Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ40X30S
The AirTAC Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ40X30S 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 TACQ40X30S
The AirTAC TACQ40X30S is a double-acting JIS compact guided cylinder featuring two stainless steel guide rods and a fixing plate. This construction prevents rotation to a tight ±0.15° tolerance at the retracted position. It integrates driving and guiding into one unit, eliminating the need for a separate linear guide. The twin rods add structural stiffness without altering the thrust.
Drive force matches a standard ACQ of the same bore, yielding 628.3 N push and 527.8 N pull at 0.5 MPa. The 16 mm piston rod uses an M8x1.25 female end thread, and the PT1/8 port ensures reliable pneumatic supply. A fixed NBR elastomer bumper absorbs impact at stroke extremes, while the included S magnet enables position sensing with reed or solid-state switches.
Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ40X30S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ40X30S |
|---|---|
| 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 TACQ40X30S
| 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).
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Is the Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ40X30S the Right Cylinder?
At 0.5 MPa, this 40 mm bore generates 628.3 N push force. If your application requires less thrust, the 32 mm bore provides 402.1 N; stepping up to the 50 mm bore yields 981.8 N. Ensure your stroke stays within the 100 mm maximum limit. Because the guides add stiffness rather than thrust, a plain ACQ is preferable if no anti-rotation or lateral load support is needed. Always verify the mass and speed limits, and confirm the exact reverse torque limit for this 30 mm stroke from the datasheet. When ordering, specify the bore, stroke, S magnet, and PT thread.
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 TACQ40X30S FAQ
This double-acting cylinder has a 40 mm bore and a 30 mm stroke. It delivers 628.3 N push and 527.8 N pull at 0.5 MPa, 879.6 N push at 0.7 MPa, and a maximum push of 128 kgf at 1.0 MPa. The two guide rods ensure a non-rotating tolerance of ±0.15°, and the maximum standard stroke for this bore is 100 mm.
The twin stainless steel guide rods allow it to carry lateral loads that a plain compact rod cannot. There is a maximum allowable reverse torque and mass/speed limit charted at 0.5 MPa that decreases with stroke length. Treat the reverse torque as an order-of-magnitude guide and confirm the exact value from the datasheet. Never apply external force above the torque limit, and keep any external load concentric with the rod.
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