Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ40X10
The AirTAC Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ40X10 is a genuine double-acting GUIDED compact (JIS) cylinder — a Ø40mm bore, 10mm 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.
- BoreØ40 mm
- Stroke10 mm
- Port sizePT1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting, guided
- Non-rotating±0.15°
- CushionBumper (both ends)
About the Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ40X10
The AirTAC TACQ40X10 is a double-acting JIS compact guided cylinder integrating a standard ACQ body with twin stainless guide rods and a fixing plate. This setup drives and guides a load simultaneously, eliminating the need for a separate linear rail. The dual rods ensure a non-rotating accuracy of ±0.15° at the retracted position, directly supporting lateral loads that a plain rod cannot withstand.
Drive force mirrors a standard ACQ of the same bore, as the guides add structural stiffness rather than extra thrust. Operating pressure spans 0.15-1.0 MPa, with a fixed NBR elastomer bumper at each end for end-of-stroke deceleration. This specific unit ships without a sensor magnet, though the body retains magnetic-switch grooves for future upgrades. The Ø16mm piston rod uses an M8x1.25 female end thread, and the unit is not a fail-safe load holder on air loss.
Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ40X10 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ40X10 |
|---|---|
| Series | TACQ JIS guided compact cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø40 mm |
| Stroke | 10 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 (Ø40mm)
| Pressure | Push force | Pull force |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 MPa | 628 N | 528 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 880 N | — |
| Max (@1.0 MPa) | 128 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 TACQ40X10
| TACQ | JIS compact cylinder WITH guider (non-rotating). |
|---|---|
| 40 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×10 | 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 TACQ40X10 Is Used
Pick-and-Place Head
Maintains strict ±0.15° non-rotating accuracy for mounting small grippers on PCB assembly lines without adding a separate linear guide.
Component Press
Provides 628.3N of thrust at 0.5MPa for seating connectors into housings, using the twin guide rods to absorb off-center pressing loads.
Pallet Stopper Gate
Acts as a rigid stop mechanism on packaging conveyors, leveraging the lateral-load capability to halt moving pallets without rod deflection.
Is the Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ40X10 the Right Cylinder?
When sizing this 40mm bore unit, the drive force yields 628.3N push and 527.8N pull at 0.5MPa. If your application requires less thrust, dropping to the Ø32 bore provides 402.1N push, while stepping up to the Ø50 bore offers 981.8N push. A plain ACQ fits layouts needing no lateral load support or anti-rotation, whereas a double-rod ACQD suits symmetrical thrust needs. Confirm ordering essentials: 40mm bore, 10mm stroke (within the 100mm max), PT1/8 port thread, and no magnet. Always verify the lateral load and reverse torque limits for your stroke from the datasheet, and ensure external force remains concentric with the rod.
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 TACQ40X10 FAQ
At 0.5MPa, push force is 628.3N and pull is 527.8N; at 0.7MPa, push is 879.6N. The maximum push is 128kgf at 1.0MPa. The twin guide rods provide a non-rotating tolerance of ±0.15°, and the maximum standard stroke for this bore is 100mm.
The maximum allowable reverse torque decreases as stroke increases, so confirm the exact order-of-magnitude limit for this 10mm stroke from the official datasheet and never exceed it. Deceleration relies on a fixed NBR elastomer bumper, not an adjustable air cushion. For high-energy cycles, add an external shock absorber.
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