Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ12X30S
The AirTAC Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ12X30S 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 TACQ12X30S
The AirTAC TACQ12X30S is a double-acting JIS compact guided cylinder featuring a 12mm bore and 30mm stroke. Two stainless steel guide rods and a fixing plate prevent platform rotation to a tight ±0.2° tolerance at the retracted position. This integrated drive-and-guide architecture replaces a separate linear guide, carrying lateral loads that a plain compact rod cannot withstand.
Drive force equals a standard ACQ of the same bore, as the guides add stiffness rather than thrust, delivering 56.5N push and 42.4N pull at 0.5MPa. The 6mm rod uses an M5x0.8 port and an M3x0.5 female rod-end thread. Fixed elastomer TPU bumpers absorb impact at stroke ends, and the built-in magnet (-S) works with reed or solid-state switches.
Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ12X30S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ12X30S |
|---|---|
| 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 TACQ12X30S
| 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 TACQ12X30S Is Used
Small Pick-and-Place Head
Drives a tiny vacuum gripper for electronic component placement, relying on the ±0.2° non-rotating tolerance to keep parts perfectly aligned during vertical transfers.
Sensor Positioning Slide
Moves a miniature vision camera or laser micrometer into inspection position on a PCB tester, using the twin guide rods to resist lateral sensor cable drag.
Light Sorting Gate
Actuates a small deflector flap on a pharmaceutical blister packaging line, where the compact footprint and fixed bumper ensure quiet, repeatable stops.
Is the Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ12X30S the Right Cylinder?
For lower force needs, a plain ACQ12 cylinder offers identical thrust without the guiding plate. If your application requires higher push force, the next size up, TACQ16, provides 100.5N push at 0.5MPa. When selecting the TACQ12X30S, verify your stroke does not exceed the 30mm maximum and confirm the M5x0.8 port thread. Always check the lateral load and reverse torque limits, which decrease as stroke extends; apply external force concentric with the rod to avoid exceeding the allowable reverse torque. Confirm exact torque 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 TACQ12X30S FAQ
This 12mm bore, 30mm stroke guided 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 twin guide rods ensure a non-rotating tolerance of ±0.2°.
A plain ACQ-type does not hold its load on air loss; the rod drifts and the fixed TPU bumper only decelerates near stroke end, so use an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve for fail-safe holding. Also, never apply reverse torque above the limit or mass/speed limits charted at 0.5MPa; confirm exact values from the datasheet as they decrease with stroke.
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