Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ50X50S
The AirTAC Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ50X50S is a genuine double-acting GUIDED compact (JIS) cylinder — a Ø50mm bore, 50mm 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
- Stroke50 mm
- Port sizePT1/4
- Acting typeDouble acting, guided
- Non-rotating±0.15°
- CushionBumper (both ends)
About the Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ50X50S
The AirTAC TACQ50X50S is a double-acting JIS compact guided cylinder featuring a 50mm bore and 50mm stroke. It integrates two chromed carbon steel guide rods with a fixing plate to drive and guide a payload simultaneously, eliminating the need for a separate linear guide. The twin-rod mechanism secures the platform against rotation to a tight ±0.15° tolerance and supports lateral loads that a standard plain rod cannot withstand.
Drive force mirrors a standard ACQ of identical bore, as the guides contribute stiffness rather than thrust, delivering a push of 981.8N and pull of 824.6N at 0.5MPa. This unit includes the S magnet for position sensing and relies on fixed NBR elastomer bumpers at stroke ends rather than adjustable air cushions. Because it lacks a lock, the rod will drift on air loss, so an external rod lock is advised for fail-safe holding.
Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ50X50S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ50X50S |
|---|---|
| Series | TACQ JIS guided compact cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø50 mm |
| Stroke | 50 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 TACQ50X50S
| TACQ | JIS compact cylinder WITH guider (non-rotating). |
|---|---|
| 50 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×50 | 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 TACQ50X50S Is Used
Pick-and-Place Head
Drives a vertical gripper assembly on an automated assembly line, using the dual guide rods to maintain precise ±0.15° orientation during rapid vertical part insertion.
Vision Camera Slide
Positions an inspection camera over a moving conveyor. The non-rotating platform prevents angular drift, ensuring the lens stays perfectly aligned with the scanning target.
Component Press Station
Acts as a compact press to seat bearings or pins in a machining cell. The lateral load capability absorbs off-center pressing forces without deflecting the main piston rod.
Is the Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ50X50S the Right Cylinder?
Selecting this 50mm bore involves sizing against its neighbors: a 40mm bore yields 628.3N push, while a 63mm bore provides 1558.6N at 0.5MPa. If your application only needs basic extension without lateral load resistance or anti-rotation, a plain ACQ cylinder suffices. Conversely, if equal push and pull forces on both strokes are required, an ACQD double-rod type is better. When ordering, confirm the 50mm stroke is within the 100mm maximum, specify the PT1/4 port, and verify your mass and speed parameters. Always ensure applied reverse torque stays within limits and external forces remain concentric with the rod to prevent guide binding.
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 TACQ50X50S FAQ
At 0.5MPa, push force is 981.8N and pull is 824.6N. At 0.7MPa, push increases to 1374.4N. The maximum push capacity is 200kgf at 1.0MPa. The non-rotating tolerance is ±0.15°, and the maximum standard stroke available for this 50mm bore is 100mm.
The two chromed guide rods resist lateral loads but have a maximum allowable reverse torque that decreases as stroke length increases (order-of-magnitude 1.70Nm down to 0.67Nm for this bore); always confirm the exact value from the datasheet. The included S magnet works with both reed and electronic solid-state switches for position detection.
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