Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ40X20
The AirTAC Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ40X20 is a genuine double-acting GUIDED compact (JIS) cylinder — a Ø40mm bore, 20mm 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
- Stroke20 mm
- Port sizePT1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting, guided
- Non-rotating±0.15°
- CushionBumper (both ends)
About the Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ40X20
The AirTAC TACQ40X20 is a double-acting JIS compact guided cylinder integrating two stainless guide rods and a fixing plate. It drives and guides your load simultaneously, eliminating the need for a separate linear guide. The twin-rod architecture ensures non-rotating accuracy of ±0.15° while actively supporting lateral loads that would damage a standard plain rod.
Drive force matches a conventional ACQ of the same bore, as the guides contribute stiffness rather than thrust. At 0.5 MPa it yields 628.3 N push and 527.8 N pull, scaling to 879.6 N push at 0.7 MPa. The unit features a PT1/8 port, an M8x1.25 female rod-end thread, and fixed NBR elastomer bumpers at stroke ends. This specific configuration ships without a magnet, though the body retains sensor grooves for adding reed or solid-state switches if retrofitted later.
Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ40X20 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ40X20 |
|---|---|
| Series | TACQ JIS guided compact cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø40 mm |
| Stroke | 20 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 TACQ40X20
| TACQ | JIS compact cylinder WITH guider (non-rotating). |
|---|---|
| 40 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×20 | 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 TACQ40X20 Is Used
Pick-and-Place Head
Mounts small grippers for electronic component handling, ensuring the jaw returns to exact alignment without lateral drift.
PCB Probe Slide
Lowers testing pins onto circuit boards with ±0.15° rotational control, protecting delicate contacts from edge binding.
Carton Flap Stopper
Acts as a rigid gate on packaging lines, holding heavy cardboard flats steady against side forces during folding.
Is the Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ40X20 the Right Cylinder?
For sizing context: stepping down to a 32 mm bore yields 402.1 N push, while a 50 mm bore provides 981.8 N at 0.5 MPa. Choose this 40 mm unit when your application requires roughly 628 N of thrust alongside rigid anti-rotation. If your mechanism already rides on external linear rails and only needs pure push pull, a plain ACQ is more compact. If equal force is required on extension and retraction, consider a double-rod ACQD. Confirm your ordering essentials: 40 mm bore, 20 mm stroke (within the 100 mm max), PT thread, and no magnet. Always verify the mass and speed limits charted at 0.5 MPa, and ensure any external load remains concentric with the rod to avoid exceeding reverse torque limits.
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 TACQ40X20 FAQ
This 40 mm bore cylinder provides 628.3 N push and 527.8 N pull at 0.5 MPa, and 879.6 N push at 0.7 MPa. The maximum standard stroke for this bore is 100 mm. The non-rotating tolerance is ±0.15°.
Two stainless guide rods carry lateral loads a plain rod cannot. A maximum allowable reverse torque exists which decreases as stroke length increases; treat the charted values at 0.5 MPa as an order-of-magnitude guide and confirm the exact limit from the datasheet. Do not exceed this torque, and keep external forces concentric with the rod.
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