Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ12X5
The AirTAC Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ12X5 is a genuine double-acting GUIDED compact (JIS) cylinder — a Ø12mm bore, 5mm 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
- Stroke5 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 TACQ12X5
The AirTAC TACQ12X5 is a double-acting JIS compact guided cylinder with a 12mm bore and 5mm stroke. It integrates two stainless steel guide rods with a fixing plate to drive and guide a load simultaneously, replacing a separate linear guide. This non-rotating design holds a tight ±0.2° tolerance at the retracted position, absorbing lateral loads that a plain rod cannot manage.
Drive force equals a standard ACQ of the same size, as the guides add stiffness rather than thrust. It provides 56.5N push and 42.4N pull at 0.5MPa, peaking at 79.2N push at 0.7MPa. The body features fixed elastomer TPU bumpers for end-of-stroke deceleration and includes magnetic switch grooves, though this specific unit ships without a sensor magnet.
Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ12X5 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ12X5 |
|---|---|
| Series | TACQ JIS guided compact cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø12 mm |
| Stroke | 5 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 TACQ12X5
| TACQ | JIS compact cylinder WITH guider (non-rotating). |
|---|---|
| 12 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×5 | 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 TACQ12X5 Is Used
Pick-and-Place Head
Drives a small suction cup gripper for electronic component transfer, ensuring the platform stays perfectly aligned without twisting.
Sensor Camera Slide
Positions a miniature vision camera for PCB inspection, relying on the ±0.2° non-rotating accuracy to maintain frame focus.
Micro Dosing Stopper
Acts as a precise flow stopper valve in lab analytical equipment, handling lateral piping stress via the twin guide rods.
Is the Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ12X5 the Right Cylinder?
For a 5mm stroke, the 12mm bore offers 56.5N push at 0.5MPa. If your application requires less force, a plain ACQ12 without guide rods may suffice, but the TACQ is necessary when lateral load or anti-rotation is required. Conversely, if your load exceeds the limits, stepping up to a 16mm bore yields 100.5N push. Confirm ordering essentials: 12mm bore, 5mm stroke (under the 30mm max), PT port thread, and no magnet. Always verify the reverse torque and mass/speed limits from the datasheet, and ensure external force is applied concentric with the rod.
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 TACQ12X5 FAQ
It delivers 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 max standard stroke is 30mm, and the twin guide rods maintain a non-rotating tolerance of ±0.2°.
It uses fixed elastomer bumpers, not a lock or brake, so the rod drifts if air is lost; use an external rod lock for fail-safe holding. The max allowable reverse torque decreases with stroke, so confirm the exact order-of-magnitude limit for your setup from the datasheet and never exceed it.
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