Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ16X5S
The AirTAC Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ16X5S is a genuine double-acting GUIDED compact (JIS) cylinder — a Ø16mm bore, 5mm 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
- Stroke5 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 TACQ16X5S
The AirTAC TACQ16X5S is a double-acting JIS compact guided cylinder featuring a 16mm bore and 5mm stroke. It integrates two stainless steel guide rods with a fixing plate to drive and guide a load simultaneously, effectively replacing a separate linear guide. This configuration ensures non-rotating accuracy of ±0.2° while carrying lateral loads that a plain rod cannot support.
Drive force mirrors a standard ACQ of identical bore, as the guides add structural stiffness rather than thrust. It supplies 100.5N push and 75.4N pull at 0.5MPa, or 140.8N push at 0.7MPa. The unit includes fixed elastomer bumpers for end-of-stroke deceleration and, with the built-in -S magnet, accepts reed or solid-state electronic switches via its sensor grooves.
Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ16X5S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ16X5S |
|---|---|
| Series | TACQ JIS guided compact cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø16 mm |
| Stroke | 5 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 TACQ16X5S
| TACQ | JIS compact cylinder WITH guider (non-rotating). |
|---|---|
| 16 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×5 | 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 TACQ16X5S Is Used
Pick-and-Place Head
Drives a small gripper in electronics assembly, using the twin guide rods to maintain precise vertical alignment without lateral drift during component transfer.
Camera Sensor Slide
Positions a vision system inspection probe across a conveyor belt, relying on the ±0.2° non-rotating tolerance to keep the lens perfectly level at the 5mm stroke end.
Small Part Stopper
Acts as a height-specific gate on a packaging machine, stopping light cartons with its fixed elastomer bumper while the guide rods absorb minor side impacts.
Is the Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ16X5S the Right Cylinder?
Selecting this 16mm bore unit involves comparing adjacent sizes: the 12mm bore yields 56.5N push at 0.5MPa, while the 20mm bore provides 157.1N, making the TACQ16X5S a balanced middle ground for tight 5mm movements. If your assembly lacks side loads or anti-rotation needs, a plain ACQ cylinder suffices; for symmetrical thrust without guides, consider a double-rod ACQD. When ordering, verify stroke (5mm is within the 30mm maximum), the M5x0.8 port, and M4x0.7 rod-end thread. Always confirm the allowable reverse torque and mass/speed limits from the datasheet, and ensure external forces remain 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 TACQ16X5S FAQ
This 16mm bore cylinder provides 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. It features an M5x0.8 port, a maximum standard stroke of 30mm, and a non-rotating tolerance of ±0.2°.
The -S suffix indicates a built-in piston magnet compatible with both reed and electronic solid-state switches mounted in the body grooves. The twin stainless steel guide rods absorb lateral loads, but reverse torque and mass/speed limits decrease with stroke length; always confirm the exact allowable torque from the datasheet and do not exceed it.
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