Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ16X15
The AirTAC Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ16X15 is a genuine double-acting GUIDED compact (JIS) cylinder — a Ø16mm bore, 15mm 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
- Stroke15 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 TACQ16X15
The AirTAC TACQ16X15 is a double-acting JIS compact guided cylinder featuring an 8mm piston rod and an M5x0.8 port. Two stainless steel guide rods and a fixing plate drive and guide your load simultaneously, eliminating the need for an external linear rail. This integrated design maintains a strict non-rotating tolerance of ±0.2° at the retracted position while carrying lateral loads that a standard plain rod cannot support.
Thrust output mirrors a standard ACQ body because the twin rods add structural stiffness rather than extra piston area. You get 100.5N push and 75.4N pull at 0.5MPa, scaling to 140.8N push at 0.7MPa. End-of-travel deceleration relies on a fixed TPU elastomer bumper rather than an adjustable air cushion, so high energy cycles may require external shock absorbers. This specific configuration ships without a magnetic piston, though the body retains switch grooves for future sensing upgrades.
Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ16X15 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ16X15 |
|---|---|
| Series | TACQ JIS guided compact cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø16 mm |
| Stroke | 15 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 TACQ16X15
| TACQ | JIS compact cylinder WITH guider (non-rotating). |
|---|---|
| 16 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×15 | 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 TACQ16X15 Is Used
Pick-and-Place Head
Ideal for small electronic component handling where the dual guide rods prevent platform wobble during vertical transfer.
Sensor Slide
Positions inspection cameras with high repeatability, leveraging the ±0.2° non-rotating accuracy for consistent imaging.
Package Stopper
Acts as a compact gate mechanism on packaging lines, absorbing side impacts thanks to the robust guided construction.
Is the Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ16X15 the Right Cylinder?
For 0.5MPa push demands, the Ø16 bore provides 100.5N. If your layout requires less force, step down to the Ø12 bore (56.5N); if you need greater thrust, step up to the Ø20 bore (157.1N). Choose a plain ACQ if lateral load and anti-rotation are unnecessary, or a double-rod ACQD when equal push and pull forces are required. When ordering, verify the 15mm stroke is within the 30mm maximum, specify PT porting, and remember this unit lacks the S magnet. Always confirm the exact reverse torque limit and mass/speed parameters from the datasheet, and ensure any external force is applied concentric with the rod to avoid binding the guide rods.
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 TACQ16X15 FAQ
At 0.5MPa it provides 100.5N push and 75.4N pull, reaching 140.8N push at 0.7MPa, with a maximum push of 21kgf at 1.0MPa. The dual guide rods ensure a non-rotating tolerance of ±0.2°, and the maximum standard stroke for this 16mm bore is 30mm.
It uses fixed TPU elastomer bumpers for deceleration, not adjustable air cushions. A plain ACQ body will not hold a load on air loss as the rod drifts, so add an external rod lock for fail-safe holding. Also, never exceed the reverse torque limit or mass/speed parameters charted at 0.5MPa; confirm exact values from the datasheet.
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