Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ40X50
The AirTAC Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ40X50 is a genuine double-acting GUIDED compact (JIS) cylinder — a Ø40mm bore, 50mm 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
- Stroke50 mm
- Port sizePT1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting, guided
- Non-rotating±0.15°
- CushionBumper (both ends)
About the Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ40X50
The AirTAC TACQ40X50 is a double-acting JIS compact guided cylinder featuring a 40mm bore and 50mm stroke. It integrates twin stainless steel guide rods with a fixing plate to drive and guide a load simultaneously, effectively replacing a separate linear guide. The non-rotating accuracy is ±0.15°, and the unit safely carries lateral loads that a standard plain rod cannot withstand.
Drive force mirrors a standard ACQ of the same size, as the guides add structural stiffness rather than extra thrust. At 0.5 MPa, it generates 628.3 N of push force and 527.8 N of pull force, peaking at a 128 kgf maximum push at 1.0 MPa. The body includes fixed NBR elastomer bumpers at each end and sensor grooves, though this specific SKU ships without a magnet.
Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ40X50 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ40X50 |
|---|---|
| Series | TACQ JIS guided compact cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø40 mm |
| Stroke | 50 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 TACQ40X50
| TACQ | JIS compact cylinder WITH guider (non-rotating). |
|---|---|
| 40 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×50 | 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 TACQ40X50 Is Used
Pick-and-Place Head
Drives an assembly pick-and-place head with strict anti-rotation requirements, keeping the gripper perfectly aligned during vertical and horizontal transfers.
PCB Conveyor Gate
Acts as a stopper gate on a PCB conveyor line, absorbing lateral side-load from incoming boards while maintaining a rigid, non-yielding vertical position.
Sensor Slide Mount
Positions a vision sensor slide over a moving packaging line, using the twin guide rods to hold the camera steady without deflection during rapid strokes.
Is the Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ40X50 the Right Cylinder?
When sizing this 40mm bore unit, compare it against the neighboring 32mm and 50mm options. A 32mm bore yields 402.1 N push at 0.5 MPa, while a 50mm bore provides 981.8 N push, so choose based on your exact load and reverse-torque requirements. If your application only needs basic thrust without anti-rotation or lateral load support, a plain ACQ cylinder is more economical. For symmetrical thrust from both sides, consider a double-rod ACQD. Confirm your ordering essentials: 40mm bore, 50mm stroke (within the 100mm max), PT1/8 port, and M8x1.25 rod-end thread. Always verify the mass and speed limits charted at 0.5 MPa, and ensure external forces remain 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 TACQ40X50 FAQ
At 0.5 MPa, the push force is 628.3 N and the pull force is 527.8 N. At 0.7 MPa, the push force reaches 879.6 N. The maximum push force is 128 kgf at 1.0 MPa. The twin guide rods provide a non-rotating tolerance of ±0.15° at the retracted position. The maximum standard stroke for a 40mm bore is 100 mm.
The twin stainless steel guide rods allow it to carry lateral loads, but there is a maximum allowable reverse torque and mass/speed limit charted at 0.5 MPa that decreases as the stroke length increases. Treat this as an order-of-magnitude guide and confirm the exact value for your 50mm stroke from the datasheet. Do not exceed the reverse torque limit. End-of-stroke deceleration relies on fixed NBR elastomer bumpers, not adjustable air cushions.
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