Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ50X40
The AirTAC Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ50X40 is a genuine double-acting GUIDED compact (JIS) cylinder — a Ø50mm bore, 40mm 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
- Stroke40 mm
- Port sizePT1/4
- Acting typeDouble acting, guided
- Non-rotating±0.15°
- CushionBumper (both ends)
About the Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ50X40
The AirTAC TACQ50X40 is a double-acting JIS compact guided cylinder featuring a 50mm bore and 40mm stroke. It integrates two chromed carbon steel guide rods with a fixing plate to drive and support loads simultaneously, eliminating the need for a separate linear guide. This design provides a strict non-rotating tolerance of ±0.15° while handling lateral forces that a standard plain rod cannot manage.
Drive force equals a standard ACQ of the same size, as the guides add structural stiffness rather than thrust. At 0.5 MPa it yields 981.8 N of push and 824.6 N of pull force. The unit incorporates fixed NBR elastomer bumpers at stroke ends instead of adjustable air cushions, and features built-in magnetic switch grooves. Ensure external forces remain concentric with the rod to avoid binding.
Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ50X40 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ50X40 |
|---|---|
| Series | TACQ JIS guided compact cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø50 mm |
| Stroke | 40 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 TACQ50X40
| TACQ | JIS compact cylinder WITH guider (non-rotating). |
|---|---|
| 50 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×40 | 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 TACQ50X40 Is Used
Pick-and-Place Head
Lifts and transfers heavy electronic components on an SMT line, relying on the ±0.15° non-rotating accuracy to keep grippers perfectly aligned during rapid vertical movements.
Multispindle Drill Slide
Feeds a small drilling manifold into composite wood panels, where the twin chromed guide rods absorb lateral cutting forces without deflecting the tooling plate.
Carton Flap Folder
Actuates a mechanical folding arm on a high-speed packaging conveyor, using the integrated fixing plate to maintain precise positioning against cardboard resistance.
Is the Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ50X40 the Right Cylinder?
Selecting this 50mm bore unit means balancing 981.8 N push force at 0.5 MPa against your payload. If you need less thrust, a 40mm bore provides 628.3 N push; stepping up to a 63mm bore offers 1558.6 N push. A plain ACQ fits applications without lateral loads, while a double-rod ACQD suits symmetrical thrust. This model lacks a magnet, so choose a TACQ50X40S if position detection is required. Confirm stroke needs are within the 100mm maximum, verify PT1/4 porting, and check the reverse torque limits from the datasheet before ordering.
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 TACQ50X40 FAQ
This double-acting cylinder has a 50mm bore and 40mm stroke (max standard stroke is 100mm). It 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. The twin guide rods provide a non-rotating tolerance of ±0.15°.
It uses fixed NBR elastomer bumpers at each end, not adjustable air cushions, so add external shock absorbers for high-energy loads. It does not hold position on air loss; use an external rod lock for fail-safe holding. Max reverse torque decreases with stroke (around 1.70 N·m down to 0.67 N·m for this bore) — confirm the exact limit from the datasheet and never exceed it.
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