Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ20X50S
The AirTAC Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ20X50S is a genuine double-acting GUIDED compact (JIS) cylinder — a Ø20mm bore, 50mm 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
- Stroke50 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 TACQ20X50S
The AirTAC TACQ20X50S is a double-acting JIS compact guided cylinder featuring a 20mm bore and 50mm stroke. It integrates two stainless steel guide rods with a fixing plate to drive and support loads simultaneously, eliminating the need for a separate linear guide. At 0.5 MPa, it provides 157.1 N of push force and 117.8 N of pull force, matching a standard ACQ unit since the guides add stiffness rather than thrust.
This non-rotating model restricts platform rotation to ±0.15° and safely carries lateral loads that a plain piston rod cannot withstand. It includes a piston magnet for use with reed or solid-state electronic switches, and relies on fixed elastomer bumpers for end-of-stroke deceleration. Keep applied forces concentric with the rod and avoid exceeding the maximum allowable reverse torque, which falls as stroke length increases.
Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ20X50S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ20X50S |
|---|---|
| Series | TACQ JIS guided compact cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø20 mm |
| Stroke | 50 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 TACQ20X50S
| TACQ | JIS compact cylinder WITH guider (non-rotating). |
|---|---|
| 20 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×50 | 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 TACQ20X50S Is Used
Pick-and-Place Head
Lifts and transfers small electronic components on a PCB assembly line, relying on the twin guide rods to maintain exact positioning without lateral drift.
Vision Camera Slide
Deploys an inspection camera over a moving conveyor, using the ±0.15° non-rotating tolerance to keep the lens perfectly aligned during retraction.
Pallet Stopper Gate
Acts as a pneumatic stop on a packaging conveyor, absorbing side impacts from pallets while holding its position rigidly.
Is the Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ20X50S the Right Cylinder?
Selecting this 20mm bore involves comparing neighbouring sizes: stepping down to a 12mm bore yields 56.5 N push at 0.5 MPa, while stepping up to a 25mm bore provides 245.4 N. If your application requires no lateral load support or anti-rotation, a plain ACQ cylinder saves space and cost; if you need higher drive force from the same footprint, a double-rod ACQD doubles the thrust. When ordering the TACQ20X50S, confirm the 50mm stroke is at the bore maximum, specify the S magnet for sensing, and select PT threads for the M5x0.8 ports. Always cross-check your specific lateral load and reverse torque limits against the 0.5 MPa chart, and confirm exact torque values from the 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 TACQ20X50S FAQ
The TACQ20X50S generates 157.1 N push and 117.8 N pull at 0.5 MPa, and 219.9 N push at 0.7 MPa, with a maximum push of 32 kgf at 1.0 MPa. It features a 20mm bore, 50mm maximum standard stroke, M5x0.8 port, and a non-rotating tolerance of ±0.15°.
The twin guide rods handle lateral loads but have a maximum allowable reverse torque that decreases with stroke length; treat the limit as an order-of-magnitude guide and confirm the exact value from the datasheet. The S suffix indicates a built-in piston magnet compatible with both reed and electronic solid-state switches.
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