Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ40X30SG
The AirTAC Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ40X30SG 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 TACQ40X30SG
The AirTAC TACQ40X30SG is a double-acting JIS compact guided cylinder featuring a 40mm bore and 30mm stroke. It integrates twin stainless steel guide rods with a fixing plate to drive and guide a load simultaneously, eliminating the need for a separate linear rail. The dual rods ensure non-rotating accuracy of ±0.15° at the retracted position, supporting lateral loads that a standard plain rod cannot manage.
Drive force equals a standard ACQ bore 40, providing 628.3N push and 527.8N pull at 0.5MPa, because the guides add stiffness rather than thrust. It uses a PT1/8 port, an M8x1.25 rod-end thread, and fixed NBR elastomer bumpers at each end. The included -S magnet enables position sensing with reed or solid-state switches, and the design is not a tie-rod or ISO cylinder.
Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ40X30SG Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ40X30SG |
|---|---|
| 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 TACQ40X30SG
| 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 TACQ40X30SG Is Used
Pick-and-Place Head
Drives a small pneumatic gripper on an electronics assembly line, using the twin rods to maintain exact ±0.15° orientation during vertical component insertion.
Vision System Slide
Positions a camera bracket over a moving conveyor, relying on the lateral-load stiffness to prevent sensor deflection during high-speed inspection cycles.
Assembly Machine Stopper
Acts as a hard mechanical gate on a packaging machine, halting cartons laterally while the fixed elastomer bumper absorbs the end-of-stroke impact.
Is the Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ40X30SG the Right Cylinder?
Selecting this model requires confirming your lateral load and reverse torque requirements, as exceeding the allowable reverse torque limit can damage the unit. Always apply external force concentric with the rod. For sizing, a 32mm bore yields 402.1N push at 0.5MPa, whereas a 50mm bore provides 981.8N push at 0.5MPa. If your application lacks lateral forces or torsional stress, a plain ACQ cylinder is more economical. For tasks needing equal push and pull force, consider a double-rod ACQD. Ensure your ordering details include the 40mm bore, 30mm stroke, S magnet, and G 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 TACQ40X30SG FAQ
This double-acting cylinder has a 40mm bore and 30mm stroke (max standard stroke is 100mm). It generates 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. The twin guide rods provide a non-rotating tolerance of ±0.15°.
It does not hold the load on air loss; the rod drifts and the fixed bumper only decelerates near stroke end, so an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve is required for fail-safe holding. The -S magnet works with reed or electronic (solid-state) switches. You must also confirm the exact reverse torque limit from the datasheet, as it decreases with stroke.
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