Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ40X45
The AirTAC Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ40X45 is a genuine double-acting GUIDED compact (JIS) cylinder — a Ø40mm bore, 45mm 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
- Stroke45 mm
- Port sizePT1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting, guided
- Non-rotating±0.15°
- CushionBumper (both ends)
About the Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ40X45
The AirTAC TACQ40X45 is a double-acting JIS compact guided cylinder featuring a 40mm bore and 45mm stroke. Two stainless steel guide rods and a fixing plate deliver a strict ±0.15° non-rotating tolerance at the retracted position. This integrated drive-and-guide architecture replaces a separate linear guide, carrying lateral loads that a plain compact rod simply cannot manage.
Drive force equals a standard ACQ of the same bore, as the twin rods add stiffness rather than thrust. At 0.5 MPa it yields 628.3 N push and 527.8 N pull, reaching 879.6 N push at 0.7 MPa. The unit uses a PT1/8 port, an M8x1.25 female rod-end thread, and fixed NBR elastomer bumpers at each end. Note that this specific configuration ships without a magnet, though the body retains sensor grooves for custom retrofits.
Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ40X45 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ40X45 |
|---|---|
| Series | TACQ JIS guided compact cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø40 mm |
| Stroke | 45 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 TACQ40X45
| TACQ | JIS compact cylinder WITH guider (non-rotating). |
|---|---|
| 40 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×45 | 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 TACQ40X45 Is Used
Pick-and-Place Head
Drives a vacuum gripper assembly for electronic component transfer, using the twin guide rods to maintain strict positioning against off-center tooling weight.
PCB Probe Slide
Lowers a testing fixture onto printed circuit boards with a ±0.15° non-rotating tolerance, preventing probe misalignment during repeated contact cycles.
Pallet Stopper Gate
Acts as a rigid stop mechanism on an assembly line conveyor, leveraging the lateral load capacity to halt heavy workpiece pallets without side deflection.
Is the Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ40X45 the Right Cylinder?
Sizing this actuator involves balancing thrust against the guided load. Stepping down to a Ø32 bore drops the 0.5 MPa push to 402.1 N, while stepping up to a Ø50 bore raises it to 981.8 N. If your application only requires pure linear thrust without anti-rotation constraints, a plain ACQ cylinder saves space and cost; conversely, if equal push and pull forces are needed on both faces, a double-rod ACQD is the better choice. When ordering the TACQ40X45, verify the 45 mm stroke is within the 100 mm maximum limit, confirm the PT thread requirement, and ensure your load stays concentric with the rod. Always cross-check the allowable reverse torque and mass/speed limits charted at 0.5 MPa for this specific stroke.
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 TACQ40X45 FAQ
This 40mm bore cylinder provides 628.3 N push and 527.8 N pull at 0.5 MPa, and 879.6 N push at 0.7 MPa, with a maximum push capacity of 128 kgf at 1.0 MPa. The maximum standard stroke is 100 mm. Its twin guide rods ensure a non-rotating tolerance of ±0.15°.
Do not exceed the maximum allowable reverse torque, which decreases as the stroke extends; always confirm the exact order-of-magnitude limit from the official datasheet. Apply external force concentric with the rod to prevent guide damage. Additionally, the fixed elastomer bumper only decelerates the load near stroke end and does not hold position on air loss—for fail-safe holding, install an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve.
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