Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ20X45
The AirTAC Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ20X45 is a genuine double-acting GUIDED compact (JIS) cylinder — a Ø20mm bore, 45mm 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
- Stroke45 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 TACQ20X45
The AirTAC TACQ20X45 is a double-acting JIS compact guided cylinder featuring a 20 mm bore and 45 mm stroke. It integrates two stainless steel guide rods with a fixing plate to drive and guide a load simultaneously, effectively replacing a standalone linear guide. The non-rotating accuracy is ±0.15° at the retracted position, and the unit safely carries lateral loads that a plain rod cannot withstand.
Drive force remains identical to a standard ACQ of this bore, as the guides add stiffness rather than thrust. At 0.5 MPa, it provides 157.1 N of push force and 117.8 N of pull force, escalating to 219.9 N push at 0.7 MPa. End-of-travel deceleration relies on fixed elastomer TPU bumpers rather than adjustable air cushions. The body includes magnetic-switch grooves, though this specific SKU ships without a magnet.
Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ20X45 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ20X45 |
|---|---|
| Series | TACQ JIS guided compact cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø20 mm |
| Stroke | 45 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 TACQ20X45
| TACQ | JIS compact cylinder WITH guider (non-rotating). |
|---|---|
| 20 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×45 | 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 TACQ20X45 Is Used
Pick-and-Place Head
Drives a small gripper on a PCB assembly line, using the twin guide rods to prevent platform twist during vertical component placement.
Sensor Slide
Positions a machine vision camera over a moving conveyor, relying on the ±0.15° non-rotating tolerance to maintain optical alignment.
Pallet Stopper Gate
Acts as a rising stop on a packaging conveyor, absorbing side-impact loads from incoming product trays without deflecting.
Is the Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ20X45 the Right Cylinder?
Selecting this 20 mm bore with a 45 mm stroke fits comfortably under the 50 mm maximum standard stroke limit. If your application requires less thrust, dropping to a 16 mm bore yields 100.5 N push at 0.5 MPa; stepping up to a 25 mm bore provides 245.4 N push. Choose a plain ACQ if lateral load support and anti-rotation are unnecessary, or an ACQD double-rod cylinder if you need higher symmetrical force. When ordering, verify the bore, stroke, thread type (PT standard), and whether you need the S magnet suffix for position sensing. Always ensure the applied lateral load and reverse torque stay within the charted limits, applying external force 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 TACQ20X45 FAQ
This 20 mm bore cylinder delivers 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. It features an M5x0.8 port, an M5x0.8 female rod-end thread, and a non-rotating tolerance of ±0.15°. The maximum standard stroke for this bore is 50 mm.
The twin stainless steel guide rods support lateral loads, but the maximum allowable reverse torque decreases as stroke length increases (order-of-magnitude 0.37 N·m down to 0.16 N·m for this bore) and must be confirmed from the official datasheet. End-stop deceleration uses fixed elastomer TPU bumpers, not adjustable air cushions; for high kinetic energy, add an external shock absorber. Note that a standard ACQ-type does not hold its load on air loss, so use an external rod lock for fail-safe holding.
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