Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ40X15
The AirTAC Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ40X15 is a genuine double-acting GUIDED compact (JIS) cylinder — a Ø40mm 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.
- BoreØ40 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 TACQ40X15
The AirTAC TACQ40X15 is a double-acting JIS compact guided cylinder featuring a 40mm bore and 15mm stroke. Two stainless steel guide rods and a fixing plate replace a separate linear guide, driving and supporting the load simultaneously. It maintains a strict ±0.15° non-rotating tolerance at the retracted position, handling lateral loads that a plain rod cannot.
Drive thrust equals a standard ACQ of this size, delivering 628.3N push and 527.8N pull at 0.5MPa, with a maximum push capacity of 128kgf at 1.0MPa. This unit uses a PT1/8 port, an M8x1.25 rod-end thread, and a fixed NBR elastomer bumper at each end. Body sensor grooves are present, but this specific SKU ships without a magnet.
Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ40X15 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ40X15 |
|---|---|
| Series | TACQ JIS guided compact cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø40 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 (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 TACQ40X15
| TACQ | JIS compact cylinder WITH guider (non-rotating). |
|---|---|
| 40 | 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 TACQ40X15 Is Used
Pick-and-Place Head
Ideal for transferring electronic components where the twin guide rods prevent platform twist during rapid vertical positioning.
Sensor Camera Slide
Maintains precise angular alignment for vision systems inspecting PCBs, relying on the ±0.15° non-rotating accuracy.
Assembly Line Stopper
Acts as a rigid gate to halt pallets on a conveyor, absorbing side impacts via the integrated guide rods rather than the piston.
Is the Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ40X15 the Right Cylinder?
Selecting this 40mm bore over the smaller 32mm increases thrust from 402.1N to 628.3N push at 0.5MPa, while stepping up to the 50mm yields 981.8N if your payload requires more force. A plain ACQ fits when no lateral load guidance is needed, and a double-rod ACQD works better for equal push/pull volumes. Confirm ordering essentials: 15mm stroke is well under the 100mm maximum, PT thread is standard, and no S suffix means no magnet. Always verify the allowable reverse torque and mass/speed limits from the datasheet before applying off-center loads.
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 TACQ40X15 FAQ
At 0.5MPa it provides 628.3N push and 527.8N pull, increasing to 879.6N push at 0.7MPa, with a maximum push of 128kgf at 1.0MPa. It features a 40mm bore, 15mm stroke (max standard 100mm), PT1/8 port, and a ±0.15° non-rotating tolerance.
No, a standard ACQ-type cylinder drifts when air is lost; use an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve for fail-safe holding. Also, the max allowable reverse torque decreases with stroke, so confirm the exact limit for your setup from the datasheet and ensure external forces remain concentric with the rod.
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