Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ32X15
The AirTAC Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ32X15 is a genuine double-acting GUIDED compact (JIS) cylinder — a Ø32mm bore, 15mm 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.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke15 mm
- Port sizePT1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting, guided
- Non-rotating±0.15°
- CushionBumper (both ends)
About the Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ32X15
The AirTAC TACQ32X15 is a double-acting JIS compact guided cylinder featuring a 32mm bore and 15mm stroke. It integrates two stainless steel guide rods with a fixing plate to drive and guide a load simultaneously, effectively replacing a separate linear guide. The twin-rod mechanism ensures non-rotating accuracy of ±0.15° at the retracted position, handling lateral loads that a standard plain rod cannot support.
Drive force remains identical to a standard ACQ of the same bore, delivering 402.1N push and 301.6N pull at 0.5MPa, with a maximum push capacity of 82kgf at 1.0MPa. The unit features a PT1/8 port, an M8x1.25 female rod-end thread, and a fixed NBR elastomer bumper at each end for end-of-stroke deceleration. Although sensor grooves are machined into the body, this specific configuration ships without a magnet.
Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ32X15 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ32X15 |
|---|---|
| Series | TACQ JIS guided compact cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø32 mm |
| Stroke | 15 mm |
| Acting type | Double acting, guided (non-rotating) |
| Non-rotating tolerance | ±0.15° |
| Port size | PT1/8 |
| 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 100 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 (Ø32mm)
| Pressure | Push force | Pull force |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 MPa | 402 N | 302 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 563 N | — |
| Max (@1.0 MPa) | 82 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 TACQ32X15
| TACQ | JIS compact cylinder WITH guider (non-rotating). |
|---|---|
| 32 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×15 | 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 TACQ32X15 Is Used
Pick-and-Place Head
Drives a small pneumatic gripper on a PCB assembly line, maintaining strict ±0.15° orientation during component placement.
Sensor Slide
Positions a vision camera over a moving conveyor, relying on the twin guide rods to prevent deflection from cable drag.
Carton Stopper Gate
Acts as a momentary flow-control gate on a packaging machine, absorbing side impacts from passing boxes without twisting.
Is the Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ32X15 the Right Cylinder?
When sizing this 32mm bore unit, stepping down to a 25mm bore yields 245.4N push, while moving up to a 40mm bore provides 628.3N push at 0.5MPa. If your application does not require anti-rotation or lateral load support, a plain ACQ cylinder offers equivalent thrust in a smaller footprint. For symmetrical pushing or higher pulling force, a double-rod ACQD series is preferable. Confirm your ordering essentials (32mm bore, 15mm stroke, PT thread) and verify the mass and speed limits against the reverse torque chart at 0.5MPa, which decreases as stroke length increases.
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 TACQ32X15 FAQ
This 32mm bore double-acting cylinder provides 402.1N push and 301.6N pull at 0.5MPa, and 562.9N push at 0.7MPa. The maximum push force is 82kgf at 1.0MPa. It has a 15mm stroke (max standard stroke for this bore is 100mm), a PT1/8 port, and a non-rotating tolerance of ±0.15°.
The two stainless steel guide rods allow it to carry lateral loads that a plain compact rod cannot. The maximum allowable reverse torque decreases with stroke length; for a 32mm bore, it is roughly 0.66 N·m at 5mm down to about 0.20 N·m at 100mm. Always confirm the exact limit for your stroke from the datasheet and ensure external force is applied concentric with the rod.
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