Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ40X30
The AirTAC Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ40X30 is a genuine double-acting GUIDED compact (JIS) cylinder — a Ø40mm bore, 30mm 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
- Stroke30 mm
- Port sizePT1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting, guided
- Non-rotating±0.15°
- CushionBumper (both ends)
About the Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ40X30
The AirTAC TACQ40X30 is a double-acting JIS compact guided cylinder featuring a 40mm bore and 30mm stroke. It integrates two stainless steel guide rods with a fixing plate to drive and guide a load simultaneously, eliminating the need for a separate linear guide. The twin-rod mechanism ensures non-rotating accuracy of ±0.15° and provides lateral load capacity that a standard plain rod cylinder cannot handle.
Drive force remains identical to a standard ACQ of the same bore, delivering 628.3N push and 527.8N pull at 0.5MPa, because the guides add structural stiffness rather than thrust. The body includes fixed NBR elastomer bumpers at each end for end-of-stroke deceleration and features magnetic-switch grooves, though this specific configuration ships without a magnet. Operating pressure is 0.15-1.0MPa, and the unit utilizes a PT1/8 port.
Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ40X30 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ40X30 |
|---|---|
| Series | TACQ JIS guided compact cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø40 mm |
| Stroke | 30 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 TACQ40X30
| TACQ | JIS compact cylinder WITH guider (non-rotating). |
|---|---|
| 40 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×30 | 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 TACQ40X30 Is Used
Pick-and-Place Head
Mounts multi-nozzle suction cups for electronics assembly, using the ±0.15° non-rotating tolerance to keep parts perfectly oriented during vertical transfer.
PCB Probe Slide
Steadily lowers electrical test probes onto circuit boards, leveraging the twin guide rods to absorb lateral probe reaction forces without binding.
Pallet Stopper Gate
Acts as a rigid stop on a packaging conveyor, relying on the integrated fixing plate and guide rods to halt heavy pallets without side-play.
Is the Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ40X30 the Right Cylinder?
When sizing this 40mm bore unit, stepping down to a 32mm bore yields 402.1N push at 0.5MPa, while stepping up to a 50mm bore provides 981.8N, allowing precise matching to your load. A plain ACQ cylinder is preferable if no anti-rotation or lateral load resistance is required, whereas a double-rod ACQD offers higher stability for very heavy offset loads. For ordering, confirm the 40mm bore, 30mm stroke (within the 100mm maximum), PT1/8 port, and no magnet. Always verify your application's mass and speed limits against the reverse torque chart at 0.5MPa, and ensure external forces are applied concentric with the rod to avoid exceeding the allowable reverse torque.
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 TACQ40X30 FAQ
The TACQ40X30 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. It features a 40mm bore, a 30mm stroke (max standard 100mm), a PT1/8 port, and a non-rotating tolerance of ±0.15°.
The two stainless steel guide rods allow it to carry lateral loads a plain rod cannot. However, the maximum allowable reverse torque decreases with stroke length; use the 0.5MPa chart as an order-of-magnitude guide and confirm the exact limit from the datasheet. Never apply reverse torque above this limit, and keep external force concentric with the rod.
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