Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ32X40S
The AirTAC Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ32X40S is a genuine double-acting GUIDED compact (JIS) cylinder — a Ø32mm bore, 40mm 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
- Stroke40 mm
- Port sizePT1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting, guided
- Non-rotating±0.15°
- CushionBumper (both ends)
About the Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ32X40S
The AirTAC TACQ32X40S is a double-acting JIS compact guided cylinder featuring a 32mm bore and 40mm stroke. It integrates two stainless steel guide rods with a fixing plate to drive and guide a load simultaneously, eliminating the need for a separate linear guide. The twin rods ensure non-rotating accuracy held to ±0.15° at the retracted position.
Drive force remains identical to a standard ACQ of this size, as the guides add stiffness rather than thrust. At 0.5 MPa it provides 402.1 N push and 301.6 N pull force. The unit uses a fixed NBR elastomer bumper at each end for end-of-stroke deceleration rather than an adjustable air cushion. The built-in S magnet enables position detection using either reed or solid-state electronic switches.
Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ32X40S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ32X40S |
|---|---|
| Series | TACQ JIS guided compact cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø32 mm |
| Stroke | 40 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 TACQ32X40S
| TACQ | JIS compact cylinder WITH guider (non-rotating). |
|---|---|
| 32 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×40 | 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 TACQ32X40S Is Used
Pick-and-Place Head
Ideal for transferring electronic components where the twin guide rods prevent platform rotation during rapid vertical placement moves.
PCB Inspection Gate
Acts as a stopper gate on a conveyor, holding boards firmly against lateral flow while maintaining strict ±0.15° angular alignment.
Small Assembly Press
Provides steady downward force for seating bearings or pins in automated machinery, using the fixing plate to mount tooling directly.
Is the Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ32X40S the Right Cylinder?
When sizing this unit, consider the adjacent bores: a 25mm variant yields 245.4 N push while a 40mm provides 628.3 N at 0.5 MPa. Choose this 32mm bore when your application requires roughly 400 N of thrust alongside precise lateral load support. If your mechanism already employs an external linear guide and only needs straight thrust, a plain ACQ cylinder is sufficient. Conversely, if equal push and pull forces are required on both sides, a double-rod ACQD series is preferable. Confirm your ordering essentials: 32mm bore, 40mm stroke (under the 100mm maximum), PT1/8 port thread, and the S magnet. Always verify the allowable reverse torque and mass/speed limits from the datasheet, as these decrease with stroke length.
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 TACQ32X40S FAQ
At 0.5 MPa, the push force is 402.1 N and the pull force is 301.6 N. At 0.7 MPa, the push force is 562.9 N, with a maximum push of 82 kgf at 1.0 MPa. The port size is PT1/8, and the non-rotating tolerance is ±0.15°. The maximum standard stroke for a 32mm bore is 100mm.
The two stainless steel guide rods allow the unit to carry lateral loads, but the maximum allowable reverse torque decreases as the stroke extends (order-of-magnitude roughly 0.66 N·m down to 0.20 N·m for this bore), so confirm the exact value from the datasheet. Do not apply external force beyond this limit. Additionally, the fixed NBR bumper only decelerates the load near stroke end; it will not hold the load on air loss, so an external rod lock is required for fail-safe holding.
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