Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ20X30
The AirTAC Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ20X30 is a genuine double-acting GUIDED compact (JIS) cylinder — a Ø20mm bore, 30mm 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
- Stroke30 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 TACQ20X30
The AirTAC TACQ20X30 is a double-acting JIS compact guided cylinder featuring a 20mm bore and 30mm stroke. It integrates twin stainless steel guide rods with a fixing plate to drive and support loads simultaneously, eliminating the need for an external linear guide. The platform restricts rotation to ±0.15° at the retracted position, providing stability that a plain rod cannot achieve.
Drive force remains identical to a standard ACQ of this size, delivering 157.1N push and 117.8N pull at 0.5MPa. The unit incorporates fixed elastomer TPU bumpers at each end for end-of-stroke deceleration rather than adjustable air cushions. It uses an M5x0.8 port, features a 10mm piston rod, and includes magnetic-switch grooves, though this specific configuration ships without a sensor magnet.
Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ20X30 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ20X30 |
|---|---|
| Series | TACQ JIS guided compact cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø20 mm |
| Stroke | 30 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 TACQ20X30
| TACQ | JIS compact cylinder WITH guider (non-rotating). |
|---|---|
| 20 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×30 | 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 TACQ20X30 Is Used
Pick-and-Place Head
Drives a small suction cup gripper for electronic component transfer, relying on the ±0.15° non-rotating accuracy to prevent part misalignment during vertical placement.
Sensor Slide
Positions a machine vision camera over a moving conveyor, using the twin guide rods to maintain optical focus despite lateral payload shifts.
Pallet Stopper Gate
Acts as a retractable physical stop for lightweight pallets on an assembly line, absorbing side impacts via the guided fixing plate rather than bending the piston rod.
Is the Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ20X30 the Right Cylinder?
When sizing this 20mm bore unit, consider the adjacent options: the smaller 16mm bore yields 100.5N push, while the larger 25mm bore provides 245.4N push at 0.5MPa. If your application requires no lateral load support or anti-rotation, a plain ACQ cylinder suffices. For symmetrical thrust without guidance, a double-rod ACQD is an alternative. To order, confirm the 30mm stroke is within the 50mm maximum, specify the PT thread, and add the S suffix if a magnet is needed. Always verify the allowable reverse torque and mass limits from the datasheet, and ensure external forces remain 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 TACQ20X30 FAQ
This 20mm bore cylinder generates 157.1N push and 117.8N pull at 0.5MPa, and 219.9N push at 0.7MPa, with a maximum push of 32kgf at 1.0MPa. It uses an M5x0.8 port. The twin guide rods restrict rotation to ±0.15°, and the maximum standard stroke for this bore is 50mm.
The two stainless steel guide rods allow the unit to bear lateral loads that a standard compact rod cannot. However, maximum allowable reverse torque decreases as stroke length increases; for the 20mm bore, it is roughly 0.37N·m at 5mm down to 0.16N·m at 50mm. Treat this as an order-of-magnitude guide and confirm the exact value from the official datasheet. Do not exceed this torque limit, and keep external forces concentric with the rod.
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