Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ20X30S
The AirTAC Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ20X30S 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 TACQ20X30S
The AirTAC TACQ20X30S is a double-acting JIS compact guided cylinder equipped with a piston magnet. It integrates two stainless steel guide rods and a fixing plate to drive and guide a load simultaneously, eliminating the need for a separate linear guide. This construction provides strict non-rotating accuracy of ±0.15° while carrying lateral loads that a plain rod cannot handle.
Drive force mirrors a standard ACQ bore 20, delivering 157.1 N push and 117.8 N pull at 0.5 MPa, because the guides add stiffness rather than thrust. The unit features a fixed elastomer TPU bumper at each end for end-of-stroke deceleration and includes magnetic switch grooves compatible with reed or solid-state sensors. Always apply external force concentric with the rod to avoid exceeding the reverse torque limit.
Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ20X30S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ20X30S |
|---|---|
| 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 TACQ20X30S
| 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 TACQ20X30S Is Used
Pick-and-Place Head
Maintains precise ±0.15° orientation during vertical component insertion on PCB assembly lines.
Camera Slide
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Pallet Stopper Gate
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Is the Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ20X30S the Right Cylinder?
Selecting this 20mm bore involves sizing between the 16mm (100.5 N push) and 25mm (245.4 N push) variants at 0.5 MPa. If your application does not require anti-rotation or lateral load support, a plain ACQ suffices; if you need thrust from both ends, consider a double-rod ACQD. Confirm your ordering essentials: 20mm bore, 30mm stroke (within the 50mm maximum), the S magnet option, and PT porting. You must verify the mass and speed limits alongside the reverse torque, which decreases with stroke length, from the official datasheet.
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 TACQ20X30S FAQ
It 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. The non-rotating tolerance is ±0.15°, and the maximum standard stroke for this 20mm bore is 50mm.
No, a standard ACQ-type guided cylinder drifts on air loss; the fixed elastomer bumper only decelerates near stroke end. For fail-safe holding, use an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve. Also, ensure external force remains concentric with the rod to avoid exceeding the reverse torque limit, which you must confirm from the datasheet.
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