Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ20X15S
The AirTAC Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ20X15S 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 TACQ20X15S
The AirTAC TACQ20X15S is a double-acting JIS compact guided cylinder equipped with a piston magnet. It integrates two stainless steel guide rods and a fixing plate with the body to drive and guide a load simultaneously, eliminating the need for an external linear guide. The twin rods ensure non-rotating accuracy of ±0.15° at the retracted position while supporting lateral loads that a standard plain rod cannot handle.
Drive force remains identical to a standard ACQ of the same bore, as the guides add structural stiffness rather than thrust. At 0.5 MPa it yields 157.1 N of push force and 117.8 N of pull force, scaling to 219.9 N push at 0.7 MPa, with a maximum push capacity of 32 kgf at 1.0 MPa. The unit features a fixed elastomer bumper at each end for end-of-stroke deceleration and utilizes an M5x0.8 port.
Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ20X15S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ20X15S |
|---|---|
| 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 TACQ20X15S
| 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 TACQ20X15S Is Used
Pick-and-Place Head
Drives a small vacuum gripper for electronic component placement, using the twin guide rods to maintain exact ±0.15° orientation without twisting during vertical transfers.
Sensor Slide Mount
Positions a machine vision camera linearly across a conveyor belt, relying on the integrated guiding rods to prevent platform wobble during rapid positioning.
Pallet Stopper Gate
Acts as a physical stop barrier on an assembly line, where the guide rods absorb side-impacts from incoming product flow and hold the gate rigidly in place.
Is the Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ20X15S the Right Cylinder?
When sizing this 20mm bore unit, stepping down to the 16mm bore reduces the 0.5 MPa push force to 100.5 N, while stepping up to the 25mm bore increases it to 245.4 N. If your application strictly requires pure thrust without anti-rotation constraints, a plain ACQ cylinder is more compact; if equal push and pull forces are needed, a double-rod ACQD fits better. To configure this model correctly, verify the 15mm stroke is within the 50mm maximum, confirm the -S magnet option for your electronic or reed switches, and specify PT thread. Always ensure the applied lateral load and reverse torque are within limits and apply external force 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 TACQ20X15S FAQ
This 20mm bore cylinder provides 157.1 N push and 117.8 N pull at 0.5 MPa, 219.9 N push at 0.7 MPa, and a maximum push of 32 kgf at 1.0 MPa. It features an M5x0.8 port, an M5x0.8 female rod-end thread, a 10mm piston rod, and a non-rotating tolerance of ±0.15°. The maximum standard stroke for this bore is 50mm.
The twin stainless steel guide rods handle lateral loads but have a maximum allowable reverse torque that decreases as stroke length increases (order-of-magnitude 0.37 N·m down to 0.16 N·m for this bore); always confirm the exact limit from the datasheet. The -S suffix indicates a built-in piston magnet compatible with both reed and solid-state electronic switches. Note that a fixed elastomer bumper decelerates the load near stroke ends, but an external rod lock is required for fail-safe holding on air loss.
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