroke unit uses an M5x0.8 port and fixed elastomer TPU bumpers at each end for end-of-stroke deceleration. It carries a maximum reverse torque and mass/speed limit that decreases with stroke length, which must be confirmed from the datasheet for your specific setup.
Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ12X25 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ12X25 |
|---|---|
| Series | TACQ JIS guided compact cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø12 mm |
| Stroke | 25 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 TACQ12X25
| TACQ | JIS compact cylinder WITH guider (non-rotating). |
|---|---|
| 12 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×25 | 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 TACQ12X25 Is Used
Small Pick-and-Place Head
Handles lightweight electronic components with exact placement, relying on the ±0.2° non-rotating tolerance to prevent angular drift during retraction.
Micro Sensor Slide
Positions miniature inspection cameras or probes vertically onto a target part, using the twin guide rods to maintain lateral stability without a separate rail.
PCB Stopper Gate
Acts as a compact stopper on a conveyor for small printed circuit boards, using the fixed elastomer bumper to absorb the impact of arriving workpieces.
Is the Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ12X25 the Right Cylinder?
If you need less force, there is no smaller bore in this series, so you would look at a plain ACQ10 without guides. If your application requires more thrust, stepping up to the TACQ16X25 increases push force to 100.5N at 0.5MPa. Choose this TACQ12X25 when your payload requires precise anti-rotation within ±0.2° and lateral load support in a tiny footprint. A plain ACQ fits better if lateral load and rotation are already constrained by an external rail. Confirm your ordering essentials: 12mm bore, 25mm stroke (under the 30mm max), PT thread standard, and no magnet. Always verify the mass and reverse torque limits charted at 0.5MPa do not exceed your application parameters.
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 TACQ12X25 FAQ
This double-acting 12mm bore cylinder provides a push force of 56.5N and pull force of 42.4N at 0.5MPa, and 79.2N push at 0.7MPa. The maximum push force is 12kgf at 1.0MPa. It has a 25mm stroke (maximum standard stroke for this bore is 30mm) and a non-rotating tolerance of ±0.2°.
No, a plain ACQ-type guided cylinder does not hold its load on air loss; the rod drifts and the fixed bumper only decelerates near stroke end. For a fail-safe hold, use an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve. Also, ensure you do not exceed the maximum allowable reverse torque and mass/speed limits, which decrease with stroke length; confirm the exact values from the datasheet.
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