Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ40X15S
The AirTAC Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ40X15S 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 TACQ40X15S
The AirTAC TACQ40X15S 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. This built-in guiding provides a non-rotating tolerance of ±0.15° at the retracted position, handling lateral loads that a plain compact rod cannot manage.
Drive force remains identical to a standard ACQ of the same bore, yielding 628.3N push and 527.8N pull at 0.5MPa. The unit uses a fixed NBR elastomer bumper for end-of-stroke deceleration rather than an adjustable air cushion. Equipped with a piston magnet (-S suffix), the body accepts both reed and solid-state electronic sensors via its integrated mounting grooves.
Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ40X15S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ40X15S |
|---|---|
| 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 TACQ40X15S
| 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 TACQ40X15S Is Used
Pick-and-Place Head
Maintains exact angular orientation during vertical component insertion on PCB assembly lines.
Vision System Slide
Holds a camera bracket perfectly steady for repeatable inline inspection of machined parts.
Flap Stopper Gate
Resists side-impact forces while indexing cartons through a high-speed flow wrapping machine.
Is the Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ40X15S the Right Cylinder?
When sizing this 40mm bore unit, consider the 32mm bore (402.1N push @0.5MPa) if your load is lighter, or the 50mm bore (981.8N push @0.5MPa) for heavier demands. A plain ACQ fits applications lacking lateral load or anti-rotation requirements, while a double-rod ACQD suits setups needing equal push and pull forces. Confirm ordering essentials: 40mm bore, 15mm stroke (within the 100mm max), magnet suffix S, and PT1/8 port. Always verify your specific mass and speed limits against the 0.5MPa chart and confirm the allowable reverse torque from the datasheet, as this value decreases with longer strokes.
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 TACQ40X15S FAQ
The 40mm bore generates 628.3N push and 527.8N pull at 0.5MPa, 879.6N push at 0.7MPa, with a maximum push capacity of 128kgf at 1.0MPa. Non-rotating tolerance is ±0.15°. The maximum standard stroke available for this bore is 100mm.
Twin stainless steel guide rods carry lateral loads and resist side forces. Maximum allowable reverse torque is charted at 0.5MPa and decreases with stroke length; always confirm the exact limit from the datasheet and avoid applying external force beyond this. The -S magnet works with reed or electronic solid-state switches.
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