Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ20X25
The AirTAC Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ20X25 is a genuine double-acting GUIDED compact (JIS) cylinder — a Ø20mm bore, 25mm 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
- Stroke25 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 TACQ20X25
The AirTAC TACQ20X25 is a double-acting JIS compact guided cylinder integrating two stainless steel guide rods and a fixing plate. This build secures the platform against rotation to a tight ±0.15° tolerance at the retracted position, simultaneously driving and guiding the payload to replace a standalone linear guide. Drive force mirrors a standard ACQ of the same bore, as the twin rods contribute stiffness rather than extra thrust. A fixed elastomer bumper decelerates the motion at stroke ends, requiring an external shock absorber for high energy loads.
Delivering 157.1 N push and 117.8 N pull at 0.5 MPa (219.9 N push at 0.7 MPa, 32 kgf max at 1.0 MPa), this 20 mm bore unit uses an M5x0.8 port and a 10 mm rod. It operates at 0.15-1.0 MPa within -20 to +70 C. The body features magnetic-switch grooves, though this specific configuration ships without a magnet. Always apply external force concentric with the rod to prevent guide binding.
Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ20X25 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ20X25 |
|---|---|
| Series | TACQ JIS guided compact cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø20 mm |
| Stroke | 25 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 TACQ20X25
| TACQ | JIS compact cylinder WITH guider (non-rotating). |
|---|---|
| 20 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×25 | 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 TACQ20X25 Is Used
Pick-and-Place Head
Directly mounts small grippers to lift electronic components, leveraging the 0.15 deg non-rotating tolerance for precise placement without a separate linear guide.
Sensor Camera Slide
Positions vision systems for PCB inspection, using the twin guide rods to maintain camera angle stability against cable drag and lateral forces.
Pallet Stopper Gate
Acts as a height-controlled stop gate on a packaging conveyor, absorbing side impacts with the fixed elastomer bumper while holding position firmly.
Is the Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ20X25 the Right Cylinder?
For a 20 mm bore at 25 mm stroke, sizing checks both neighbours: stepping down to a 16 mm bore drops the 0.5 MPa push force to 100.5 N, while moving up to 25 mm increases it to 245.4 N. Choose a plain ACQ if your payload already rides on an external linear guide and no lateral load or anti-rotation is required. If your mechanism demands equal force on both extend and retract strokes, consider a double-rod ACQD. When ordering this guided unit, confirm the 20 mm bore, 25 mm stroke (within the 50 mm max), PT thread, and that no S magnet suffix is needed. Critically, verify your lateral load and reverse torque limits against the 0.5 MPa charts, ensuring reverse torque stays below the allowable limit to protect the guide rods.
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 TACQ20X25 FAQ
The TACQ20X25 generates 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 a 20 mm bore, 10 mm rod, M5x0.8 port, and a maximum standard stroke of 50 mm. The twin guide rods hold the non-rotating tolerance to ±0.15°.
The two stainless steel guide rods allow it to carry lateral loads that a plain compact rod cannot. However, maximum allowable reverse torque decreases as stroke length increases; treat the ~0.37 N·m at 5 mm down to ~0.16 N·m at 50 mm range as an order of magnitude only and confirm the exact value from the datasheet. This model lacks the S magnet suffix, so while the body has sensor grooves, you must add a magnet or select an S variant to use reed or solid-state switches.
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