Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ40X20S
The AirTAC Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ40X20S 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 TACQ40X20S
The TACQ40X20S is a double-acting JIS compact guided cylinder featuring a 40mm bore and 20mm stroke. It combines an ACQ body with two stainless steel guide rods and a fixing plate to drive and guide a load simultaneously, eliminating the need for a separate linear guide. The integrated guide rods ensure non-rotating accuracy of ±0.15° at the retracted position, supporting lateral loads that a plain compact rod cannot handle.
Drive force remains identical to a standard ACQ of the same bore, as the guides add stiffness rather than thrust, yielding 628.3N push and 527.8N pull at 0.5MPa. This unit includes a PT1/8 port, an M8x1.25 female rod-end thread, and a 16mm piston rod. The -S suffix denotes a built-in piston magnet compatible with reed or electronic solid-state switches via magnetic-switch grooves. Fixed NBR elastomer bumpers at each end decelerate the motion, and operators must ensure external forces remain concentric with the rod to avoid exceeding the reverse torque limit.
Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ40X20S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ40X20S |
|---|---|
| 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 TACQ40X20S
| 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 TACQ40X20S Is Used
Pick-and-Place Head
Maintains strict ±0.15° orientation during vertical component placement without needing an external linear rail.
Vision System Slide
Positions cameras with high lateral stability, ensuring the twin guide rods absorb mounting offsets during inspection.
Assembly Press Stop
Acts as a compact stopper gate on automated lines, resisting side-impacts while holding position securely.
Is the Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ40X20S the Right Cylinder?
When sizing this 40mm bore unit, consider the 32mm bore (402.1N push @0.5MPa) for lighter loads, or the 50mm bore (981.8N push @0.5MPa) for higher thrust. A plain ACQ cylinder fits if no lateral load or anti-rotation guidance is required, while a double-rod ACQD suits applications needing higher side-load capacity and symmetrical force. For the TACQ40X20S, verify your stroke is within the 100mm maximum, select the S magnet for sensors, and confirm PT threads. Always check the mass and speed limits at 0.5MPa, and validate the reverse torque limit for your specific stroke from the datasheet.
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 TACQ40X20S FAQ
It provides 628.3N push and 527.8N pull at 0.5MPa, 879.6N push at 0.7MPa, and a maximum push of 128kgf at 1.0MPa. Non-rotating tolerance is ±0.15°, and the maximum standard stroke for a 40mm bore is 100mm.
The two stainless guide rods absorb lateral loads that a plain rod cannot. However, maximum allowable reverse torque decreases with stroke length; treat the charted 0.5MPa values as an order-of-magnitude guide and confirm the exact limit from the datasheet. Always apply external force concentric with the rod.
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