Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ20X40S
The AirTAC Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ20X40S 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 TACQ20X40S
The AirTAC TACQ20X40S is a double-acting JIS compact guided cylinder featuring a 20 mm bore and 40 mm stroke. It integrates two stainless steel guide rods with a fixing plate to drive and guide a load simultaneously, replacing a separate linear guide. The twin rods provide a non-rotating accuracy of ±0.15° and support lateral loads that a plain compact rod cannot handle.
Drive force equals a standard ACQ of the same bore, as the guides add stiffness rather than thrust. At 0.5 MPa, it yields 157.1 N of push force and 117.8 N of pull force. The unit includes a fixed elastomer bumper at each end for end-of-stroke deceleration and, with the built-in S magnet, works with reed or electronic solid-state switches.
Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ20X40S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ20X40S |
|---|---|
| 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 TACQ20X40S
| 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 TACQ20X40S Is Used
Pick-and-Place Head
Ideal for small electronic component handling where maintaining exact ±0.15° rotational alignment during vertical placement is critical.
Camera Sensor Slide
Provides stable lateral movement for vision system inspection cameras, eliminating rotational play that would blur image capture.
Pallet Stopper Gate
Functions as a rugged conveyor stop gate, absorbing side impacts and lateral loads that would deflect a standard cylinder.
Is the Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ20X40S the Right Cylinder?
When sizing this 20 mm bore unit, dropping to a 16 mm bore reduces push force to 100.5 N at 0.5 MPa, while stepping up to a 25 mm bore increases it to 245.4 N. If your application does not require anti-rotation or lateral load support, a plain ACQ cylinder is more compact. For higher drive force without increasing the bore, consider a double-rod ACQD. Confirm your ordering essentials: 20 mm bore, 40 mm stroke (within the 50 mm max), S magnet, and PT port. Always verify the reverse torque and mass or speed limits from the datasheet, and ensure any external force is applied 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 TACQ20X40S FAQ
At 0.5 MPa, push force is 157.1 N and pull force is 117.8 N. At 0.7 MPa, push is 219.9 N. The maximum push force is 32 kgf at 1.0 MPa. The non-rotating tolerance is ±0.15°, and the maximum standard stroke for a 20 mm bore is 50 mm.
The two stainless steel guide rods carry lateral loads but have a maximum allowable reverse torque that decreases with stroke length (order-of-magnitude 0.37 N·m down to 0.16 N·m for this bore); always confirm the exact limit from the datasheet and do not exceed it. The included S magnet works with both reed and electronic solid-state switches.
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