Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ12X25S
The AirTAC Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ12X25S 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 TACQ12X25S
The AirTAC TACQ12X25S is a double-acting JIS compact guided cylinder featuring a 12mm bore and 25mm stroke. Two stainless steel guide rods and a fixing plate replace a separate linear guide, driving and supporting your load simultaneously. It provides a non-rotating tolerance of ±0.2° and handles lateral loads that a plain rod cannot. Drive force equals a standard ACQ, as the guides add stiffness rather than thrust.
This unit pushes 56.5N and pulls 42.4N at 0.5MPa, reaching 79.2N push at 0.7MPa, with a maximum push of 12kgf at 1.0MPa. It uses an M5x0.8 port and an M3x0.5 female rod-end thread. The included S magnet works with reed or solid-state switches in the built-in grooves. Fixed elastomer bumpers manage end-of-stroke deceleration, and you must keep reverse torque within limits—confirm exact values from the datasheet.
Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ12X25S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ12X25S |
|---|---|
| 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 TACQ12X25S
| 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 TACQ12X25S Is Used
Small Pick-and-Place Head
Ideal for mounting tiny grippers needing precise vertical descent without rotational drift during component placement.
Sensor Camera Slide
Positions inspection cameras accurately on PCB machinery, relying on the ±0.2° non-rotating tolerance for repeatable imaging.
Miniature Stopper Gate
Acts as a compact flow gate for small parts on conveyor lines, absorbing side impacts using the twin guide rods.
Is the Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ12X25S the Right Cylinder?
For lower force needs, a plain ACQ12 without guide rods might fit if no lateral load or anti-rotation is required. Stepping up to bore 16 increases 0.5MPa push to 100.5N if your 12mm unit lacks thrust. This 25mm stroke is well under the 30mm maximum for this bore. Confirm your lateral load and reverse torque limits, and apply external force concentric with the rod to avoid guide damage. The S suffix ensures switch readiness, and PT threading is standard.
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 TACQ12X25S FAQ
It delivers 56.5N push and 42.4N pull at 0.5MPa, 79.2N push at 0.7MPa, and 12kgf max push at 1.0MPa. The standard stroke max is 30mm, and the non-rotating tolerance is ±0.2°.
Twin stainless rods carry lateral loads but have a reverse torque limit that decreases with stroke—confirm exact figures from the datasheet. The S magnet supports reed or electronic solid-state switches.
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