Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ20X15
The AirTAC Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ20X15 is a genuine double-acting GUIDED compact (JIS) cylinder — a Ø20mm bore, 15mm 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
- Stroke15 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 TACQ20X15
The AirTAC TACQ20X15 is a double-acting JIS compact guided cylinder featuring a 20mm bore and 15mm stroke. It integrates two stainless steel guide rods with a fixing plate to drive and guide a load simultaneously, eliminating the need for a separate linear guide. The twin-rod mechanism ensures non-rotating accuracy of ±0.15° and handles lateral loads that a standard plain rod cannot support.
Drive force equals a standard ACQ of the same bore, as the guides add stiffness rather than thrust, yielding 157.1N push and 117.8N pull at 0.5MPa. This unit uses an M5x0.8 port, a 10mm piston rod, and fixed elastomer TPU bumpers for end-of-stroke deceleration instead of adjustable air cushions. The body retains magnetic-switch grooves for position sensing, though this specific configuration ships without the internal magnet.
Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ20X15 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ20X15 |
|---|---|
| Series | TACQ JIS guided compact cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø20 mm |
| Stroke | 15 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 TACQ20X15
| TACQ | JIS compact cylinder WITH guider (non-rotating). |
|---|---|
| 20 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×15 | 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 TACQ20X15 Is Used
Pick-and-Place Head
Mounts small vacuum grippers for electronic component handling, ensuring ±0.15° non-rotating precision during vertical placement without an external linear guide.
Sensor Camera Slide
Positions machine vision cameras for inspection tasks, using the twin guide rods to maintain optical alignment against minor lateral payload shifts.
Sorting Gate Stopper
Acts as a compact diverter gate on packaging lines, relying on the fixed elastomer bumpers to absorb the impact of passing product at stroke end.
Is the Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ20X15 the Right Cylinder?
For sizing context, stepping down to a 16mm bore provides 100.5N push, while stepping up to a 25mm bore offers 245.4N push at 0.5MPa. If your application lacks lateral load or anti-rotation requirements, a plain ACQ20 cylinder is a simpler choice, whereas a double-rod ACQD20 provides higher resistance to direct twisting moments. When ordering, verify the 15mm stroke is within the 50mm maximum, and confirm your porting and thread preferences. Always calculate your lateral load against the reverse-torque and mass/speed limits, which decrease as stroke length increases; consult the official datasheet for exact values.
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 TACQ20X15 FAQ
The cylinder provides 157.1N push and 117.8N pull at 0.5MPa, 219.9N push at 0.7MPa, and a maximum push force of 32kgf at 1.0MPa. It features a 20mm bore, a 15mm stroke (max standard stroke is 50mm), and a non-rotating tolerance of ±0.15°.
Two stainless steel guide rods allow it to carry lateral loads a plain compact rod cannot. There is a maximum allowable reverse torque and mass/speed limit charted at 0.5MPa that decreases with stroke length; confirm the exact value from the datasheet. End-of-stroke deceleration relies on fixed elastomer TPU bumpers, not adjustable air cushions.
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