Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ20X20
The AirTAC Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ20X20 is a genuine double-acting GUIDED compact (JIS) cylinder — a Ø20mm bore, 20mm 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
- Stroke20 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 TACQ20X20
The AirTAC TACQ20X20 is a double-acting JIS compact guided cylinder featuring a 20mm bore and 20mm stroke. Twin stainless guide rods flank the 10mm piston rod, securing the fixing plate against rotation to a ±0.15° tolerance. This architecture absorbs lateral loads that would bind a standard plain rod, integrating drive and guidance to eliminate separate linear rails.
Thrust matches a conventional ACQ body, yielding 157.1N push and 117.8N pull at 0.5MPa, peaking at 32kgf. End-of-travel relies on fixed elastomer bumpers rather than adjustable cushions. Note this specific unit lacks the S magnet suffix, so while switch grooves exist, no sensor is included. Apply loads concentrically and avoid exceeding reverse torque limits, which fall around 0.37 to 0.16Nm for this bore—verify exact figures in the datasheet.
Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ20X20 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ20X20 |
|---|---|
| Series | TACQ JIS guided compact cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø20 mm |
| Stroke | 20 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 TACQ20X20
| TACQ | JIS compact cylinder WITH guider (non-rotating). |
|---|---|
| 20 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×20 | 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 TACQ20X20 Is Used
Pick-and-Place Head
Drives small electronic component grippers while twin rods maintain strict ±0.15° orientation during vertical placement.
Vision Camera Slide
Positions an inspection camera between stations without drift or side-load wobble, replacing bulkier linear guide rails.
Pallet Stopper Gate
Acts as a rigid height-stop barrier on a packaging conveyor, withstanding side impacts that would bend a standard compact cylinder.
Is the Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ20X20 the Right Cylinder?
When sizing this 20mm bore, stepping down to 16mm drops output to 100.5N push, whereas 25mm raises it to 245.4N at 0.5MPa. Choose this 20mm unit for tight layouts needing exact ±0.15° non-rotation. If lateral stability is unnecessary, a plain ACQ saves space; if equal push-pull is required, select an ACQD double-rod type. Confirm the 20mm stroke is within the 50mm maximum, specify PT ports, and check mass/speed limits. Since reverse torque capacity shrinks with extension, always validate your specific load against the official chart.
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 TACQ20X20 FAQ
It delivers 157.1N push and 117.8N pull at 0.5MPa, 219.9N push at 0.7MPa, and 32kgf max at 1.0MPa. The port is M5x0.8, rod end is M5x0.8. Dual guide rods ensure ±0.15° non-rotating tolerance. Max standard stroke is 50mm.
No, the rod drifts on air loss as the fixed bumper only decelerates near stroke end; use an external rod lock for fail-safe holding. This specific model lacks the S magnet suffix, so no sensor is installed, though reed or solid-state switches can be added to the grooves if a magnet-equipped variant is ordered.
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