Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ20X45S
The AirTAC Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ20X45S 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 TACQ20X45S
The AirTAC TACQ20X45S is a double-acting JIS compact guided cylinder with a 20mm bore and 45mm stroke. Two stainless steel guide rods flank the 10mm piston rod, yielding a non-rotating accuracy of ±0.15° while carrying lateral loads a plain rod cannot handle.
Drive force equals a standard ACQ, meaning the guides add stiffness rather than thrust. You get 157.1N push and 117.8N pull at 0.5MPa, scaling to 219.9N push at 0.7MPa. End-of-stroke deceleration uses fixed TPU bumpers, so add an external shock absorber for high energy loads. The built-in magnet supports reed or electronic switches.
Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ20X45S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ20X45S |
|---|---|
| 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 TACQ20X45S
| 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 TACQ20X45S Is Used
Pick-and-place head
Drives a small suction gripper for electronic component transfer, using the twin guide rods to prevent plate twist during vertical lifts.
Vision camera slide
Positions an inspection camera precisely across a PCB line, relying on the ±0.15° non-rotating tolerance to keep the lens angle stable.
Pallet stopper gate
Acts as a rigid stop for lightweight conveyor pallets, absorbing side impact without deflecting thanks to the lateral load support.
Is the Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ20X45S the Right Cylinder?
Choosing this 20mm unit means sizing neighbours: the 16mm bore yields 100.5N push, while the 25mm offers 245.4N at 0.5MPa. A plain ACQ works if you have external linear rails and need no anti-rotation. For higher eccentric loads without guide rod wear, consider a double-rod ACQD. Verify your stroke is within the 50mm maximum, select the M5x0.8 port, and confirm the reverse torque limit for your 45mm length from the datasheet. Ensure external forces remain concentric with the rod to prevent guide binding.
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 TACQ20X45S FAQ
This 20mm bore cylinder provides 157.1N push and 117.8N pull at 0.5MPa, and 219.9N push at 0.7MPa. Maximum push force is 32kgf at 1.0MPa. The non-rotating tolerance is ±0.15°, and the maximum standard stroke for this bore is 50mm.
Two stainless guide rods handle lateral loads and prevent rotation. There is a maximum allowable reverse torque that decreases as stroke length increases (order-of-magnitude ~0.37Nm at 5mm down to ~0.16Nm at 50mm); always confirm the exact limit for 45mm from the datasheet. Fixed TPU bumpers decelerate the load at stroke ends, but an external shock absorber is recommended for high kinetic energy.
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