Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ20X10
The AirTAC Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ20X10 is a genuine double-acting GUIDED compact (JIS) cylinder — a Ø20mm bore, 10mm stroke and two guide rods with a fixing plate. The twin guides hold the platform non-rotating to within ±0.15° and carry lateral load a plain compact rod cannot, so it drives and guides a load in one unit.
- BoreØ20 mm
- Stroke10 mm
- Port sizeM5×0.8
- Acting typeDouble acting, guided
- Non-rotating±0.15°
- CushionBumper (both ends)
About the Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ20X10
The AirTAC TACQ20X10 is a double-acting JIS compact guided cylinder integrating two stainless steel guide rods and a fixing plate. This unit drives and guides a load simultaneously, eliminating the need for a separate linear guide. The twin-rod architecture ensures a non-rotating accuracy of ±0.15° at the retracted position while accommodating lateral loads that a plain compact rod cannot withstand.
Drive force mirrors a standard ACQ of the same bore size, as the guides contribute stiffness rather than additional thrust. Operating pressure spans 0.15-1.0 MPa, with a fixed elastomer bumper handling end-of-stroke deceleration rather than an adjustable air cushion. This specific configuration ships without a magnet, though the body retains magnetic-switch grooves for future sensing upgrades.
Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ20X10 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ20X10 |
|---|---|
| Series | TACQ JIS guided compact cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø20 mm |
| Stroke | 10 mm |
| Acting type | Double acting, guided (non-rotating) |
| Non-rotating tolerance | ±0.15° |
| 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 50 mm |
Specifications follow the official AirTAC TACQ datasheet. Two guide rods carry lateral load and hold rotation to ±0.15°; do not apply reverse torque beyond the datasheet limit. Confirm against the product label before installation.
Theoretical Output Force (Ø20mm)
| Pressure | Push force | Pull force |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 MPa | 157 N | 118 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 220 N | — |
| Max (@1.0 MPa) | 32 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 TACQ20X10
| TACQ | JIS compact cylinder WITH guider (non-rotating). |
|---|---|
| 20 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×10 | 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 TACQ20X10 Is Used
Pick-and-Place Head
Drives small electronic component placement heads where precise non-rotating control is required to avoid angular deflection during vertical transfers.
Vision System Slide
Positions camera inspection modules on a conveyor line, leveraging the lateral-load capacity to maintain optical alignment without a separate guide rail.
Pneumatic Stopper Gate
Acts as a compact stopper gate for lightweight product routing on packaging machines, relying on the fixed bumper to absorb impact energy.
Is the Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ20X10 the Right Cylinder?
When sizing this 20mm bore unit, consider the neighboring bores: the 16mm variant yields 100.5N push at 0.5 MPa, while the 25mm variant provides 245.4N, allowing you to scale up or down if 157.1N is borderline. A plain ACQ suffices if your load rides on an existing external linear rail and sees no lateral moment. If your application demands equal force in both directions, select a double-rod ACQD instead. Confirm your ordering essentials (20mm bore, 10mm stroke under the 50mm max, PT thread) and verify the specific reverse-torque and mass/speed limits for this stroke from 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 TACQ20X10 FAQ
The 20mm bore generates 157.1N push and 117.8N pull at 0.5 MPa, and 219.9N push at 0.7 MPa, with a maximum push of 32 kgf at 1.0 MPa. The port is M5x0.8 and the rod-end thread is M5x0.8. Non-rotating tolerance is ±0.15°, and the maximum standard stroke for this bore is 50mm.
No, a standard ACQ-type cylinder does not hold its load on air loss; the rod drifts and the fixed elastomer bumper only decelerates near stroke end. Use an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve for fail-safe holding. Also, maximum allowable reverse torque decreases with stroke length (order-of-magnitude 0.37 N·m at 5mm down to 0.16 N·m at 50mm for this bore) and must be confirmed from the datasheet; always apply external force concentric with the rod.
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