Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ50X20
The AirTAC Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ50X20 is a genuine double-acting GUIDED compact (JIS) cylinder — a Ø50mm bore, 20mm 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
- Stroke20 mm
- Port sizePT1/4
- Acting typeDouble acting, guided
- Non-rotating±0.15°
- CushionBumper (both ends)
About the Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ50X20
The AirTAC TACQ50X20 is a double-acting JIS compact guided cylinder featuring a 50mm bore and 20mm stroke. Twin chromed carbon steel guide rods paired with a fixing plate prevent platform rotation to a tight ±0.15° tolerance. This integrated drive-and-guide architecture directly replaces a separate linear guide, handling lateral loads that a plain compact rod cannot withstand.
Drive force equals a standard ACQ of the same bore, as the guides add stiffness rather than thrust. The unit supplies 981.8N push and 824.6N pull at 0.5MPa, scaling to 1374.4N push at 0.7MPa. It incorporates a fixed NBR elastomer bumper for end-of-stroke deceleration and features internal magnetic-switch grooves, though this specific configuration ships without a magnet.
Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ50X20 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ50X20 |
|---|---|
| Series | TACQ JIS guided compact cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø50 mm |
| Stroke | 20 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 TACQ50X20
| TACQ | JIS compact cylinder WITH guider (non-rotating). |
|---|---|
| 50 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×20 | 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 TACQ50X20 Is Used
Pick-and-Place Head
Drives an assembly tool with absolute precision, utilizing the twin guide rods to maintain strict non-rotating control during vertical component insertion.
Vision System Slide
Positions cameras for automated optical inspection. The lateral-load capability keeps the optical sensor perfectly stable without needing an external rail.
Pallet Stopper Gate
Acts as a rigid stop on a packaging conveyor. The fixing plate absorbs heavy side impacts while holding the barrier perfectly straight.
Is the Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ50X20 the Right Cylinder?
Selecting this 50mm bore yields 981.8N push at 0.5MPa. Stepping down to a 40mm bore provides 628.3N push, while stepping up to a 63mm bore offers 1558.6N push. If your application does not involve lateral loads or anti-rotation requirements, a plain ACQ cylinder is more economical. For higher eccentric loads, a double-rod ACQD might be required. Confirm your ordering parameters: 50mm bore, 20mm stroke (max standard 100mm), PT1/4 port, and M10x1.5 female rod-end thread. Always verify the specific reverse torque limit for your 20mm stroke from the datasheet, 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 TACQ50X20 FAQ
The drive force equals a standard ACQ: 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 twin chromed carbon steel guide rods hold the non-rotating tolerance to ±0.15°. The maximum standard stroke for a 50mm bore is 100mm.
No, a standard ACQ-type does not hold its load on air loss; the rod drifts and the fixed NBR bumper only decelerates near stroke end. For fail-safe holding, use an external rod lock. Additionally, never exceed the maximum allowable reverse torque. This limit decreases with stroke length (order-of-magnitude ~1.70Nm down to ~0.67Nm for this bore), so you must confirm the exact figure for your 20mm stroke from the official datasheet.
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