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RQ Series Compact Cylinder With Air Cushion (RDQA32-55)

RQ Series Compact Cylinder With Air Cushion RDQA32-55

The RQ Series Compact Cylinder With Air Cushion features a unique air cushion mechanism with no cushion ring.
[Features]
· A cylinder with air cushion that retains the benefits of the compact design.

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RQ Series Compact Cylinder With Air Cushion Specifications

Model Number Notation

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Applicable auto switches

TypeAuto Switch Unit Part NumberSpecial FunctionsLead wire
entry
Indi-
cator
light
Wiring (Output)Load voltage
PerpendicularIn-lineDCAC
ø20 (20‑mm diameter), ø25 (25‑mm diameter)ø32 to 100 (32 to 100-mm diameter)ø20 (20‑mm diameter), ø25 (25‑mm diameter)ø32 to 100 (32 to 100-mm diameter)
Solid State Auto SwitchM9NVM9N-GrommetYes3-wire (NPN)24 V5 V, 12 V-
M9PVM9P3-wire (PNP)
M9BVM9B2-wire12V
-J79C-Connector
M9NWVM9NWDiagnostic indication (2-color indicator)Grommet3-wire (NPN)5 V, 12 V
M9NWVM9NW3-wire (NPN)
M9BWVM9BW2-wire12V
*1M9NAV*1M9NAImproved water resistance product (2-color indicator)3-wire (NPN)5 V, 12 V
*1M9PAV*1M9PA3-wire (PNP)
*1M9BAV*1M9BA2-wire12V
--F79FWith diagnostic output (2-color indicator)4-wire5 V, 12 V
-P3DWA**Magnetic field resistant (2-color indication)2-wire (non-polar)-
Reed type auto switchA96VA96-GrommetYes3-wire
(NPN equivalent)
-5V-
-A72-F72H2-wire-200V
*2A93VA9324 V12V100V
A90VA90No5 V, 12 V100 V or less
-A73V-ConnectorYes12V-
-A80C-No5 V, 12 V24 V or less
-A79W-Diagnostic indication (2-color indicator)GrommetYes--
TypeAuto Switch Unit Part NumberLead Wire Length (m)Pre-Wired ConnectorApplicable load
PerpendicularIn-line0.5
(Nil)
1
(M)
3
(L)
5
(Z)
None
(N)
ø20 (20‑mm diameter), ø25 (25‑mm diameter)ø32 to 100 (32 to 100-mm diameter)ø20 (20‑mm diameter), ø25 (25‑mm diameter)ø32 to 100 (32 to 100-mm diameter)
Solid State Auto SwitchM9NVM9N-IC circuitRelay, PLC
M9PVM9P-
M9BVM9B--
-J79C---
M9NWVM9NW-IC circuit
M9NWVM9NW-
M9BWVM9BW--
*1M9NAV*1M9NA-IC circuit
*1M9PAV*1M9PA-
*1M9BAV*1M9BA--
--F79F--IC circuit
-P3DWA**---
Reed type auto switchA96VA96----IC circuit-
-A72-F72H-----Relay, PLC
*2A93VA93--
A90VA90----IC circuit
-A73V----
-A80C---IC circuit
-A79W------
  1. *1Water resistant type auto switches can be mounted on the above models. However, the water resistance cannot be guaranteed. Check with the manufacturer regarding water-resistant types for the above model numbers.
  2. *2 The type with a 1 m lead wire only supports D-A93.
  • *When mounting D-A9□ (V), M9□ (V), M9□W (V), or M9□A (V) types on a side other than the port side with ø32 to 50 (32‑mm to 50‑mm diameter) cylinders, order auto switch mounting brackets separately.
  • *Please note that it may not be possible to retrofit the auto switch when using mounting support brackets (foot/flange style).

