Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ50X40S
The AirTAC Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ50X40S 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 TACQ50X40S
The AirTAC TACQ50X40S is a double-acting JIS compact guided cylinder featuring a 50mm bore and 40mm stroke. Twin chromed carbon steel guide rods paired with a fixing plate ensure precise non-rotating accuracy of ±0.15°. This integrated drive-and-guide design replaces a separate linear guide, carrying lateral loads that a plain compact rod cannot manage.
Drive force mirrors a standard ACQ of identical bore size, as the guides add structural stiffness rather than thrust. At 0.5 MPa it yields 981.8 N push and 824.6 N pull, scaling to 1374.4 N push at 0.7 MPa, with a maximum 200 kgf push at 1.0 MPa. The unit incorporates fixed NBR elastomer bumpers for end-of-stroke deceleration and includes a built-in magnet (-S) for position sensing.
Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ50X40S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ50X40S |
|---|---|
| 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 TACQ50X40S
| 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 TACQ50X40S Is Used
Pick-and-Place Head
Drives a gripper assembly on an electronics assembly line, using the twin guide rods to resist payload swing and maintain strict ±0.15° non-rotating alignment during high-speed transfers.
Component Pressing Station
Presses bearings into housings on an automated fixture, relying on the 981.8 N thrust at 0.5 MPa and the lateral stiffness of the chromed rods to prevent binding off-axis.
Pallet Stopper Gate
Acts as a rugged stop mechanism for 50kg work pallets, absorbing side impacts via the guiding plate while the fixed NBR bumpers cushion the stroke end.
Is the Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ50X40S the Right Cylinder?
When sizing this unit, verify the 981.8 N push at 0.5 MPa is sufficient; stepping down to a 40mm bore yields 628.3 N, while an 63mm bore provides 1558.6 N. A plain ACQ fits if your load is already externally guided and no lateral forces are present. For symmetrical thrust without guides, consider a double-rod ACQD. Confirm ordering essentials: 50mm bore, 40mm stroke (under the 100mm max), PT1/4 port, and M10x1.5 rod-end thread. Always check the mass and speed limits charted at 0.5 MPa, and ensure external loads 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 TACQ50X40S FAQ
This double-acting cylinder provides 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 has a 40mm stroke (max standard 100mm), a PT1/4 port, and twin chromed guide rods that hold non-rotating accuracy to ±0.15°.
Maximum allowable reverse torque decreases as stroke extends; for a 50mm bore it is roughly 1.70 N·m at 10mm down to 0.67 N·m at 100mm, but treat this as an order-of-magnitude guide and confirm exact limits from the datasheet. The -S magnet works with both reed and electronic solid-state switches in the body grooves.
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