Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ40X5S
The AirTAC Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ40X5S is a genuine double-acting GUIDED compact (JIS) cylinder — a Ø40mm bore, 5mm 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
- Stroke5 mm
- Port sizePT1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting, guided
- Non-rotating±0.15°
- CushionBumper (both ends)
About the Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ40X5S
The AirTAC TACQ40X5S is a double-acting JIS compact guided cylinder featuring a 40mm bore and 5mm 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 tolerance is ±0.15° at the retracted position. Drive force equals a standard ACQ of the same bore, as the guides add stiffness rather than thrust.
This unit pushes with 628.3N and pulls with 527.8N at 0.5MPa, reaching 879.6N at 0.7MPa. It uses a PT1/8 port and an M8x1.25 female rod-end thread. The piston rod is Ø16mm. Fixed elastomer NBR bumpers absorb impact at stroke ends rather than adjustable air cushions. The -S suffix indicates a built-in piston magnet compatible with reed or solid-state electronic switches for position sensing. Operating pressure spans 0.15-1.0 MPa across a -20 to +70 C range, with speeds of 30-500 mm/s.
Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ40X5S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ40X5S |
|---|---|
| Series | TACQ JIS guided compact cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø40 mm |
| Stroke | 5 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 TACQ40X5S
| TACQ | JIS compact cylinder WITH guider (non-rotating). |
|---|---|
| 40 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×5 | 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 TACQ40X5S Is Used
Pick-and-Place Head
Holds and transfers small electronic components on an SMT line without rotational drift during vertical placement.
Short-Stroke Press
Applies 628.3N of clamping force on a PCB assembly fixture, utilizing the rigid guide rods for precise alignment.
Sensor Slide
Positions a vision camera for automated optical inspection, maintaining strict ±0.15° orientation over the 5mm travel.
Is the Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ40X5S the Right Cylinder?
For lower force needs, the Ø32 bore provides 402.1N push at 0.5MPa, while the larger Ø50 offers 981.8N if your application requires more thrust. If lateral load support and anti-rotation are unnecessary, a plain ACQ40 cylinder fits better; if equal push and pull forces are needed, consider a double-rod ACQD. When ordering, verify the 5mm stroke is within the 100mm maximum, and specify the -S magnet, PT thread, and M8x1.25 rod end. Always ensure external force is concentric with the rod and confirm the reverse torque limit from the datasheet, as it decreases with stroke length and must not be exceeded at 0.5 MPa.
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 TACQ40X5S FAQ
At 0.5MPa, push force is 628.3N and pull is 527.8N; at 0.7MPa push is 879.6N. Max push is 128kgf at 1.0MPa. The twin guide rods provide a non-rotating tolerance of ±0.15°. Maximum standard stroke for this bore is 100mm.
The two 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; treat it as an order-of-magnitude guide and confirm the exact value from the datasheet. Never apply reverse torque above this limit, and keep external force concentric with the rod.
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