Made to Order Specifications

SymbolsSpecifications/contents
-XA□Change of rod-end shape
-XC4With powerful scraper
-XC35With coil scraper, ø32 to 100 (32‑mm to 100‑mm diameter) only

Standard Stroke Table

Tube Inner Diameter (mm)Standard Stroke (mm)
20, 2515, 20, 25, 30, 40, 50
32, 4020, 25, 30, 40, 50, 75, 100
50, 6330, 40, 50, 75, 100
80, 10040, 50, 75, 100

Specifications Table

Tube Inner Diameter (mm)20253240506380100
LubricationNot required (non-lubricated)
FluidAir
Proof Pressure1.5 MPa
Maximum operating pressure1.0 MPa
Minimum operating pressure0.05 MPa
Ambient and Fluid TemperatureWithout auto switch: -10°C to 70°C (no freezing)
With auto switch: -10°C to 60°C (no freezing)
Rod-end threadFemale thread
Stroke Length Tolerance+1.0
0
MountingThrough hole
Operating piston speed50 to 500 mm/s

Diagram

ø20 to 40 (20‑mm to 40-mm diameter)

ø20 to 40 (20 to 40-mm diameter)

ø50 to ø100 (50‑mm to 100‑mm diameter)

ø50 to ø100 (50 to 100-mm diameter)

M: rod end male thread type

M: rod end male thread type

Part A details

Part A details

NumberNameMaterialNotes
1Cylinder TubeAluminum alloyHard anodized aluminum
2PistonAluminum alloy-
3Piston rodStainless steelø20 (20‑mm diameter), ø25 (25‑mm diameter)
Carbon steelø32 to 100 (32‑mm to 100‑mm): hard chrome plated
4CollarAluminum alloyø20 to 40 (20‑mm to 40‑mm diameter): anodized
Diecast aluminum alloyø50 to 100 (50‑mm to 100‑mm diameter): chromated, coated
5Retaining RingCarbon tool steelPhosphate coating
6BushingResin/Copper alloy (Multiple layers)ø50 to 100 (50 to 100-mm diameter)
7Wear ringResinø63 to 100 (63 to 100-mm diameter)
8Rod end nutCarbon steelZinc chromate
9Magnet--
10Steel ballHigh carbon chrome bearing steel-
11Check seal retainerBrassElectroless nickel plating
12Cushion NeedleStainless steel-
13Check sealNBR-
14Check gasketNBR-
15Needle GasketNBR-
16Piston packingNBR-
17Rod packingNBR-
18Tube gasketNBR-

Replacement Parts / Seal Kit

Tube inner diameter
(mm)
Order NumberContent
20RQB20-PSSet of above numbers (16), (17), (18)
25RQB25-PS
32RQB32-PS
40RQB40-PS
50RQB50-PS
63RQB63-PS
80RQB80-PS
100RQB100-PS
  • *Seal kit includes (6), (7) and (8). Order the seal kit based on the bore size.
  • *Since the seal kit does not include a grease pack, order it separately from the manufacturer.
Part Number
RDQA32-55
Part NumberStandard Unit PriceMinimum order quantityVolume DiscountDays to ShipCylinder (Tube) Inner Diameter
(Ø)
Stroke
(mm)
Specifications Support bracket Port thread type Auto Switches Lead Wire The number of the switches Rod Tip Shape Custom-made Specifications

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1 Piece(s) Quote 3255Built-in magnetBoth ends tappedRcWithout switch--Female rod endNone

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Basic Information

Cylinder Operation Method Double Acting Rod Operation Method Single Rods Main Body Shape Plate Cylinder
Additional Function Standard Environment, Applications Standard Cushion Air cushion
Operating Pressure(MPa) 0.05 to 1.0

Please check the type/dimensions/specifications of the part RDQA32-55 in the RQ Series Compact Cylinder With Air Cushion series.

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(Ø)
Stroke
(mm)
Specifications Support bracket Port thread type Auto Switches Lead Wire The number of the switches Rod Tip Shape Custom-made Specifications

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