Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ16X30
The AirTAC Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ16X30 is a genuine double-acting GUIDED compact (JIS) cylinder — a Ø16mm bore, 30mm 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
- Stroke30 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 TACQ16X30
The AirTAC TACQ16X30 is a double-acting JIS compact guided cylinder featuring an 8mm piston rod and two stainless steel guide rods with a fixing plate. This design ensures non-rotating accuracy of ±0.2° at the retracted position. It integrates driving and guiding into one unit, effectively replacing a separate linear guide while carrying lateral loads that a plain compact rod cannot manage.
Drive force remains identical to a standard ACQ of this bore, as the twin rods add stiffness rather than thrust. At 0.5 MPa, it provides 100.5N push and 75.4N pull force. The body includes magnetic-switch grooves, though this specific configuration ships without a magnet. End-of-stroke deceleration is handled by a fixed elastomer TPU bumper, not an adjustable air cushion.
Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ16X30 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ16X30 |
|---|---|
| Series | TACQ JIS guided compact cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø16 mm |
| Stroke | 30 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 TACQ16X30
| TACQ | JIS compact cylinder WITH guider (non-rotating). |
|---|---|
| 16 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×30 | 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 TACQ16X30 Is Used
Pick-and-Place Head
Drives and precisely guides small electronic components during automated assembly without rotational drift.
Camera Slide
Positions machine vision optics with ±0.2° non-rotating accuracy for repeatable inspection.
Flow Diverter Gate
Actuates a stopper or routing gate on a packaging conveyor, absorbing side loads directly.
Is the Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ16X30 the Right Cylinder?
When sizing, consider the neighbouring bores: the Ø12 generates 56.5N push, while the Ø20 provides 157.1N at 0.5 MPa. If your application lacks lateral load or anti-rotation requirements, a plain ACQ fits better; for symmetrical thrust without guides, an ACQD double-rod cylinder is recommended. Confirm ordering essentials (16mm bore, 30mm stroke, M5x0.8 port, and thread type). Always verify the lateral load and reverse torque limits, which decrease with stroke length, against the 0.5 MPa chart in the datasheet.
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 TACQ16X30 FAQ
It delivers 100.5N push and 75.4N pull at 0.5 MPa, 140.8N push at 0.7 MPa, and a maximum push of 21 kgf at 1.0 MPa. The twin guide rods provide a non-rotating tolerance of ±0.2°. The maximum standard stroke for this 16mm bore is 30mm.
It uses fixed elastomer TPU bumpers for end-of-stroke deceleration, not adjustable cushions. A plain ACQ does not hold its load on air loss, so use an external rod lock for fail-safe holding. Max reverse torque decreases with stroke length; treat any value as an order-of-magnitude estimate and confirm the exact figure from the datasheet. Apply external force concentric with the rod to avoid exceeding limits.
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