Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ40X10S
The AirTAC Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ40X10S 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 TACQ40X10S
The AirTAC TACQ40X10S is a double-acting JIS compact guided cylinder featuring a 40mm bore and 10mm stroke. Two stainless steel guide rods and a fixing plate replace a separate linear guide, driving and supporting the load simultaneously. The platform is non-rotating with a tight ±0.15° tolerance at the retracted position, managing lateral loads that a plain rod cannot withstand.
Drive force equals a standard ACQ of the same size, as the twin rods add stiffness rather than thrust. At 0.5 MPa it provides 628.3 N push and 527.8 N pull force, reaching 879.6 N push at 0.7 MPa. The body incorporates fixed elastomer NBR bumpers for end-of-stroke deceleration and, because this unit includes the S magnet option, it accepts both reed and solid-state electronic switches in its dedicated grooves.
Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ40X10S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ40X10S |
|---|---|
| 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 TACQ40X10S
| 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 TACQ40X10S Is Used
Short-Stroke Pressing
Applies stable 628.3 N clamping force on a small assembly fixture, using the twin guide rods to keep the tool face perfectly parallel during the 10mm travel.
Pick-and-Place Head
Lifts and places electronic components without rotational drift, maintaining strict ±0.15° alignment while absorbing lateral payload inertia.
Sensor Positioning Slide
Moves a vision camera or probe precisely into inspection range, relying on the rigid fixing plate to prevent deflection from cable drag.
Is the Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ40X10S the Right Cylinder?
Select this 40mm bore model when your application requires exact non-rotational stability over a short 10mm stroke. Stepping down to a 32mm bore drops the 0.5 MPa push force to 402.1 N, while moving up to a 50mm bore increases it to 981.8 N. If your payload does not impose lateral loads or reversing moments, a plain ACQ cylinder saves space and cost; for symmetrical thrust without guides, consider a double-rod ACQD. Verify that your mass and speed stay within the 0.5 MPa charted limits, confirm the PT1/8 port and M8x1.25 rod-end thread fit your mechanics, and ensure any reverse torque remains below the allowable magnitude. The standard stroke ceiling for this bore is 100mm.
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 TACQ40X10S FAQ
At 0.5 MPa, push force is 628.3 N and pull force is 527.8 N; at 0.7 MPa push is 879.6 N. The maximum push at 1.0 MPa is 128 kgf. The non-rotating tolerance is ±0.15°, and the maximum standard stroke available for a 40mm bore is 100mm.
Two stainless steel guide rods carry lateral loads that a standard compact rod cannot. There is a maximum allowable reverse torque that decreases as stroke increases—cite the datasheet to confirm the exact limit for your setup. Do not apply external force off-center. The fixed bumpers only decelerate near stroke end; the cylinder will drift on air loss, so use an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve for fail-safe holding.
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