Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ20X40
The AirTAC Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ20X40 is a genuine double-acting GUIDED compact (JIS) cylinder — a Ø20mm bore, 40mm 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
- Stroke40 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 TACQ20X40
The AirTAC TACQ20X40 is a double-acting JIS compact guided cylinder featuring a 20mm bore and 40mm stroke. It integrates two stainless steel guide rods with a fixing plate to drive and guide a load simultaneously, effectively replacing a separate linear guide. The twin-rod mechanism ensures non-rotating accuracy of ±0.15° at the retracted position, managing lateral loads that a standard plain rod cannot support.
Drive force remains identical to a standard ACQ of the same bore, as the guides add structural stiffness rather than thrust. Operating pressure ranges from 0.15-1.0 MPa, and end-of-stroke deceleration relies on a fixed elastomer bumper. The body includes magnetic-switch grooves, though this specific configuration ships without a magnet. Always apply external force concentric with the rod to prevent damage.
Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ20X40 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ20X40 |
|---|---|
| Series | TACQ JIS guided compact cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø20 mm |
| Stroke | 40 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 TACQ20X40
| TACQ | JIS compact cylinder WITH guider (non-rotating). |
|---|---|
| 20 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×40 | 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 TACQ20X40 Is Used
Pick-and-Place Head
Ideal for small electronic component placement requiring strict ±0.15° non-rotating control during vertical and horizontal transfers.
Camera/Sensor Slide
Positions vision system inspection cameras with high lateral stability, replacing a bulkier external linear guide rail in tight spaces.
Pallet Stopper Gate
Acts as a guided stopper mechanism on packaging conveyors, absorbing side loads without twisting while halting product flow.
Is the Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ20X40 the Right Cylinder?
When sizing this 20mm bore unit, note the push force is 157.1 N at 0.5 MPa. If less thrust is needed, the 16mm bore offers 100.5 N push; if more is required, the 25mm bore provides 245.4 N. A plain ACQ fits better if your load has its own external linear guidance and does not require anti-rotation. Confirm your ordering essentials: 20mm bore, 40mm stroke (within the 50mm maximum), PT thread standard, and no magnet. You must verify the lateral load and reverse torque limits, which decrease with stroke length, against 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 TACQ20X40 FAQ
The drive force equals a standard ACQ: push is 157.1 N and pull is 117.8 N at 0.5 MPa, push is 219.9 N at 0.7 MPa, and max push is 32 kgf at 1.0 MPa. The two guide rods provide a non-rotating tolerance of ±0.15°. The standard stroke limit for this 20mm bore is 50mm.
It uses a fixed elastomer bumper at each end for deceleration, not an adjustable air cushion. There is a maximum allowable reverse torque that decreases with stroke length (order-of-magnitude ~0.37 N·m at 5mm down to ~0.16 N·m at 50mm); always confirm the exact limit from the datasheet. Do not exceed the mass/speed limits charted at 0.5 MPa.
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