Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ12X30
The AirTAC Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ12X30 is a genuine double-acting GUIDED compact (JIS) cylinder — a Ø12mm bore, 30mm 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
- Stroke30 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 TACQ12X30
The AirTAC TACQ12X30 is a double-acting JIS compact guided cylinder featuring a 12mm bore and 30mm 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 the lateral load capacity that a standard plain rod cannot support.
Drive force remains identical to a standard ACQ of the same bore, as the guides add structural stiffness rather than thrust. At 0.5 MPa, it generates 56.5 N of push force and 42.4 N of pull force, utilizing an M5x0.8 port and a 6mm piston rod. The body includes fixed elastomer TPU bumpers at each end for end-of-stroke deceleration, alongside magnetic switch grooves for position sensing when paired with a magnet-equipped variant.
Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ12X30 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ12X30 |
|---|---|
| Series | TACQ JIS guided compact cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø12 mm |
| Stroke | 30 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 TACQ12X30
| TACQ | JIS compact cylinder WITH guider (non-rotating). |
|---|---|
| 12 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×30 | 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 TACQ12X30 Is Used
Pick-and-Place Head
Ideal for small electronic component transfer where the twin guide rods maintain strict ±0.2° non-rotating control during vertical placement.
Sensor Slide
Positions inspection cameras precisely across a conveyor belt without drifting or twisting under minor lateral offsets.
Package Stopper Gate
Acts as a compact sorting gate for lightweight packaging lines, absorbing side loads when halting thin cardboard cartons.
Is the Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ12X30 the Right Cylinder?
Selecting this 12mm bore unit involves sizing against adjacent options: dropping to a smaller bore is unavailable at the bottom of the range, while stepping up to bore 16 increases push force to 100.5 N at 0.5 MPa. If your application requires no lateral load support or anti-rotation, a plain ACQ cylinder saves space and cost. Conversely, if you need equal force on both strokes, consider a double-rod ACQD. When ordering, confirm the 30mm stroke is within the 30mm maximum, specify the M5x0.8 port thread, and verify that your lateral load and reverse torque stay within the stated limits. Reverse torque limits decrease as stroke extends, so treat published charts as an order-of-magnitude guide and confirm exact values from the 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 TACQ12X30 FAQ
This 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 maximum standard stroke is 30mm. Its two guide rods hold a non-rotating tolerance of ±0.2°.
The stainless steel guide rods allow it to bear lateral loads that a plain compact rod cannot. You must not exceed the maximum allowable reverse torque, which decreases with stroke length, so confirm exact figures from the datasheet. It uses fixed elastomer TPU bumpers for deceleration, not adjustable air cushions, and applies external force concentric with the rod for safety.
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