Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ16X20
The AirTAC Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ16X20 is a genuine double-acting GUIDED compact (JIS) cylinder — a Ø16mm bore, 20mm 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
- Stroke20 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 TACQ16X20
The AirTAC TACQ16X20 is a double-acting JIS compact guided cylinder featuring an 8 mm piston rod and a 16 mm bore. Two stainless steel guide rods flank the central drive rod, anchoring a rigid fixing plate. This twin-rod architecture secures the platform against rotation to a strict ±0.2° tolerance at the retracted position, absorbing lateral loads that would deflect a standard compact cylinder.
Thrust output mirrors a conventional ACQ body of the same size, meaning the integrated guides contribute stiffness rather than extra drive force. At 0.5 MPa you get 100.5 N of push and 75.4 N of pull, peaking at 140.8 N when pressure reaches 0.7 MPa. The unit relies on a fixed elastomer TPU bumper at each end for end-of-stroke deceleration, leaving the body's sensor grooves empty since this specific configuration ships without a magnetic piston.
Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ16X20 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ16X20 |
|---|---|
| Series | TACQ JIS guided compact cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø16 mm |
| Stroke | 20 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 TACQ16X20
| TACQ | JIS compact cylinder WITH guider (non-rotating). |
|---|---|
| 16 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×20 | 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 TACQ16X20 Is Used
Pick-and-Place Head
Transfers small electronic components between conveyor lanes, utilizing the twin guide rods to maintain precise vertical alignment without twisting during the descent.
Sensor Positioning Slide
Deploys a vision camera or proximity sensor into an inspection zone, depending on the ±0.2° non-rotating accuracy to hold the optical focal plane steady.
Pneumatic Stopper Gate
Acts as a compact routing stop on a packaging machine, withstanding side impacts from passing product trays thanks to the integrated lateral-load support.
Is the Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ16X20 the Right Cylinder?
If your application requires less force, the 12 mm bore variant provides 56.5 N of push at 0.5 MPa. Conversely, stepping up to the 20 mm bore yields 157.1 N of push if your load demands more thrust. A plain ACQ cylinder fits installations where external linear rails already manage lateral loads and anti-rotation. When ordering, verify your stroke does not exceed the 30 mm maximum standard for this bore, confirm the M5x0.8 port size, and ensure your layout keeps external forces concentric with the rod. Always cross-check the allowable reverse torque and mass limits from the datasheet to prevent guide-rod damage.
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 TACQ16X20 FAQ
This 16 mm bore cylinder delivers 100.5 N push and 75.4 N pull at 0.5 MPa, and 140.8 N push at 0.7 MPa, with a maximum push capacity of 21 kgf at 1.0 MPa. The twin guide rods hold a non-rotating tolerance of ±0.2°. The maximum standard stroke available for this bore size is 30 mm.
Two stainless steel guide rods allow the unit to bear lateral loads that a plain compact rod cannot. However, maximum allowable reverse torque decreases as stroke length increases; treat the charted 0.5 MPa values as an order-of-magnitude guide and confirm the exact limit from the datasheet. End-of-stroke energy is managed solely by a fixed elastomer bumper, not an adjustable cushion.
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