Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ50X15S
The AirTAC Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ50X15S 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 TACQ50X15S
The AirTAC TACQ50X15S is a double-acting JIS compact guided cylinder featuring a 50mm bore and 15mm stroke. Two chromed carbon steel guide rods and a fixing plate replace a separate linear guide, driving and supporting the load simultaneously. The platform is non-rotating with a ±0.15° tolerance at the retracted position, carrying lateral loads that a plain compact rod cannot manage.
Drive force equals a standard ACQ of the same bore, as the guides add stiffness rather than thrust, delivering 981.8N push and 824.6N pull at 0.5MPa. The unit uses a fixed NBR elastomer bumper at each end for end-of-stroke deceleration rather than an adjustable air cushion. An integrated piston magnet (-S suffix) enables position detection using either reed or electronic solid-state switches in the built-in grooves.
Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ50X15S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ50X15S |
|---|---|
| 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 TACQ50X15S
| 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 TACQ50X15S Is Used
Pick-and-Place Head
Drives a small component gripper on an electronics assembly line, ensuring the twin rods maintain exact vertical alignment without twisting during the 15mm transfer.
Sensor Slide Mount
Positions a machine vision camera for short-focus inspection, relying on the ±0.15° non-rotating accuracy to keep the lens perfectly level at the target.
Carton Flap Stopper
Acts as a short-stroke gating mechanism on a packaging conveyor, using the lateral-load capacity to resist side impacts from moving cardboard cartons.
Is the Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ50X15S the Right Cylinder?
Selecting this 50mm bore provides 981.8N push force at 0.5MPa. If your application requires less force, the 40mm bore offers 628.3N push, while the 63mm bore provides 1558.6N push if more thrust is needed. A plain ACQ fits purely linear loads without lateral forces, and a double-rod ACQD suits higher torque or equal push/pull demands. When ordering, verify the 15mm stroke is within the 100mm maximum, specify the PT1/4 port and M10x1.5 rod-end thread, and confirm the lateral-load and reverse-torque limits from the datasheet. For fail-safe load holding during air loss, add an external rod lock since the fixed bumper only decelerates near stroke end.
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 TACQ50X15S FAQ
This 50mm bore cylinder provides 981.8N push and 824.6N pull at 0.5MPa, 1374.4N push at 0.7MPa, and a maximum push of 200kgf at 1.0MPa. The maximum standard stroke for this bore is 100mm. The twin guide rods ensure a non-rotating tolerance of ±0.15° at the retracted position.
The two chromed carbon steel guide rods allow it to carry lateral loads and resist torque that a plain rod cannot. The maximum allowable reverse torque decreases with stroke length (order-of-magnitude 1.70N·m down to 0.67N·m for this bore), so confirm the exact limit from the datasheet. Do not apply reverse torque above this limit, apply external force concentric with the rod, and note that fixed NBR bumpers decelerate the load near stroke ends rather than providing adjustable air cushioning.
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