Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ40X100
The AirTAC Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ40X100 is a genuine double-acting GUIDED compact (JIS) cylinder — a Ø40mm bore, 100mm 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
- Stroke100 mm
- Port sizePT1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting, guided
- Non-rotating±0.15°
- CushionBumper (both ends)
About the Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ40X100
The AirTAC TACQ40X100 is a double-acting JIS compact guided cylinder featuring a 40mm bore and 100mm stroke. It integrates two stainless steel guide rods with a fixing plate to drive and guide a load simultaneously, eliminating the need for an external linear guide. The twin-rod architecture ensures non-rotating accuracy of ±0.15° while actively supporting lateral loads that a standard plain-rod cylinder cannot withstand.
Drive force remains identical to a standard ACQ of the same bore, as the guides add structural stiffness rather than thrust. At 0.5 MPa it yields 628.3N push and 527.8N pull, extending to 879.6N push at 0.7 MPa, with a maximum push of 128 kgf at 1.0 MPa. The unit uses a PT1/8 port, an M8x1.25 female rod-end thread, and fixed NBR elastomer bumpers at stroke ends. Note this specific configuration ships without a magnet; while sensor grooves exist, no switch will function without adding the -S magnet option.
Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ40X100 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ40X100 |
|---|---|
| Series | TACQ JIS guided compact cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø40 mm |
| Stroke | 100 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 TACQ40X100
| TACQ | JIS compact cylinder WITH guider (non-rotating). |
|---|---|
| 40 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×100 | 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 TACQ40X100 Is Used
Pick-and-Place Head
Drives an end-effector for electronic component handling, using the dual guide rods to maintain strict ±0.15° orientation during vertical transfer without a separate linear rail.
Vision System Slide
Positions a camera bracket over a moving conveyor, relying on the lateral-load stiffness to prevent frame deflection and image blur at the extended 100mm position.
Assembly Machine Stopper
Acts as a robust physical gate on a production line, halting pallets while absorbing side-impact forces through the integrated stainless steel guiding structure.
Is the Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ40X100 the Right Cylinder?
When sizing this 40mm bore unit, dropping to a 32mm bore reduces thrust to 402.1N at 0.5 MPa, whereas stepping up to a 50mm bore increases it to 981.8N at 0.5 MPa. If your application lacks lateral load or anti-rotation requirements, a plain ACQ series cylinder saves space and cost. For tasks needing equal force on both strokes, consider a double-rod ACQD. To order the TACQ40X100 correctly, verify the 100mm stroke (the maximum standard for this bore), PT1/8 thread, and the required -S magnet suffix if position sensing is needed. Always cross-check your specific mass and speed parameters against the reverse-torque limits charted at 0.5 MPa, and ensure any external load is applied concentrically with the rod to avoid binding.
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 TACQ40X100 FAQ
This 40mm bore, 100mm stroke unit delivers 628.3N push and 527.8N pull at 0.5 MPa, 879.6N push at 0.7 MPa, and a maximum push of 128 kgf at 1.0 MPa. It features a PT1/8 port, an M8x1.25 female rod-end thread, and a non-rotating tolerance of ±0.15°.
The two stainless steel guide rods allow it to carry lateral loads, but maximum allowable reverse torque and mass/speed limits decrease with stroke length. Treat the limits as an order-of-magnitude guide and confirm the exact value from the datasheet; never apply reverse torque above this limit. This specific model ships without a magnet, though the body has grooves for reed or solid-state switches if you specify the -S magnet option.
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