Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ50X20S
The AirTAC Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ50X20S 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 TACQ50X20S
The AirTAC TACQ50X20S is a double-acting JIS compact guided cylinder integrating two chromed carbon steel guide rods and a fixing plate with a 50mm bore body. This architecture yields a non-rotating accuracy of ±0.15°, directly carrying lateral payloads that a standard plain-rod actuator cannot manage without an external rail. It functions as both the drive and the guide, eliminating the need for a separate linear guide in your assembly.
Thrust output mirrors a conventional ACQ of identical bore size, as the twin shafts contribute stiffness rather than additional piston area. At 0.5 MPa you get 981.8 N push and 824.6 N pull force. The unit incorporates NBR fixed elastomer bumpers at stroke ends for deceleration and features a built-in magnet (the S suffix) for position sensing using either reed or solid-state electronic switches.
Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ50X20S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ50X20S |
|---|---|
| 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 TACQ50X20S
| 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 TACQ50X20S Is Used
Pick-and-Place Head
Drives a vacuum suction cup array for electronic component placement, relying on the ±0.15° non-rotating tolerance to keep parts perfectly aligned during vertical transfer.
Vision System Slide
Positions an industrial camera over a PCB inspection station, where the twin guide rods maintain optical focus without lateral drift or separate guide rails.
Carton Stopper Gate
Acts as a heavy-duty flow control gate on a packaging conveyor, using the lateral load capacity to halt heavy boxes without deflecting the mounting plate.
Is the Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ50X20S the Right Cylinder?
Choosing this 20mm stroke variant is optimal when compact travel and high rigidity are required. If your application needs less force, sizing down to a 40mm bore provides 628.3 N push at 0.5 MPa; conversely, scaling up to a 63mm bore yields 1558.6 N push. A plain ACQ cylinder fits sufficiently if your load is already supported by an external linear rail and demands no anti-rotation resistance. Alternatively, an ACQD double-rod model offers superior lateral load capacity if you require symmetrical thrust. When ordering, verify the 50mm bore, 20mm stroke (within the 100mm maximum), PT1/4 port, and M10x1.5 rod-end thread. Always confirm the reverse torque limits and mass/speed constraints 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 TACQ50X20S FAQ
This 50mm bore, 20mm stroke model 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 rod-end thread, and a non-rotating tolerance of ±0.15°. The maximum standard stroke for this bore is 100mm.
The two chromed carbon steel guide rods handle lateral loads but are subject to a maximum allowable reverse torque that decreases with stroke length (order-of-magnitude 1.70 down to 0.67 N·m for this bore); always confirm the exact limit from the datasheet and do not apply torque above this threshold. The S suffix indicates a built-in piston magnet compatible with both reed and electronic solid-state switches for position detection.
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