Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ25X20
The AirTAC Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ25X20 is a genuine double-acting GUIDED compact (JIS) cylinder — a Ø25mm bore, 20mm 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.
- BoreØ25 mm
- Stroke20 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 TACQ25X20
The AirTAC TACQ25X20 is a double-acting JIS compact guided cylinder featuring a 25 mm bore and 20 mm stroke. It integrates two stainless steel guide rods with a fixing plate to drive and guide a payload simultaneously, eliminating the need for a separate linear rail. This design restricts rotation to a tight ±0.15° tolerance and supports lateral loads that a standard plain rod cannot handle.
Drive thrust equals a standard ACQ body of the same size, as the twin shafts add structural stiffness rather than extra piston area. Operating at 0.5 MPa yields 245.4 N push and 188.9 N pull force, while the fixed elastomer TPU bumpers absorb end-of-stroke impact without requiring adjustable air cushions. The body retains magnetic-switch grooves, though this specific unit ships without a sensor magnet.
Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ25X20 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ25X20 |
|---|---|
| Series | TACQ JIS guided compact cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø25 mm |
| Stroke | 20 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 (Ø25mm)
| Pressure | Push force | Pull force |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 MPa | 245 N | 189 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 344 N | — |
| Max (@1.0 MPa) | 50 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 TACQ25X20
| TACQ | JIS compact cylinder WITH guider (non-rotating). |
|---|---|
| 25 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×20 | 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 TACQ25X20 Is Used
Pick-and-Place Head
Lifts and transfers small electronic components on a PCB assembly line, relying on the ±0.15° non-rotating accuracy to maintain precise gripper alignment.
Sensor Slide
Positions a vision camera over a moving conveyor belt, using the twin guide rods to prevent platform deflection under the cantilevered camera weight.
Pallet Stopper Gate
Acts as a rigid stop mechanism for lightweight product pallets, absorbing side impacts without bending the primary piston rod.
Is the Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ25X20 the Right Cylinder?
Selecting this 25 mm bore over the smaller 20 mm variant increases thrust from 157.1 N to 245.4 N push at 0.5 MPa, whereas stepping up to the 32 mm bore yields 402.1 N. If your application involves no lateral load or twisting moment, a plain ACQ cylinder provides equivalent linear thrust in a narrower footprint. For tasks needing equal force on both strokes, a double-rod ACQD offers balanced push and pull dynamics. Ensure the 20 mm stroke stays within the 50 mm maximum for this bore. Confirm the M5x0.8 port and M6x1.0 rod-end thread fit your assembly, and verify the allowable reverse torque and mass limits from the datasheet before applying off-center loads.
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 TACQ25X20 FAQ
This double-acting 25 mm bore cylinder provides 245.4 N push and 188.9 N pull at 0.5 MPa, 343.6 N push at 0.7 MPa, and a maximum push force of 50 kgf at 1.0 MPa. The standard stroke limit is 50 mm, and the twin guide rods restrict rotation to ±0.15°.
A plain ACQ-type mechanism does not hold its load on air loss; the rod drifts and the fixed TPU bumper only decelerates near stroke end. For fail-safe holding, install an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve. Additionally, the max reverse torque and mass limits decrease with stroke length, so confirm the exact values from the datasheet and ensure external forces remain concentric with the rod.
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