Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ20X5
The AirTAC Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ20X5 is a genuine double-acting GUIDED compact (JIS) cylinder — a Ø20mm bore, 5mm 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
- Stroke5 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 TACQ20X5
The AirTAC TACQ20X5 is a double-acting JIS compact guided cylinder integrating two stainless steel guide rods and a fixing plate. It drives and guides a load simultaneously, eliminating the need for a separate linear guide. The twin-rod architecture ensures strict non-rotation, holding within a ±0.15° tolerance at this 20mm bore, while absorbing lateral moments that a plain rod cannot withstand.
Drive force mirrors a standard ACQ of the same bore, as the guides add structural stiffness rather than thrust. Operating pressure spans 0.15-1.0 MPa, yielding a push of 157.1N and pull of 117.8N at 0.5 MPa. End-of-travel deceleration relies on a fixed TPU elastomer bumper, not an adjustable air cushion. This specific model lacks a magnet, though the body retains grooves for adding sensors later.
Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ20X5 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ20X5 |
|---|---|
| Series | TACQ JIS guided compact cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø20 mm |
| Stroke | 5 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 TACQ20X5
| TACQ | JIS compact cylinder WITH guider (non-rotating). |
|---|---|
| 20 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×5 | 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 TACQ20X5 Is Used
Pick-and-Place Head
Precisely lifts and places small electronic components without rotational drift during the short 5mm transfer.
Sensor Slide
Positions a vision camera or probe accurately against a target, relying on the ±0.15° non-rotating tolerance.
Carton Stopper
Acts as a momentary gate on a packaging conveyor, absorbing lateral side loads from passing items.
Is the Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ20X5 the Right Cylinder?
When sizing this unit, dropping to a 16mm bore lowers push to 100.5N at 0.5 MPa, while stepping up to 25mm raises it to 245.4N. If your application only requires straightforward linear motion without anti-rotation constraints, a plain ACQ cylinder is more economical. Conversely, if you need symmetrical pulling force, a double-rod ACQD is preferable. To order, verify the 5mm stroke is within the 50mm maximum, select PT threading, and note this unit ships without the S magnet. Critically, ensure any external load remains concentric with the rod to avoid exceeding the reverse torque limit.
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 TACQ20X5 FAQ
This 20mm bore cylinder provides 157.1N push and 117.8N pull at 0.5 MPa, 219.9N push at 0.7 MPa, and a maximum push of 32kgf at 1.0 MPa. The standard stroke limit is 50mm, and the non-rotating tolerance is ±0.15°.
It uses a fixed TPU elastomer bumper for deceleration rather than an adjustable cushion. The two guide rods resist lateral loads, but the maximum allowable reverse torque decreases with stroke length; treat the datasheet chart as an order-of-magnitude guide and confirm the exact limit for your setup. Always apply external force concentric with the rod.
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