Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ16X20S
The AirTAC Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ16X20S 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 TACQ16X20S
The AirTAC TACQ16X20S is a double-acting JIS compact guided cylinder featuring an integrated fixing plate and two stainless steel guide rods. This design ensures non-rotating accuracy within ±0.2° at the retracted position, directly carrying lateral loads that a standard plain rod cannot manage. It combines driving and guiding into a single unit, eliminating the need for an external linear guide.
Drive force remains identical to a standard ACQ of the same bore, as the twin shafts add structural stiffness rather than thrust. With a 16mm bore and 20mm stroke, it provides 100.5N of push force at 0.5 MPa. The body includes fixed elastomer TPU bumpers for end-of-stroke deceleration and integrated magnetic switch grooves compatible with reed or solid-state sensors.
Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ16X20S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ16X20S |
|---|---|
| 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 TACQ16X20S
| 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 TACQ16X20S Is Used
Pick-and-Place Head
Drives small electronic component grippers without lateral drift, maintaining strict ±0.2° alignment during vertical placement.
Camera Inspection Slide
Positions machine vision optics precisely over PCBs, relying on the twin guide rods to prevent frame rotation.
Carton Flap Stopper
Acts as a sturdy physical gate on packaging lines, halting cardboard flaps using lateral stiffness rather than just axial thrust.
Is the Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ16X20S the Right Cylinder?
Selecting the TACQ16X20S gives 100.5N push at 0.5MPa; sizing down to a 12mm bore yields 56.5N, while stepping up to a 20mm bore provides 157.1N. If your application lacks lateral loads or rotational constraints, a plain ACQ cylinder is more economical. Conversely, if you require equal push and pull forces on both sides, consider a double-rod ACQD. When ordering, verify your stroke does not exceed the 30mm maximum for this bore, select the S magnet option for sensing, and confirm the PT thread. Always check the mass and speed limits at 0.5MPa, and ensure any applied external force remains 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 TACQ16X20S FAQ
This 16mm bore, 20mm stroke unit delivers 100.5N push and 75.4N pull at 0.5MPa, 140.8N push at 0.7MPa, and a maximum push of 21kgf at 1.0MPa. The twin guide rods ensure non-rotating tolerance of ±0.2°, with a maximum standard stroke of 30mm.
The two stainless steel guide rods absorb lateral loads that would damage a plain compact rod. Maximum allowable reverse torque decreases as stroke length increases; treat published charts as an order-of-magnitude guide and confirm the exact limit from the datasheet. Never apply reverse torque above this limit, and keep external forces concentric with the rod.
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