Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ20X25S
The AirTAC Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ20X25S 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 TACQ20X25S
The AirTAC TACQ20X25S is a double-acting JIS compact guided cylinder featuring a 20mm bore and 25mm 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 provides superior lateral load capacity compared to a standard plain rod.
Drive force equals that of a standard ACQ body, as the guides add structural stiffness rather than thrust. At 0.5 MPa, it generates 157.1 N of push force and 117.8 N of pull force, utilizing an M5x0.8 port and a Ø10mm piston rod. The unit includes fixed elastomer bumpers for end-of-stroke deceleration and, with the built-in S magnet, supports both reed and solid-state electronic switches via its integrated mounting grooves.
Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ20X25S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ20X25S |
|---|---|
| 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 TACQ20X25S
| 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 TACQ20X25S Is Used
Pick-and-Place Head
Ideal for small component transfer in electronics assembly, where the ±0.15° non-rotating tolerance maintains precise gripper alignment during vertical movements.
Sensor Camera Slide
Positions inspection cameras onto PCB conveyors, leveraging the twin guide rods to resist lateral deflection and maintain focal stability without an external linear rail.
Pallet Stopper Gate
Acts as a rugged stopper mechanism on light packaging lines, using the integrated fixing plate to halt product flow while absorbing side impacts.
Is the Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ20X25S the Right Cylinder?
When sizing this 20mm bore unit, consider the adjacent options: a 16mm bore yields 100.5 N push force, while a 25mm bore provides 245.4 N at 0.5 MPa. If your application does not involve lateral loads or anti-rotation requirements, a plain ACQ cylinder may suffice; for higher drive force without increasing the footprint, a double-rod ACQD could be evaluated. To order, confirm the 25mm stroke is within the 50mm maximum, specify the PT thread standard, and verify the required S magnet for sensing. Always ensure external loads remain concentric with the rod and confirm the allowable reverse torque from the datasheet, as exceeding the limit can damage 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 TACQ20X25S FAQ
This 20mm bore cylinder delivers 157.1 N push and 117.8 N pull at 0.5 MPa, and 219.9 N push at 0.7 MPa. The maximum push force is 32 kgf at 1.0 MPa. It features an M5x0.8 port, a non-rotating tolerance of ±0.15°, and the maximum standard stroke available for this bore is 50 mm.
The two stainless guide rods handle lateral loads but have a maximum allowable reverse torque that decreases as stroke length increases (order-of-magnitude 0.3 N·m at short strokes); always confirm the exact limit from the datasheet and avoid applying torque above this threshold. The included S magnet works with both reed and electronic solid-state switches mounted in the body grooves.
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