Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ16X10
The AirTAC Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ16X10 is a genuine double-acting GUIDED compact (JIS) cylinder — a Ø16mm bore, 10mm 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.
- BoreØ16 mm
- Stroke10 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 TACQ16X10
The AirTAC TACQ16X10 is a double-acting JIS compact guided cylinder featuring an 8mm piston rod alongside two stainless steel guide rods and a fixing plate. This configuration provides rigid non-rotating motion with a tolerance of ±0.2° at the retracted position. By integrating drive and guidance into one unit, it replaces a separate linear guide while carrying lateral loads a plain compact rod cannot withstand.
Drive force mirrors a standard ACQ of the same bore, as the guides add stiffness rather than thrust. At 0.5 MPa it yields 100.5 N push and 75.4 N pull. The unit uses an M5x0.8 port, a fixed elastomer bumper at each end, and ships without a magnet. Do not exceed the maximum reverse torque and mass/speed limits charted at 0.5 MPa; confirm exact values from the datasheet.
Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ16X10 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ16X10 |
|---|---|
| Series | TACQ JIS guided compact cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø16 mm |
| Stroke | 10 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 (Ø16mm)
| Pressure | Push force | Pull force |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 MPa | 101 N | 75 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 141 N | — |
| Max (@1.0 MPa) | 21 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 TACQ16X10
| TACQ | JIS compact cylinder WITH guider (non-rotating). |
|---|---|
| 16 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×10 | 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 TACQ16X10 Is Used
Pick-and-Place Head
Drives small electronic component placement with ±0.2° non-rotating accuracy, absorbing lateral payload weight without needing an external linear guide rail.
Sensor Slide
Positions testing probes or vision cameras in tight lab automation cells, relying on the twin guide rods to maintain strict alignment during the 10mm travel.
Pallet Stopper Gate
Acts as a compact stopper gate on light material handling lines, using the fixing plate to arrest side loads from moving trays without rod deflection.
Is the Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ16X10 the Right Cylinder?
For lower force needs, the 12mm bore gives 56.5 N push at 0.5 MPa, while the 20mm bore upgrades to 157.1 N push. A plain ACQ works if your load is already guided externally, or an ACQD double-rod cylinder fits better if you need higher thrust without increasing bore. Confirm your 16mm bore, 10mm stroke (max 30mm), PT thread, and that no -S magnet is needed. Always apply external force concentric with the rod and verify your lateral load and reverse torque stay within the order-of-magnitude limits that decrease with stroke.
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 TACQ16X10 FAQ
It delivers 100.5 N push and 75.4 N pull at 0.5 MPa, 140.8 N push at 0.7 MPa, and a maximum push of 21 kgf at 1.0 MPa. The piston rod is 8mm with an M4x0.7 rod-end thread and an M5x0.8 port. Non-rotating tolerance is ±0.2°, and the maximum standard stroke for this bore is 30mm.
The two stainless steel guide rods and fixing plate allow it to carry lateral loads a plain rod cannot. However, there is a maximum allowable reverse torque and a mass/speed limit charted at 0.5 MPa that decreases with stroke length; treat these as an order-of-magnitude guide and confirm the exact value from the datasheet. Never apply reverse torque above the limit, and ensure any external force is applied concentric with the rod.
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