Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ50X15
The AirTAC Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ50X15 is a genuine double-acting GUIDED compact (JIS) cylinder — a Ø50mm bore, 15mm 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.
- BoreØ50 mm
- Stroke15 mm
- Port sizePT1/4
- Acting typeDouble acting, guided
- Non-rotating±0.15°
- CushionBumper (both ends)
About the Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ50X15
The AirTAC TACQ50X15 is a double-acting JIS compact guided cylinder integrating a 50 mm bore ACQ body with two chromed carbon steel guide rods and a fixing plate. By driving and guiding a payload in one unit, it eliminates the need for a separate linear guide. The twin-rod mechanism ensures non-rotating accuracy of ±0.15° at the retracted position, directly supporting lateral loads that a plain compact rod cannot withstand.
Drive force equals a standard ACQ of the same bore, delivering 981.8 N push and 824.6 N pull at 0.5 MPa, because the guides add stiffness rather than thrust. This 15 mm stroke unit features a PT1/4 port, an M10x1.5 female rod-end thread, and a fixed NBR elastomer bumper at each end to decelerate impacts. It operates at 0.15-1.0 MPa and includes magnetic-switch grooves, though this specific configuration ships without a sensor magnet.
Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ50X15 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ50X15 |
|---|---|
| Series | TACQ JIS guided compact cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø50 mm |
| Stroke | 15 mm |
| Acting type | Double acting, guided (non-rotating) |
| Non-rotating tolerance | ±0.15° |
| Port size | PT1/4 |
| 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 (Ø50mm)
| Pressure | Push force | Pull force |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 MPa | 982 N | 825 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 1374 N | — |
| Max (@1.0 MPa) | 200 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 TACQ50X15
| TACQ | JIS compact cylinder WITH guider (non-rotating). |
|---|---|
| 50 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×15 | 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 TACQ50X15 Is Used
Pick-and-Place Head
Ideal for mounting small grippers on electronic assembly lines where the ±0.15° non-rotating tolerance ensures precise component placement without lateral drift.
Sensor Positioning Slide
Moves vision cameras or inspection probes across a packaging conveyor, utilizing the twin guide rods to maintain strict optical alignment during rapid retraction.
Small Press Assembly
Applies 981.8 N of downward force for pressing bearings or pins on automotive component machines, relying on the fixed elastomer bumper to soften end-of-stroke impacts.
Is the Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ50X15 the Right Cylinder?
Selecting this 50 mm bore with a 15 mm stroke offers high force in a very short guided footprint. If your application requires less thrust, step down to a 40 mm bore providing 628.3 N push at 0.5 MPa; for heavier payloads, step up to a 63 mm bore yielding 1558.6 N. Choose a plain ACQ if lateral load support and anti-rotation are unnecessary, or a double-rod ACQD when equal push and pull forces are needed. Confirm ordering essentials like the PT thread, 15 mm stroke under the 100 mm maximum, and verify the allowable reverse torque and mass/speed limits from the datasheet.
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 TACQ50X15 FAQ
This 50 mm bore, 15 mm stroke double-acting cylinder delivers 981.8 N push and 824.6 N pull at 0.5 MPa, 1374.4 N push at 0.7 MPa, and a maximum push of 200 kgf at 1.0 MPa. It features a PT1/4 port, an M10x1.5 female rod-end thread, and a non-rotating tolerance of ±0.15°. The maximum standard stroke for this bore is 100 mm.
Two chromed carbon steel guide rods support lateral loads and prevent rotation, but a maximum allowable reverse torque applies and decreases with stroke length—confirm the exact limit from the datasheet. Apply external force concentric with the rod to avoid guide damage. The body has grooves for reed or solid-state switches, but this model ships without a magnet, so add the -S suffix if sensing is required.
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