Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ40X40S
The AirTAC Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ40X40S is a genuine double-acting GUIDED compact (JIS) cylinder — a Ø40mm bore, 40mm 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
- Stroke40 mm
- Port sizePT1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting, guided
- Non-rotating±0.15°
- CushionBumper (both ends)
About the Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ40X40S
The AirTAC TACQ40X40S is a double-acting JIS compact guided cylinder featuring a 40mm bore and 40mm 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 guide. The dual rods ensure non-rotating accuracy of ±0.15° at the retracted position and provide lateral load capacity that a standard plain rod cannot handle.
Drive force equals a standard ACQ of the same bore, delivering 628.3N push and 527.8N pull at 0.5MPa, as the guides add stiffness rather than thrust. This unit includes a built-in magnet (-S) for position sensing, compatible with reed or solid-state switches. End-of-stroke deceleration is handled by fixed NBR elastomer bumpers, and the PT1/8 port ensures reliable pneumatic connection.
Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ40X40S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ40X40S |
|---|---|
| Series | TACQ JIS guided compact cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø40 mm |
| Stroke | 40 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 TACQ40X40S
| TACQ | JIS compact cylinder WITH guider (non-rotating). |
|---|---|
| 40 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×40 | 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 TACQ40X40S Is Used
Pick-and-Place Head
Maintains precise ±0.15° non-rotating accuracy during vertical component placement on PCB assembly lines.
Sensor Slide
Smoothly positions machine vision cameras on packaging machinery without twisting under lateral offset.
Small Press Station
Applies 879.6N of force at 0.7MPa for light-duty pressing operations in automated consumer electronics fabrication.
Is the Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ40X40S the Right Cylinder?
When sizing this unit, consider the adjacent bore options: the 32mm bore offers 402.1N push at 0.5MPa for lighter duties, while the 50mm bore provides 981.8N push for heavier demands. A plain ACQ cylinder is preferable if your application requires no lateral load support or anti-rotation. Conversely, an ACQD double-rod cylinder might be chosen if equal push and pull forces are necessary. To order, verify the 40mm stroke is within the 100mm maximum, confirm the -S magnet requirement, and specify PT thread. Always check the mass/speed limits and reverse torque for your specific setup, applying external force concentric with the rod.
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 TACQ40X40S FAQ
At 0.5MPa, push force is 628.3N and pull is 527.8N; at 0.7MPa push is 879.6N, with a maximum push of 128kgf at 1.0MPa. The maximum standard stroke for this 40mm bore is 100mm. Twin guide rods provide a non-rotating tolerance of ±0.15°.
The dual guide rods support lateral loads that a plain rod cannot, but reverse torque and mass/speed limits (charted at 0.5MPa) decrease as stroke increases; always confirm exact limits from the datasheet and never exceed them. The fixed NBR bumper only decelerates near stroke end and does not hold the load on air loss—use an external rod lock for fail-safe holding.
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